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it was time for the second round of the match. everyone was nervous and started to doubt liu's plan but shook away the thought

kumiho noticed the DV7's standing in each section of the arena. they were guarding a stand with their backs facing them

the running-man champions were huddled up at a tall pillar in middle of the arena

❝ welcome back to the 100th running-man championship round two! ❞, charming gold said and slightly bowed to the audience with his eyes trained to a certain figure, ❝ it was the DV7's that won the first round so please give it another round of applause! ❞

the audience clapped, whistled and cheered but kumiho still noticed her group of fans there. they held onto her banners which lightened her mood

she could see pala shaking beside her and nudged him, ❝ you'll be fine old man—you've got this ❞, she encouraged him

he nodded but that didn't stop him from trembling. he had every right to be afraid when he's literally up against the red-eyed beast alone

❝ presenting the zone battle ❞, 03-32 said, ❝ to win, the first team to secure four out of seven zones on the stage within thirty minutes wins ❞

❝ this is not going to be easy ❞, kumiho thought and looked down. she felt a light weight landed on her head and reached up to find a rose in hand

she knew instantly where it was coming from and shot a look at the culprit who only sent her a serene smile

she scoffed but tucked the rose in her hoodie

❝ to take over a zone, you must remove your opponents emblem. once the emblem is in your possession, you'll need it to secure the 'r' point—if the opponent enters your zone, they will be hit with a penalty ❞, 03-32 explained with a cheerful tone before leaving

charming gold walked over to the bridge and brought his arms out, ❝ are you ready? ❞

❝ it's running time! ❞

the timer started as a protective seal covered the stage. the DV7's stood motionless in their zone, protecting the 'r' point

liu faced his team, ❝ you guys know what to do—if it backfires, quickly inform kumi and she'll come and save you ❞

❝ w-wait! ❞, popo stepped in, ❝ why is pala taking on the beast and not kumi! she's basically stronger than any of us combined ❞, he whimpered and clutched onto the mentioned girl's leg

kumiho rolled her eyes although flattered at his assumptions, ❝ it's best i stay hidden unless anyone's in trouble—liu thinks i might become another target to the DV7's from my last battle with gai ❞

❝ in the meantime, she'll stay back with her invisibility—she's out secret weapon popo ❞, liu told the shorter male

the others looked at kumiho who gave them a thumbs up with a blank face. they sweat dropped but decided to go along with liu's plan

❝ now hurry up and kick some ass for me! ❞, kumiho licked her bottom lip and smirked, a devious glint in her eyes