Oddey, whatever will you say next?
Apologies for the lame chapter names;
By the way, if you want more of the outsider;
read the last paragraphs of the previous sections, I added them in!
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Chapter 10: Results
As quickly as the tournament had started, it was all over. Nara, Warro and Park approached the winner's podium. The announcer turned on his microphone. "Now, as the more experienced of you would know, normally we are only left with two winners. However, in this case a draw has led to three competitors on the podium. The judges will now discuss what will happen".
Everyone waited, Warro and Park were just as confused as anyone else. Nara had no idea what would happen next, she turned to Warro. "There is absolutely no way they can not give you an award. In fifty years no one has walked away without anything". Warro nodded, "Well, let's hope you're right". Nara smiled, "I am". Park grinned, "Most of the time".
The microphone was switched on, "Alright everybody, now we shall present the prizes. For Nara Honora, a prestige medal and two weeks wages". A Slig in uniform approached Nara and put a medal around her. She blushed and said "Thank you".
"And now, for Warro and Park. We had to discuss this quite a bit, but we found a solution. We hereby award Warro Brava and Park Prida prestige medal. BOTH contestants will get 1 week's wages!". The crowd cheered and the ground shook as the applause went in waves. Warro was shocked, "I don't believe it, we both win?". Park smiled, "I'll get you next time, Warro". Warro smiled back, "You got it".
The outsider groaned, "Oh sleeping Slogs! I forgot to get the ketchup!". He got up, shrugged to his friends and then walked to the food retailer.