Chapter 363: The Fourth Stage

"Richie! You made it! Just in time!"

Dong Fang Yue Chu almost barreled into me, grabbing my shoulders excitedly. Behind him, the rest of my team approached, looking equal parts relieved and equal parts pleased. I nodded at them in greeting.

"Sorry, guys. What's up? How goes the qualifiers?"

Harrison actually grimaced as he closed the distance. Rubbing at his cheek, he sighed heavily and tried to weigh his response. Eventually, he decided on telling me the truth.

"Well, to be honest…not good, actually."

"Sorry, it's my fault." Cody Crosby looked ashamed of himself, raising an apologetic hand and hanging his head. "I lost the third stage."