Anthony, seeing that Vega was somewhat enjoying herself while engaged in conversation, quietly shifted his gaze away from her and turned his attention to the nineteen other individuals he was about to compete with in the upcoming race. Their faces were marked with varying levels of confidence, happiness, and eagerness, each radiating the anticipation of the adrenaline-filled challenge that lay ahead.
After settling the payment for their cars, Anthony, Ernest, Alicia, and Dave were not immediately introduced to the vehicles themselves. Instead, they were informed that the cars would be prepared only after the participants had made a decision on the type of racecourse they wished to engage in. This procedural delay was not entirely unexpected, yet it only heightened Anthony's curiosity.
