At this moment, we were no longer friends; we were out for ourselves. At least that's what I kept telling myself. I bolted for the car closest to me, flapping my wings and knocking Melia over without realising.
He wasn't moving, but when I reached down to see if he was alright, he pushed me out of the way and jumped in the car. Professor Melia was the first to drive off, then by the time I found my feet; Senet had also set away, his vehicle becoming invisible a few seconds later.
I was surprised to see Falcrest and Lockwood arguing over cars; then the Runeball captain marched away before thundering off in another. Lockwood appeared triumphant as he swung the door open and slid inside of his, then there was just myself and Hilgarda.
'You're not in a hurry?'
'I don't need these rewards, Jake. The gifts of our homeland are enough for me.'
'You'll still have to finish the race, though.'
