Harveston's Kelkkarotu/Story/Episode 3-10

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3-10: An Easy Victory, Right?
Harveston - Kelkkarotu Venue
Epel Epel	This is the event grounds for the sled race. We begin from the start line here, and run all night through the Mount Moln race course. Then, we return to the start line once again to finish. You'll need to brush up your technique to a high level since the racecourse will also pass through forests and cliffs.
Jade Jade	You mentioned that we race as a team, correct? How are the winners determined in the sled race?
Epel Epel	It's based on the total time taken by all four members of the team.
Sebek Sebek	Oh? So that means all four of us have to cross the finish line to win…
Jade Jade	There is that, and it also means that if even a single member lags behind, then it wouldn't be possible for the team to emerge victorious.
Sebek Sebek	Epel, roughly how many teams will be participating in the race?
Epel Epel	It fluctuates every year, but there's usually about 30 teams on average. There are teams of elderly men who are determined not to lose to the youngsters in the race, along with teams of kids who like playing in the snow… As well as teams of sledding enthusiasts, and teams of sewing lovers. It attracts people from all walks of life. There are even those who travel all the way here from faraway cities just to participate.
Jade Jade	That is a lot more participants than I could've imagined. I had thought that there would be far fewer people participating in the race since you had mentioned that Harveston's population is ageing.
Marja Marja	During the height of its popularity, Kelkkarotu would easily attract more than 200 teams over to race. As Harveston declined, however, its participants followed suit and fell dramatically in turn… …WHICH IS WHY WE'D BE DONE FOR IF YOU YOUNGLINGS DON'T BRING THE MUCH NEEDED ENERGY BACK TO THE RACE!!! HEARD ME?! YOU WILL NOT BE LOSING HERE!!
Epel Epel	W-We'll be sure to do our best.
Marja Marja	SPEAK UP!! WHAT'S WITH THAT HALF-HEARTED AND UNCERTAIN RESPONSE OF YOURS!! WHAT ARE YOU, AN APPLE THAT'D GONE OFF BECAUSE SOMEONE FORGOT TO PICK YOU?! YOU'LL DEFINITELY WIN!! GOT IT??!!
Epel Epel	R-Roger…
Grim Grim	…Man, good thing yours truly didn't join the race.
Marja Marja	COME ON! HURRY UP AND START PRACTISING ALREADY!!
Epel Epel	Everyone, please join your plushie and sled with the line. Ah, by "line", I actually mean the reins that are attached to your plushies.
Sebek Sebek	The sled itself is pretty small, huh. It's only large enough to fit a seat for one person to ride.
Jade Jade	Indeed, it is. Will we be standing on these to sled…? It seems difficult to balance on.
Epel Epel	Yeah. You'll get thrown off the sled if you don't hold on tight to the handle bars in front of you.
Idia Idia	…That's so scary.
Epel Epel	All of your lines have been attached already, right? Then, first up, I'll be teaching you the commands used to direct your plushie. Inject your magic into your plushie by passing through the lines and handle bars. Then, direct it using verbal commands. Shout "Mush!" if you wish to start moving forward. The command for turning right is "Gee", while "Haw" is for turning left. When you want to stop, say "Whoa".
Sebek Sebek	Hm? I've heard of those three commands. They're the same commands used to verbally direct horses.
Jade Jade	Do the Equestrian Club members direct their horses using verbal commands as well?
Sebek Sebek	Nope. We use whips or our reins to command our horses at the contests we participate in. I just found that out from a book I'd read that said verbal commands are also used in other types of equestrianism, like cross-country.
Epel Epel	You sure know your stuff, Sebek. Here, we use the same commands to direct our oxen. Now then… I'll demonstrate how you make your plushies move first. And… "Mush"!
BSSSHH!!
Epel Epel	"Gee"! "Gee"! "Gee"!
BSSSHH!!
Sebek Sebek	He's moving smoothly… That looks easier than I'd thought after all!
Idia Idia	I mean, using magic to move makes this an easy victory, right? We literally attend magic classes everyday.
Jade Jade	Indeed, that is true. It looks far simpler compared to the broomsticks we use in Flight classes.
Marja Marja	Why, how lively you lot are. Go on, try using your plushies to pull your sleds now then.
Sebek Sebek	Easy peasy. Inject my magic, and… Here we go!
"Mush"! BSSSHH!!
Sebek Sebek	O-Oi! Why're you pulling back?! I ordered you to move forward!!
BSSSHH!!
Jade Jade	Mine isn't obeying any of my instructions, either. My plush toy has just been stomping in the same spot endlessly.
BSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHH!!
Idia Idia	AAAAHHH!! It gets so scary whenever it speeds up!! "Whoa"! "Whoa"! "Whoa"!! Please stoooooooooop!!!!!!!
BSSHHHHH- CRASH!!
Epel Epel	Ahhh, he fell… Looks like all of you can't really move properly. It is your first time trying this after all… Unlike a broom which you only need to focus on getting off the ground with, plushies need their limb movements to be coordinated well so that they can move properly. If you'd believed it would be simple, then I'll need you to think again. Flying and moving plushies are in entirely different leagues of their own.
Idia Idia	Y-You should've said so earlier…
Marja Marja	My goodness, I can't believe my eyes! Will you dearies really be alright at your current state, Epel?!
Epel Epel	W-We'll definitely be okay! They're just not used to it yet! I'm sure they'll improve in no time with some practice. We take magic lessons in school, after all.
Marja Marja	I 'ope so… All of you will need to chow down and get plenty of nutrition tonight, otherwise you'll be out of the Kelkkarotu before it even starts. I'm leaving the rest to you, Epel! Train them until they are sure to be able to run for the race!! INVEST ALL THE NECESSARY TIME AND EFFORT INTO THEIR GROWTH JUST LIKE YOU WOULD WHEN PLANTING A NEW VARIETY OF APPLE FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!
Choice 1: I'll be supporting you all.		Choice 2: Is there anything I can help with?
Epel Epel	Thank you, I'm sure the rest will also be motivated knowing that.Thank you, I'll be coaching the rest so I think you'll be able to help me out, I guess? I can't monitor all three of them on my own, after all.
Epel Epel	Guys! It's time for intensive training!

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