Chapter 169

"Why didn't you mention that you're not feeling well as you did before?" "So, you claim to be sick only after losing? Does that mean Comrade Willow could have also used the same reason after her defeat?" "The head of the production brigade shouldn't be so inconsistent, right?" "Just moments ago, Chief Arthur, you'd personally committed to this. We are all witness to it. Isn't that right, everyone?" These provocative words from the educated youths stirred up the villagers of Five Gate Village. They fervently echoed their sentiments. People are like this. They tend to feel sympathetic towards the weak and like to see a reversal in fortune. The thrilling ups and downs of the just-ended match had made their hearts pound with excitement, and they had not yet come back down to earth. Upon hearing that Arthur might want to backtrack, they couldn't help but stand up for Willow, despite fearing the power of the brigade leader. Arthur, looking at the noisy villagers, felt the veins on his forehe