Chapter 284 Rome Stories February 12 New Share
With only fifteen minutes for the contest, it might be possible to make a full lap around the plaza by sprinting nonstop. But walking and searching for eggs at the same time? At best, that would cover half the circuit.
To handle the time limit and the wide search area, Leon naturally chose to broaden his range, aiming to collect as many easily spotted eggs as possible.
After only a few steps, Leon spotted another egg under a shrub. As he picked it up, he noticed Vincent nearby.
“Hello, Mr. Leon.” The boy politely greeted him the moment their eyes met.
“Hey, Vincent. How many eggs have you found?” Leon replied, just as politely, curious about the boy’s haul.
After all, the kid had instantly hidden his basket behind his back. Without circling around him, there was no way to see what he’d collected.
“I can’t tell you. We’re rivals right now.” Vincent shook his head firmly.
“All right, then. Good luck.” Leon wasn’t about to bully a kid. After parting ways, he crossed the lawn toward the fence behind Jodi’s house.
Walking the fence line, Leon found two more eggs, then spotted a third beneath a streetlamp after crossing to the road behind Jodi’s yard.