Chapter 97 Betting
Upon hearing about the upcoming race, Bry’s father assumed the role of the race’s officiator. As Hera, Xavier, and Zen prepared their horses, Bry’s brother darted around the village, spreading the word about the race and inviting everyone to come and watch.
The racetrack wasn’t particularly large, so Hera and the others had to complete a few extra laps. Bry’s father made sure to communicate this to Hera and the others.
Many villagers came to watch the show. In the past, Bry’s father and uncle used to organize the village’s weekly get-together for some fun and betting on their chosen horses and riders.
Since Bry’s uncle had an accident during a national race, this weekly gathering had come to a halt, and Bry’s father had been occupied with other matters. However, with the news that Diamond would be racing against the other two favorite horses, many villagers showed up to watch. Aunt Sabby and her husband even set up a betting table, drawing eager bets from the other villagers.
Hera found herself torn between laughter and tears upon realizing that their race had become another attraction. Even the online viewers were eagerly anticipating it, prompting the director to seize the opportunity to engage more viewers and make them feel like they were part of this unexpected event.
He swiftly set up a betting corner where viewers could actively place their bets and track the winnings in real time. The director’s grin widened from ear to ear as more people joined the bet, and he watched the winnings rise in real time alongside the increasing viewership displayed on another screen.
’I really struck a gold mine!’
Not content with just that, he instructed his team to release a post on their official social media account featuring a captivating image of Hera, Xavier, and Zen on their horses, facing each other as they made their bet. The post was accompanied by a clickbait title designed to intrigue other viewers and draw them into the excitement of the event.
With everything meticulously planned out, he could only hope that the trio would deliver a stellar performance, ensuring that the viewers would thoroughly enjoy the spectacle rather than turn against it.
[AuntieNextDoor: Wow! Have you noticed the surge in participants in the betting corner? It’s insane! But of course, I’m betting on my beloved little sister Hera... (๑˃́ꇴ˂̀)]
[HeraismySister: Same here! I’ve used up my allowance for the whole month to support sister Hera because Xavier’s fans are going all out with their bets. I don’t even know if they’ve sold their houses or something, considering how high the betting is getting there.]