Chapter 31: Chapter 31: The Plan Behind the Victory
That night, Lana met with Aurora and her team in the secret garage. They celebrated the victory, but Lana quickly interrupted the mood with a serious tone.
"They know too much about the track," Lana said. "This isn't just about skill. The mafia has full control over every tournament."
Aurora nodded. "That's why I'm helping you. They manipulate the tracks and the results, but you've proven they can't beat someone with a real strategy."
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Revealing the Plan
Lana looked at her team with determination. "Until now, I've only thought about surviving and winning. But now I know we need to take a bigger step."
She laid out a shocking plan:
1. Exposing the Mafia's Corruption
Lana and Aurora had gathered evidence of how the mafia manipulates the tournaments, including sabotage and extortion. They planned to leak this information to the media and authorities, despite the enormous risks.
2. Forming a Secret Alliance
Lana wanted to recruit other racers who had also fallen victim to the mafia, including Nero. "He's not the real enemy. He's just a puppet forced to bow to them. If we can convince him, we can dismantle the mafia from within."
3. Utilizing Hidden Technology
Aurora revealed that the Black Phoenix had a hidden feature—an autonomous mode that allowed the car to operate on its own under extreme conditions. "This is our ace card," she said.
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Internal Conflict
Not everyone agreed with the plan. Alex thought it was far too dangerous. "If they find out we're trying to expose them, we could all end up dead."
Vera, on the other hand, fully supported Lana. "I'd rather die fighting than live as their puppet."
Tension rose, but Lana remained firm. "I'm not asking any of you to join me if you don't want to. But I'm going forward with or without you. This isn't just about racing anymore. It's about freeing the world from their control."
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A Surprise at the End
As they debated, an anonymous video suddenly appeared on the garage monitor. It was a message from Nero.
"You've impressed me, Lana. If you want to fight them, I'll help you. But remember, they'll come for you sooner than you think."
The message cut off, leaving Lana and her team with a sense of unease. In the distance, someone was watching them through a hidden camera, reporting their every move to Viktor.
"They dare play with fire," Viktor muttered with a cold smile. "Let's see how long they can survive."
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