บท 39: The Absence of a Buddy

Grunt No. 702, No. 704, and No. 711 had all reached the last platform, where an equally large finish line arch stood. There, under the very same finish line arch, stood an individual they were quite well acquainted with...

It was none other than Lord Max Brain, their leader.

"Congratulations, my loyal grunts! The three of you are the first to reach the finish line!" Lord Max Brain congratulated the three grunts in front of him proudly. He stepped out of the comfortable shade of the finish line arch and approached the three grunts. His shiny bald head, with his 'M' symbol proudly labeled on his forehead, shone brightly in the clear afternoon sky. The light reflected from his shiny head temporarily blinded the three grunts, forcing them to cover their eyes for a moment.