115 ZOE VS SAVANNAH 2

"I do not want to win just because you made an ignorant mistake. Give me all you got!"

Zoe commanded Savannah as she raised her bow and arrow and eyed her target.

"Why you - Of course I will! I will not let myself lose against you!"

Savannah's eyes glared as she heard those words out of Zoe's mouth. 

In a fraction of a second, she picked up the blow dart with her dominant arm.

Erin immediately paced up with the two.

"1, 2, 3…Shoot!"

Zoe shot the arrow straight in the middle of the first shot that made and broke the first arrow in two.

Savannah was able to shoot the pineapple but the blow dart hit it's lower part only.

At the speed of light, Zoe pivoted to Savannah and uttered.

"Now I won against you fair and square."

The crowd applauded at the conclusion of the game.

"How was that fair? I am wounded. Of course, I am weaker. Zoe took advantage of the situation!"

Erin mediated in.

"To conclude this game, we would ask the Tribal Council for their opinion. What do you think, Triple X? Is it a fair win?"

Both the Norfolks and the Tasman waited for their response.

"You're my fellow Tasmans. You should at least support me in this so our team will win, don't you think? For sure we will share the prize with you."

Savannah commented on her behalf.

The Tribal council glanced at Zoe to hear her side.

"Just do what you decide is fair and just. Anything is okay with me."

The Tribal Council talked to themselves for a few minutes while the castaways waited in anticipation.

It seemed that they had already made a conclusion as one of them came forward.

"There is no rule in the game about making an error. The only rule is that anyone who hits closest to the target wins. So during the first match, Zoe has already won."

"What? You're being biased to her!" Savannah irritably reacted. 

"I don't think so. Because we decided that if this happens to other castaways, we will also make the same decision. Those who hit nearest to the target are the winner. Regardless as to what happened with the other party."

Savannah wouldn't let herself lose even against the Tribal Council.

"I should have pushed her out before I make my shot so I can win. Is that what you mean?!"

Fortunately, the spokesperson of the Tribal Council remained calm and undeterred.

"If you're that desperate, yes you can. You will win."

Savannah balled up her fists and put them in her waist in anger. 

"How dare you say that to me!"

The spokesperson just ignored her and continued on.

"But then there's a rematch, which was also not part of the game but was allowed just for the sake of the losing party's inconvenience. And during the rematch, Savannah gave her best, and yet, Zoe Cheng still won."

Savannah was about to butt in but he proceeded on what he was saying.

"We also don't think there is any foul play as they were far from each other. Savannah admitted that it was her own fault for why she was wounded. So for us, it is without a doubt that Zoe Cheng deserves the winning slot in this round.

"Savannah Xiang, you lost against Zoe Cheng!"

Everyone applauded at the Tribal Council's wise decision and Zoe Cheng's victory.

Except for Savannah who gritted her teeth and gave Zoe a death stare.

Much worse, the people talked about her in the open and she could hear what they were saying. 

"I don't know if I will feel annoyed or sorry for her. She did give her best until the end."

"Yeah, you're right. Still, no matter what she does, she is just second compared to Zoe. Why can't she accept that?"

Savannah threw her bow darts at everyone and walked out of the challenge area. 

Fortunately, none got hit. Savannah swiveled back and expected someone would follow after her. But to her dismay, none were even looking at her. Even Nella or Enzo.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she walked away.

'Don't I deserve to have even just one person who cares at least? I am also wounded here.'

She wiped her tears away. She didn't move far from the group so she could still see and hear what was going on.

Erin pushed on with the game.

"Zoe Cheng, slay or revive?"

"I choose to revive. Revive Nella."

The Norfolks looked at one another. Norcan, being one of the slain ones, reacted.

"Revive Nella? But she betrayed us. She will double-cross us again!"

"I want to give her a chance to regain our trust. And there is no other better opportunity than now." 

Zoe smiled at Nella.

Nella stared at Zoe. And then at the Norfolks. She bowed to them all.

"I will not waste this chance."

Erin continued on with the game. "Zoe Cheng, your next opponent is Mr. Qigang!"

For the second time, Zoe won against Mr. Qigang.

Everybody clapped their hands and cheered at their first player who achieved the Immunity. 

"We knew it, Zoe. Let's just wrap this up. You're obviously the Survivor Queen!"

Kristie hooted on.

Zoe stared at both the Norfolks and the Tasmans. They were united in cheering for her. Even the Tribal Council were rooting for her. 

She drew in a deep breath. She thought she needed the title "Survivor Queen" to prove herself. But this was enough proof that she indeed is a survivor and she is a queen. It is right before her eyes. 

Erin lifted a piece of tribal necklace and faced Zoe. 

"Before I give this to you, let me ask you first. Do you want to wear this or not?"

"Not." Zoe beamed at her. 

"Not?!" The people's jaws dropped open in disbelief.

"Are you sure? This is the only protection that you will have against being slain."

"Affirmative." Zoe nodded.

"And who do you want to give it too?" 

Everyone's eyes glistened in the expectation that Zoe will call out their name.

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Before you blame others for making you feel alone,

Check yourself first how you treated them.