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Chapter 41 [Annihilate Black Shadow!]
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Having remembered the true identity of Luna Ryder and wanting to use that information to his advantage, Zoda appears in front of Rick. He explains that Haruka was frozen alongside him 150 years ago, and is, in fact, still alive. 

Rick's heart pounds when he realizes this could mean Luna Ryder is actually Haruka.

The next race features Zoda, Luna Ryder, and even Black Shadow. During the race, the battles are so intense Rick is unable to approach Luna. Zoda tries to take advantage of the situation in order to defeat Black Shadow. 

Black Shadow ends up becoming sandwiched between both Zoda and Rick. Trying to escape, Black Shadow pushes back at Zoda and sends him flying into magma -- but his Reactor Might pulls him out, sending Black Shadow toward the fiery pit instead! Zoda is ecstatic, but Luna Ryder, losing Black Shadow, is devastated. 

Rick can only look on with sadness.