From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 107

Anthea, who wasn’t usually into gaming, felt her interest piqued by Sarah’s enthusiasm.

“I might as well download it.”

“Well, come on up to my room then!” Sarah suggested, her voice upbeat. “The network is better there.”

“Sure.” Anthea nodded and followed Sarah’s lead.

Once they settled into Sarah’s room, Anthea finished downloading the game.

“Just log in and skip the tutorial. I’ll show you the ropes!” Sarah declared with a grin, her confidence not at all diminished by her modest status.

“Ann, I sent you an invite. Accept it, will you?”

“Got it.”

The game seemed simple enough on the surface, but as soon as Anthea entered the fray, she was promptly taken out by an opposing champion.

“It’s cool! Just stick with me, Ann. I’ve got your back!” Sarah reassured her, slipping into the role of the protective teammate.

“Okay.” Anthea, resurrected in the game, obediently shadowed Sarah.

no match for the opposing team. After three consecutive defeats,

third loss, with Anthea staring down at her screen, a crestfallen shadow over her face.

the mood light, offered a comforting smile. “Don’t sweat it, Ann. Everyone

her clear eyes shining with resolve. “Enough talk. Let’s queue up

by the bold claim, but also by Anthea’s striking beauty in

required quick reflexes and sharp wits. It was rare for someone to excel at both on their first try, especially someone

avoid discouraging Anthea, Sarah nodded. “Alright,

another game, Sarah braced for even a marginal improvement from Anthea. Instead,

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is super strong early on. You can’t beat him

her warning, the

Holy smokes!

things. “Ann, did you

nodded, casual

fluke. But as she was lost

Sarah couldn’t help but curse. “Sneaky assassin!”

fingers dancing over the controls. With a series of slick moves, she avenged