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.

they were no match for the opposing team. After three consecutive defeats, Sarah’s

down at her screen, a

keep the mood light, offered a comforting smile. “Don’t sweat it, Ann. Everyone is a rookie at the start. I was way worse on my first try.”

talk. Let’s queue up again, Sarah.

bold claim, but

sharp wits. It was rare for someone to excel at both on their first try, especially someone who hadn’t even reached the primary rank.

discouraging Anthea, Sarah nodded. “Alright, let’s do

a marginal improvement from Anthea. Instead, Anthea charged headfirst into the fray just as before. “Ann, slow

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strong early on. You can’t

could finish her warning, the game announced a kill:

Holy smokes!

was seeing things. “Ann, did you just take down their

casual as ever.

was a fluke. But as she was lost in thought, her

help but curse. “Sneaky

declared, her fingers dancing over the