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.

were no match for the opposing team. After three consecutive

loss, with Anthea staring down at her screen, a crestfallen

“Don’t sweat it, Ann. Everyone is a

her clear eyes shining with resolve. “Enough talk. Let’s queue up again, Sarah. This time, I’ll

aback not just by the bold claim, but also

wits. It was rare for someone to excel at both on their first

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

braced for even a marginal improvement from Anthea. Instead, Anthea charged headfirst into the fray just as before.

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on. You can’t

warning, the game

Holy smokes!

“Ann, did you just

Anthea nodded, casual

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

Sarah couldn’t help but curse.

over the controls. With a series of slick moves, she avenged Sarah’s