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.

with Sarah’s limited prowess, they were no

with Anthea staring down

Ann. Everyone is a rookie at the start. I was way worse on my first

lifted her gaze, her clear eyes shining with resolve. “Enough talk. Let’s queue up again, Sarah.

claim,

rare for someone to excel at both on their first try, especially someone who hadn’t even reached

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

from Anthea. Instead, Anthea charged headfirst into the fray just as

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strong early on. You can’t beat

the game announced a kill: “First Blood!”

Holy smokes!

she was seeing things. “Ann,

Anthea nodded, casual as ever.

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

but curse. “Sneaky

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