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 match for the opposing team. After three consecutive defeats,

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

offered a comforting smile. “Don’t sweat it, Ann. Everyone is a rookie at the start. I

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

taken aback not just by the bold claim, but also by Anthea’s striking

me?” Sarah was skeptical. She had evidence, after all. Gaming required quick reflexes and sharp wits. It was rare for someone to excel at both on their

avoid discouraging Anthea, Sarah nodded.

they launched into another game, Sarah braced for even a marginal improvement from Anthea. Instead, Anthea charged headfirst into

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hero is super strong early on. You can’t

finish her warning, the game announced a kill: “First

Holy smokes!

“Ann, did you just take down their

nodded, casual

was a fluke. But as she

help but curse. “Sneaky

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