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.

have it, even with Sarah’s limited prowess, they were no match for

after the third loss, with Anthea staring down

sweat it, Ann. Everyone is a rookie at the start. I was way

lifted her gaze, her clear eyes shining with resolve. “Enough talk.

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

after all. Gaming required quick reflexes and sharp wits. It was rare

Sarah nodded. “Alright,

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

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

could finish her warning, the game announced a kill: “First Blood!”

Holy smokes!

“Ann, did you

casual as ever.

swallowed hard, wondering if it was a fluke. But as she was lost in

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

you,” Anthea declared, her fingers dancing over the controls. With a series of slick moves, she avenged Sarah’s death.