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

Anthea staring down at her screen, a crestfallen

to keep the mood light, offered a comforting smile. “Don’t sweat it, Ann. Everyone is a rookie at

shining with resolve. “Enough talk. Let’s queue up again,

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

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

nodded. “Alright,

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

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

the game announced

Holy smokes!

was seeing things. “Ann, did you just take

Anthea nodded, casual as

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

help but curse. “Sneaky assassin!”

Anthea declared, her fingers dancing over the controls. With a series of slick