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.

limited prowess, they were no match for the

Anthea staring down at her screen, a crestfallen shadow over her face.

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

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

bold claim, but also by Anthea’s striking beauty

wits. It was rare for someone to

discouraging Anthea, Sarah nodded.

even a marginal improvement from Anthea. Instead,

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on. You can’t beat

the game

Holy smokes!

she was seeing things. “Ann, did you just take

nodded, casual

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

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

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