Chapter 206

Cordelia paused for a moment, her fingers hovering over her phone screen.

She stepped out onto the balcony, phone in hand, and answered the call. Little Flame's voice came through, "Lia, up for a game?"

Cordelia blinked in surprise. "Uh?"

Little Flame sounded subdued as he spoke. "Let's go solo. I'll teach you how to master the shooter role."

Cordelia hesitated before replying, "Alright."

Glancing at the clock, it was already 9 PM-prime gaming hour for her.

The ride to Ontoky City had been smooth in the spacious, comfortable family van, giving her the chance to breeze through her math problems. She wasn't planning on cracking open her books tonight anyway.

After ending the call, she returned to her dorm room, receiving curious glances from her three roommates. "Bookworm, hitting the books? We'll keep it down."

Cordelia shook her head. "No, I'm going to game for a bit."

Her roommates exchanged puzzled looks.

Cordelia took her seat, plugged in her earphones, and launched the game.

had already secured her scholarship. They resigned themselves back to the practice papers provided by the Autumn

instructions, guiding her through the basics. Cordelia was a quick study,

Yates in a solo match. Pleased with herself and the challenge,

Little Flame replied: "Okay."

her mind, and she

the road,"

was safe with two drivers taking turns, she wished him well and put away

Stretching, she noticed her

at

a mix of

had expected her

into her studies

with a

for bed, leaving her roommates in

to study tonight?" they asked, hope

be sleeping?" Cordelia replied, climbing

hinting at their completed work, ready for Cordelia

roommates dumbfounded.

hit hard; Cordelia wasn't just academically gifted-she excelled without

the highway, Yates,

Cordelia. Despite his prowess and years of experience; Cordelia had

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