No longer a pushover

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

Years had passed, yet Noelle was the only one who had achieved King's signature 12-hit combo. She and Cedric entered the game and seamlessly teamed up to clear dungeons together.

Cedric paused and asked, "Have you ever played a tank role?"

"No. I mostly play long-range gunner," Noelle replied.

"You could switch to be a tank. It might suit you better," Cedric suggested.

Noelle's pupils contracted at his words. Someone had said the same thing to her in her past life. They encouraged her to play tank. At that time, she had only wanted to play long-range gunner because Lucas' team needed one.

For a moment, Noelle felt a surge of excitement. She wondered if Cedric was the same person from her past life. She had never gotten the chance to meet him then, and she regretted not being able to thank him personally. Cedric noticed her staring and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Nothing," Noelle answered quickly. "Sir, do you have someone you like?"

"No. Why do you ask? Do you have someone you like?" Cedric asked in return. He narrowed his eyes slightly, concerned about her possibly having a crush at her age.

said, "I

remembered the time and place when she met him and thought that perhaps that was when their paths were meant to cross. Cedric's voice deepened slightly as he said, "Kiddo, the most important thing for

the college entrance exam," Noelle said. She

frustrated. He thought that early relationships were

the computer off and said, "After dinner, you need to review your studies and spend less time on games." He figured that

finishing two sets of past exam papers, Noelle was exhausted. Her

to go out and buy some essentials. As she stepped out, Cedric opened the

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felt like she had been caught sneaking out. She quickly responded,

turned and closed the door. "Alright. Let's go," he said. He had no experience

hour. In the end, Noelle only managed

impassive, but his mood

called Alfred. "What's going on with the

apartment ready in half an hour. How could I have arranged for all the supplies at that time? Besides, you

having others take care of matters for him. He

you? Are you seriously