The Queen They Buried

Chapter 34

Chapter 33

The stadium started filling up. Most of the banners were for Apex Squad, even in areas meant for God’s Fury fans,

Soon, the teams came out. Since God’s Fury had made it to the finals through the winner’s bracket, they entered first, just like always.

“That’s gotta be Phoenix. She’s even prettier in person than in the promo pics. What a waste,” someone muttered sarcastically.

Some people even brought banners that said stuff like “Phoenix, get out of God’s Fury.”

“They dropped Killian for a girl in the finals, huh? I’m just here to watch them crash and burn,” another person scoffed.

Killian was second only to Alvin when it came to popularity in God’s Fury. So when he got pulled right before the finals, fans were pissed.

“All–Star must’ve lost his mind letting Phoenix on the team.”

“Phoenix? That’s a joke. She doesn’t deserve that name.”

A few fans tried to stay positive. “Whatever, let’s just hope they can win.”

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While the crowd was trash–talking, the comments online were even worse. People had been tearing Aubree apart ever since the official team post went live, and it hadn’t stopped–not even as the match was about to start.

Aubree could hear the insults being thrown at her from the crowd, but her face didn’t change. In esports, if one couldn’t play, one didn’t belong. She didn’t blame them for being mad. Nobody wanted to see their team lose because of some new, untested player in the finals.

Not long after, Apex Squad’s players came out. To everyone’s surprise, the midsolo wasn’t Carmen but Killian.

Carmen was only listed as a sub and didn’t come out for the opening ceremony.

As soon as fans saw Killian, they relaxed.

“Apex Squad only lost to God’s Fury last time because their mid was weak. Now God’s Fury’s tossing us the win with that dumb move,” someone said.

“Let’s crush that Phoenix girl so bad she never shows her face again,” another shouted.

Apex Squad’s fans were fired up.

In the stands, Emery and Daxton, who had come to see Carmen, turned their attention to Aubree.

sister you’re sticking your neck out

uniform, her hair tied back

he actually knew how good she was. But Aubree

in esports? But why didn’t she

down. If this match doesn’t go

ra starter,” Emery said.

a sub. And you want to give Aubree the starter spot, huh? Are you nuts? Do you really think

Aubree with disgust. “She acts all high and mighty, pretending she doesn’t care about you or

joined God’s Fury before Carmen even got involved. If anyone had gone chasing after someone,

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was Carmen chasing Aubree.

match–up between them is just a coincidence,” Emery

Daxton scoffed. “You think Aubree doesn’t know you run Apex Squad, huh? Please. I’ve been too busy to deal with her before, but now that she’s finally in front

sharp look. “What are you planning to

of your business,” Daxton

stared at the stage, feeling

That girl

sponsor from the orphanage? Wow, Bowen, raising

his chin, his shock

all made fun of him. At first, Bowen just brushed it

had finally figured out what was really

frowned, giving him a cold glance.

be

“She’s been through

serious. “So? What’s that got to do with you? You’ve already helped her for years. Don’t tell me you plan to take

forever.”

Aubree as she adjusted her gear onstage. Under the lights, she

with you? Are you addicted to saving people?

calmly. “She’ll figure it

believed the Aubree he’d put his faith

the subject. “Didn’t you just get a nice green

new collection,” Ollie said. He worked in

it to me. Name your price. I want it cut into a leaf shape,”

gave a sarcastic

He turned back

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