The Queen They Buried

Chapter 34

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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.

sticking your neck out for. She’d

in her God’s Fury uniform, her

a weak smile. Unlike the others, he actually knew how good she was. But Aubree had never told him she

to go pro in esports? But why didn’t she come to me? Why go to a rival team instead

long as she’s happy. I’ve let her down. If this match doesn’t go their way, I’ll try to get her

ra starter,” Emery said.

sub. And you want to give Aubree the starter spot,

was right. His eyes locked on Aubree with disgust. “She acts all high and mighty, pretending she doesn’t care about you or Bryan,

Carmen even got involved. If anyone had gone chasing after someone,

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was Carmen chasing Aubree.

them is just a

with her before, but now that she’s finally in front of me, I’ll

sharp look. “What are you planning to

of your

at the stage, feeling more and

That girl looked

you used to sponsor from the orphanage? Wow, Bowen, raising a future wife, huh? Even now that she’s found her birth family, you’re still keeping an eye on

his shock

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

he had finally figured out what

giving him a cold glance. “Don’t

to be called out like

added, “She’s been

do with you? You’ve already helped her for years. Don’t tell me you plan to take care

forever.”

a hand,” Bowen said, his eyes fixed on Aubree as she adjusted her gear onstage. Under the lights, she looked strong and confident, like she belonged there. She had that fire in

addicted to saving people? What’s next–picking out a husband for her?” Ollie said,

figure it out on her

he’d put his faith

changed the subject. “Didn’t you just

use it in the new collection,” Ollie said. He worked in the jewelry

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

gave a sarcastic hum

He turned back

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