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.

you’re sticking your neck out for. She’d rather

Fury uniform, her hair tied back

Unlike the others, he actually knew how good she was.

pro in esports? But why didn’t she come to me? Why go

let her down. If this match doesn’t go their way, I’ll try to get her to

ra starter,” Emery said.

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

high and mighty, pretending she doesn’t care about you or

frowned. From what he remembered, Aubree joined God’s Fury before Carmen even got

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was Carmen chasing Aubree.

between them is just

huh? Please. I’ve been too busy to deal with her before, but now that she’s finally in front of

a sharp look. “What are you planning to

of your business,” Daxton said

the stage, feeling more

That girl looked

used to sponsor from the orphanage? Wow, Bowen, raising a future wife, huh? Even now that she’s

chin, his shock

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

finally

frowned, giving him a cold glance. “Don’t be

blinked, surprised to be called

been

joke and got serious. “So? What’s that got to do with you? You’ve already helped her

forever.”

to give her 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

up with you? Are you addicted to saving people? What’s next–picking out a husband for her?” Ollie

“She’ll figure it out on

put his faith in would grow

the subject. “Didn’t you just get

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

me. Name your price. I want

gave a sarcastic hum

push. He turned back to the

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