The Queen They Buried

Chapter 34

Before Aubree went back in time, she’d already played tons of matches with four of the Apex Squad members–everyone except Killian–so she knew their playstyles inside and out

Usually, Apex Squad’s support helped them get an early lead on both was playing mid, it was pretty much guaranteed.

sides

the map, though it didn’t always work out that way. But now that Carmen

Aubree controlled her champion and, along with the jungler and support, timed a frost spell just right into the bush.

One of the commentators said, “Looks like both teams are starting off normally. God’s Fury’s new mid, Phoenix, just threw her second ability into the bush. Well, it looks empty. Wait a second–Wolfshade’s moving toward it.”

Right after he said it, Carmen walked straight into the bush and got frozen on the spot. In a flash, the jungler and support jumped out and attacked her.

“First blood!” the game announced. The crowd went quiet for half a second, then the whole place blew up with cheers.

The commentators got loud too. “Perfect timing! First blood in under a minute–this might be the fastest one we’ve ever seen!”

The other added, “Was that just luck? If not, then God’s Fury’s new midsolo is seriously scary.”

Carmen’s face went stiff as she stared at her gray screen. Dying so early, she could already imagine all the hate comments headed her way.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. ‘It’s fine. It’s just the beginning. If I win this game, I’ll still be the star. I’ll be the first female champ in League of Legends history,‘ she thought.

“I’m sorry. That was my fault,” she said over the mic, trying to sound calm.

If it had been anyone else, Apex Squad would’ve torn into them right then. But since it was Carmen, and she had status, they held back and even tried to

be nice.

The jungler just said, “Be careful. Don’t hand them more chances.”

But it was already too late. Alvin wasn’t gonna waste that early lead. He charged right into the enemy jungle with Aubree and the support backing him up. The other team was already behind.

Aubree used her deep knowledge of their tactics and played to her own strengths. It was like she had X–ray vision–she kept calling out enemy locations to her teammates. Sometimes her calls were so spot–on that they won fights they hadn’t even planned for.

been an official tournament,

into the game, she’d already killed

huge lead, Apex Squad

of them had ever been crushed this hard in a

“What’s wrong with you?

wasn’t some rookie–she’d done pretty well in practice games. But Aubree was on a whole different level. Going up

the team lost patience as well. They didn’t care about Carmen’s

said.

Emery’s sister? Why didn’t we pick

was used to being pampered by the Wilson family. She’d never been yelled at like this. Hearing them go

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is it all my fault?” she snapped. “You guys weren’t exactly killing it either.

the team captain, blew up. “You’ve got some nerve. If you hadn’t fed their midsolo so much, we wouldn’t be in this

team?”

twisted with anger. She yanked off her headset

from God’s Fury celebrating to this blow–up on

with Apex Squad? Are they falling apart

get on the team? She’s

is looking really

got lucky that

commentators speechless. But a few people still said it was

called for a

the crowd, Emery watched Carmen throw her tantrum, getting

like she was just making enemies. She played badly and still had the nerve to blow up like that,

Aubree would never act like this. Even if she was treated unfairly, she’d suck it

all. All he saw was Carmen getting yelled at. His face darkened as he turned to Emery. “Is this how your team acts? One

wrong. ‘Did

game–this was the finals. Most players dreamed of getting here, and now Daxton wanted him to fire the team captain, all because of Carmen. That

his teeth and said, “Daxton, I know how to

“Are you serious right now? Carmen’s

up,” Emery said, his voice tight. “If she

“So what?” Daxton snapped.

might at least reflect a little, but no, he just kept defending Carmen. “You’re her broth But don’t talk about her like that.