When They Beg, I Rise!

He blurted out, "Let's set her aside for now; we need to talk about the game."

Lemira spoke up, "If we want to win this, everyone needs to follow my lead from here on out."

Alaric was the first to challenge her, "And why should we?"

Lemira's eyes were serious, "Because I know how to win." She was unusually calm as she laid out her thoughts and plans.

Having watched the game earlier, she had a pretty good grasp of the SkyBlaze team members. They had trained together before, so Lemira knew what she was talking about.

"Anyone can talk big. Don't think you're unbeatable just because you're a little talented. You haven't even been training lately. How can you guarantee a win?"

Lemira's lips tightened, "If you won't follow my lead, then I'm out of the competition."

Alaric scoffed, "Fine, leave. Do you think you're that important?"

no one else has any better ideas, let's just

couldn't argue.

was

Evelina's seat. It was her seat in

on, her expression turned determined. This time, she wasn't fighting to please Alaric. She was

last-minute change in the SkyBlaze lineup

the second

competition. It seems, despite being treated unfairly

knew the reason she joined the competition. It definitely wasn't to please Alaric. Her brilliance was

uncertain how well she'll perform. SkyBlaze is not in an enviable position right now; how will they break

to encircle them. But at a critical moment, Alaric suddenly charged out, revealing

under her breath, "What are

about it, I can break through on my own!" Alaric ran out, trying to prove himself, but ended up getting pinned down and beaten by

surprised. She commanded directly, "Support, cover me. Everyone else,