Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 348

Agitated, Draco impatiently turned his head toward his teammate and snapped, “What is it?!” “Today’s top spot on the leaderboard is under the name ‘Pearl’!”

Today happened to be Monday. They had been on a rigorous training regimen for today’s team match for the past several days, that’s why they hadn’t checked the leaderboard lately. They were stunned to find ‘Pearl’ topping it-coincidentally, the same person who had just decimated their entire team.

A tinge of unease settled in Draco’s mind, yet he persisted, “Impossible! That must be Felix using another alias!”

But soon, he noticed the second position on the leaderboard, displayed as “Mad Felix.”

“I haven’t used this name before, but I anticipated your doubt. So I switched it back,” Pearl retorted sardonically. “Do you need me to log in and prove I’m the top-ranked player?”

Embarrassment crept over Draco, but he didn’t want to create a scene on live broadcast. He clenched his teeth and apologized to Pearl, “I’m sorry for the misunderstanding.”

After apologizing, he was prepared to lead his teammates away.

“Don’t rush off just yet. Let’s sort out some private matters first.” Pearl stopped them.

Draco, cautious not to offend further, responded gently, “Is there anything private? We’re not personally acquainted.”

Pearl dropped a headset in front of Draco. “Mr. Draco, care to explain why our headsets lost all audio during the match?”

Draco began to sweat profusely. “You should ask the organizers about that. Why ask me?”

“The surveillance footage caught you unplugging our headset cables, leaving us to play without sound. It’s evident how amateurish you are.”

Draco feigned ignorance. “Surveillance? What surveillance?” There was no surveillance at this competition venue, as far as he knew.

“Well, when I arrived earlier, I noticed there was no surveillance here. To avoid unnecessary issues, I installed the pinhole cameras I carry around with me.” Pearl smirked, casting the surveillance footage on the big screen. “Take a look for yourself. Is this you?”

Draco looked around discreetly. When everyone wasn’t paying attention, he sneakily came to FX’s side, unplugged their

illusion of going to the restroom. But he didn’t expect Pearl

but not that sharp, I see. Mister Draco, this just shows what your club is

these words spoken, Draco knew he was doomed. Everything that happened here was broadcast live–their club was

who appeared unflappable shed

concluded, it was time for the customary post-game interviews

a startling

which had basked in the spotlight for a year, was about to vanish in an instant. Draco departed with his

teammates stepped forward

did you perform so remarkably in the

offered a faint smile and replied,

“Could you offer some

Pearl responded, “Love learning, play fewer games.”

disheartened, turned to Felix nearby.

do we go to

defeated and

Pearl rose to fame as the new gaming sensation, inspiring a wave

players favoring the marksman role, began significantly tweaking marksmen to maintain game equilibrium. But that discussion

waiting there for her. His expression seemed uneasy and disheartened as he spoke, “Pearl, I have to head back to Enswood for a few days. There are

for a moment, Pearl nodded quietly. “It’s okay, you

took a step forward and

stood her ground. ‘ Whether I’ll miss you or not

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for a week. I have ways to check

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