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?”

he sneakily came to

live cameras, creating an illusion of going to the restroom. But he didn’t

win, but not that sharp, I see. Mister Draco, this just

words spoken, Draco knew he was doomed. Everything that happened here was broadcast

tight. The man who appeared unflappable shed two

time for the customary post-game

startling

basked in the spotlight for a year, was about to vanish in

and her teammates stepped forward to field questions.

did you perform so remarkably in

a faint smile and replied,

“Could you offer some advice

Pearl responded, “Love learning, play fewer

journalist, feeling somewhat disheartened, turned to Felix nearby. “Mister Felix,

grinned. “Where do we go to receive the award?”

defeated and hurriedly left.

so, the tournament came to an end. Pearl rose to fame as the new gaming sensation, inspiring a wave

developers, noticing the surge in players favoring the marksman role, began significantly tweaking marksmen to maintain game equilibrium. But that discussion was reserved

Richard waiting there for her. His expression seemed uneasy and disheartened as he spoke, “Pearl, I have to head back to

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

a heavy sigh, Richard took a step forward and embraced Pearl gently. “Remember

act so proud even when leaving. Pearl, however, stood her ground. ‘ Whether I’ll miss

TI

gone for a week, not dead for a week. I have ways to check in with you.” Richard

was at a loss for