At the hotel, Aaron's E-sports team was immersed in last-minute training before the big showdown.

Every face bore the same grim expression as if they were each carrying the weight of a debt of millions.

"We're team fighting! You blind?"

"You're the one to talk! Baron got stolen!"

"Shut up, you two feeders! We're underfarmed. Stop rushing into fights!"

"Can we all just focus, please? The tournament's the day after tomorrow!"

The last to speak was Bennett, the team's good-natured captain. He had not seen Vivienne at the club's meeting the other day.

"Shut up!" The three of them rounded on Bennett in unison.

Although Bennett was the captain, his authority paled in comparison to the team's youngest member, Aaron. His seniority was the only reason he held the title. He sighed. The team's recent losing streak had morale at rock bottom, and Kenneth's taunts had only added insult to injury.

He was relieved Aaron was not there; else, fists might have flown.

Aaron could not find humor in the quarrels inside.

These clashes were common, and their seven-game losing streak, a stark reversal from their previous seven-win streak, was a tough pill for anyone to swallow.

With Aaron around, they managed to keep it together, but in his absence, tempers flared even hotter.

Vivienne frowned. She remembered when this team was a united force set on claiming the championship. Now, it was a stark contrast.

"Vivienne..." Aaron bowed his head, too ashamed to look Vivienne in the eye.

bang, Vivienne

their seats. Quentin, known for his hot temper,

it, Kenneth, not again... Holy

crowding around as they recognized Vivienne; their anger dissolved

we thought you weren't

back, Vivienne,

Vivienne and Aaron, we'll definitely regain our

Vivienne with a

was moved, his eyes shining

Vivienne's face was stormy. "You call

in their eyes. The room fell into an awkward silence, and

spoke up. "Vivienne, everyone's just really excited to see

Now you

he looked down, fiddling with his fingers.

knew all too well how

he do if he was disrespected by his teammates, overlooked

verge of retirement after the World Championships. Who would respect a spent force on the brink of hanging up his mouse

you're the captain. You're supposed to set the example and earn their respect. But all you do is play peacemaker. How can

of inferiority wash over him. "I... My skills are lacking. Naturally,

Bennett, but he

the highest kills in Hawk Club. You have the highest solo-win rate. When you were racking up championships, these kids were

lump in his throat, the

Quentin. "Got a big temper, I see. Think you can

the loudest, even outside the door

Quentin mumbled a response, clearly

not approving? He bet his entire career on you!

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