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.

loud bang, Vivienne

in their seats. Quentin, known for his hot temper, slammed

not again... Holy smokes,

stood up, crowding around as they recognized Vivienne; their anger dissolved

we thought

you back, Vivienne, we've got

Vivienne and Aaron, we'll

at Vivienne with a mix of excitement

his eyes shining like stars as he

was stormy. "You call yourselves pro gamers with

into an awkward silence,

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

"Oh? Now you remember

faded as he looked down, fiddling with his fingers. Despite being the oldest, he seemed small under Vivienne's

too well how he had failed as

his teammates, overlooked

verge of retirement after the World Championships. Who would respect a spent force on

captain. You're supposed to set the example and earn their respect. But all

a wave of inferiority wash over him. "I... My

Bennett, but he did not

solo-win rate. When you were racking up championships, these kids were still in diapers. And now you're telling me

in his throat, the glory days still vivid in his mind,

temper, I

Quentin being the loudest, even outside the door just

mumbled a

signed you despite the club's higher-ups not approving? He bet his entire career on you! Before you entered this club, you were on the verge of being fired from the youth

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