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

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

it, Kenneth, not again... Holy smokes,

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

thought you

back, Vivienne,

Vivienne and Aaron, we'll definitely

Vivienne with a mix of

too, was moved, his eyes shining like stars as he

surprise, Vivienne's face was stormy. "You

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

up. "Vivienne, everyone's just really excited

eyebrow. "Oh? Now you remember you're supposed to lead

with his fingers. Despite being the oldest, he seemed small under Vivienne's

knew all too well how he had failed as

was disrespected by his teammates,

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

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

over him. "I... My skills are

to defend Bennett, but he

skills are lacking? You hold the record for the highest kills in Hawk Club. You have the highest solo-win rate. When you were racking up championships, these

a lump in his throat, the glory days still vivid

turned her gaze to Quentin. "Got a big temper, I

Quentin being the loudest, even outside the door

good enough..." Quentin mumbled a response, clearly

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

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