Aaron and the team slipped on their headsets, and within moments, their morale soared to its zenith.

Vivienne nodded in approval. This was what a true E-sports team looked like, not a group lost in blame and self-doubt.

Meanwhile, at the Ellington residence.

"Bro, you're my flesh and blood. We share half the same genes; that makes us practically brothers from another mother! Come on, bro, this tournament means the world to me. Please help me out!

After this, I'll do anything you ask, my awesome big brother!"

Percival's night was haunted by endless pleas of "bro," as if the whole world was seen through a 'great big brother' filter. Growing weary of the incessant nagging, Richard finally said, "You're not busy. Just go take a look and give me a break."

Yet Percival remained immovable, feigning deafness.

After wrapping up some business affairs, he glanced at his phone.

Why had Vivienne not replied yet at this late hour?

His long fingers danced over the screen as he typed a message with his usual aloofness, [Vivienne, I miss you.]

"Bro, just look at me, please!"

Kenneth's wails finally drew Percival's attention, and there he was, Kenneth, rolling on the floor in a full-blown tantrum. Percival was speechless.

Had he mastered the art of cajoling to perfection?

What happened to the distant young man of usual days?

Had he been possessed?

"Get up," Percival commanded with a furrowed brow.

Like a bullet, Kenneth was at Percival's side the next moment, clinging to his leg. "I won't get up unless you agree!"

sly smile played on Percival's lips.

immediately transforming into a masseuse, kneading Percival's legs with servile devotion. "No, no, just talking nonsense.

Mr. Wolf. Take your time

popped up immediately

Centurial E-sport Hotel?

tapped Kenneth with his foot, "Where did you say your tournament is being

E-sport Hotel, the one owned by our family. You mean

Percival's lips, a flicker of interest in his

for E-sports

to decide their

for the first match-RED, a renowned

promoted this year, suspected of hiding his true skills. But even a rookie should not be underestimated. We're representing our country;

locker room, Bennett stood before the ready team, delivering his

Vivienne was busy

hanging with

end, Percival's response

all dead meat!" He thought to

Aaron to

talk, it was Coach

sweeping the room. "Play well. You've got

"Yes!"

training, they had made remarkable progress. Not even Runic Country's RED or their arch-rival Snake could intimidate them now. Directly across from Hawk's locker

Percival's, scoffed with disdain. "A few days apart, and they're

championship, he was determined to

"Who cares about them? We've got our secret weapon,

even Aaron or the mysterious coach who led Hawk to seven straight victories could pose a threat." Another teammate, Wesley, cracked open a Coke and took a swig. "Heard Hawk got themselves a coach too, been holed up in some kind of 'Devil Training' the past few days, not even coming out for meals." "Last-minute cramming won't help them. It all comes

a glare. "Complacency leads to defeat. Stand up,

respect, and the team immediately lined up for

match against RED closely. Don't miss a thing, especially Aaron. Got

"Got it, captain."

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