Chapter 21
Lucas and I stared at each other in the hallway. He was embarrassed and took the initiative.“You came to watch us fail, didn’t you? Funny? Are you satisfied seeing others mock our family team?”
I said coldly, “You were not as skilled..”
The Summit Warriors team arrived. I looked at their outspoken captain.“I have a question for you. Are you an orphan? Do you not have parents?”
The captain frowned.“What do you mean?”
“Literally. Your mouth is so foul, I assumed your parents died early, leaving you without proper manners.”
“Brat, say that again!”
I’d angered him.I said coldly, “If you lose the match, apologize publicly for insulting my parents in front of the reporters.”
We lose? You’re dreaming!”
“What? Afraid to agree? Pussy?” I goaded him, and he took the bait.“Fine, if *you* lose, your captain must apologize publicly for what he said.”
The Summit Warriors team left angrily. I remained calm; I knew how to win. But the Sky Team’s atmosphere was awkward.
Lucas grumbled, “If we lose, you’ll apologize. You’re not even on the team; why are you making decisions?”
“I just wanted that guy to apologize. That’s all.”
As I finished, Nathan arrived, windswept and weary.“Lina, seeing you here makes me happy. Our family is finally complete.”
I remained silent. Nathan glanced around.“Where’s Sophie?”
Lucas’s expression stiffened.“I don’t know. She ran off after I scolded her. She cut the mindlink. I tried to relink her, but she
refused it.”
The other team members spoke up.“Captain, Sophie just wanted to win, so she acted rashly. It’s not her fault.”
“Yes, Captain. She works so hard, training late into the night. She really tried her best.”
“Captain, you were a bit harsh earlier.”
Lucas felt suffocated. Harsh? Sophie insisted on joining, lacked talent, and had to work incredibly hard. And she’d made mistakes; as captain, couldn’t he say something?
Echoing the team’s sentiment, I said, “Exactly. Sophie worked so hard, even sacrificing her studies. Lucas, why did you scold her? You’re about to lose, but Sophie lost her self–respect. No werewolf could endure such humiliation.”
Lucas was furious. It was Sophie’s fault!
Nathan looked at Lucas.“Lucas, you need to change your temper. Lina was so good to you, yet you hurt her. Do you want to hurt Sophie too?”
“Brother, it’s not the same. Sophie…”
“I saw the livestream. You led everyone into the trap. You, as the captain, are responsible. Sophie just acted rashly.”
Lucas felt helpless. Nathan didn’t believe him!
I watched coldly, finally letting Lucas experience what I’d gone through–being wrongly accused, misunderstood, and unable to defend himself. Did it feel good?
Nathan called Sophie, but she didn’t answer. He said, “Forget her. Let’s discuss the match.”
ip, To win, follow my instructions.”
mediately objected.“Why?”
didn’t
were dark.“Because I know how to win.”
STS.
hild of an Alpha. Although I’m not the current Alpha, command and dominance are instincts that flow through my Fas born with this ability. I calmly explained my strategy. I’d observed the Sky Team members during the match; we’d vougether before, so I knew their strengths and weaknesses.
can talk big. Don’t think you’re invincible because you’re talented. You haven’t trained recently, so how can you : victory?”
my lips together.“If you don’t follow my commands, I’ll quit.”
offed, “Quit then. Think you’re that important?”
quickly said, “If you have no better ideas, follow Lina.”
ly, Lucas agreed. There was no other choice.
olyforor h resumed. I sat in Sophie’s place–my seat in my past life. Putting on my headset, my gaze hardened. This wasn’t
asing Lucas; it was about me.
wardrd.
leitete.”
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dede
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Team’s last–minute substitution sparked discussion.
ched from a second–floor window. Leo said, “Didn’t you say she was here for the show? She’s competing. Even with y’s unfair treatment, family is still important to her.”
rong. She’s doing this for herself.”
lerstood her reasons. This wasn’t about pleasing Lucas. Her current brilliance belonged to her alone.
announced, “The Sky Team has had some minor setbacks. There’s been a change in players. Let’s see how this r performs. The Sky Team’s situation isn’t optimistic. How will they turn things around?”
playing, using Sophie’s Ranged DPS character, I was already familiar with it. I’d planned our strategy, expecting an
crucial moment, Lucas charged forward, revealing our position.
What are you doing?”
worry, I can handle it!” He rushed out, wanting to prove himself, but was immediately overwhelmed.
surprised. “Support covers me. Others, follow the plan.”
out, unleashing a barrage of attacks. I moved through the buildings, disrupting their rhythm. My wolf and I became hought, and she enhanced my agility. My movements flowed like water.
was excited, “Wow! This gunner’s skills are incredible! It’s not like a newcomer; it’s like a veteran player!”
stopped and dodged an ultimate! How did she predict that?”
She just charged forward, using a midair double jump and twelve consecutive attacks! That’s a move only the legendary
ld perform! A rookie doing this? Unbelievable!”
dience was stunned! King was a god to everyone. Although he’d retired years ago, his legend remained. What was the
connection to King?
