Chapter 28
Alice’s attack was devastating; she took down two opponents directly, leaving one severely injured. After landing, she glanced at the bloodied Luke on the ground.
Luke was fixated on the game screen, shock and disbelief washing over him in waves! He knew Alice was talented, but he never expected her to be this strong! Wait a minute, she wasn’t this good before–when did she level up?
The moment he got caught, he realized they were going to lose this match. But then Alice showed up, using her agile movements and sharp instincts to stabilize the situation. She even turned the tide, pulling off the legendary King’s ultimate move–twelve consecutive strikes!
Luke felt like he’d never really known his sister. She’d become a stranger. Suddenly, he felt a pang of anxiety, an irrational fear of losing Alice..
Luke hesitated, then spoke, “You…”
But Alice brushed past him, speaking into her headset, “Report your positions. I’ll be there soon.”
Luke was left standing there, watching her confident gaming silhouette. He couldn’t help but turn his head to sneak a glance at Alice, but she was completely focused on the screen, her concentration captivating.
Noah chimed in, Luke, what are you zoning out for?”
Luke snapped back to reality, rushing to catch up. He saw Alice leading the team, her movements smooth and precise. This was the artillery player he’d always wanted! In the end, it was Alice who did it.
Luke’s feelings were a jumbled mess. The competition he valued most was won because of Alice, the sister he always underestimated! He had never felt such a stark contrast before.
The match wrapped up quickly. Alice, as the artillery player, stood triumphantly in the ruins, bathed in the setting sun, basking in victory!
The host paused for a moment and announced, “The winner is the Landing Team! Their substitute player was incredible! I wonder if she’s a disciple of the legendary King!”
The crowd roared, chanting King’s name.
her
Upon hearing that name, Alice fell into a daze; it was that person who had taught her the twelve strikes in past life. She had questioned their connections, but he had never confirmed it. She had never even seen him. But the legendary King had always remained anonymous; no one knew what he looked like.
Alice took off her headset, and as she stood up, the cheers of victory filled her ears. She smiled, finally able to make that disrespectful person apologize to their parents publicly!
Noah was the first to reach her, beaming, “Alice, you were amazing! Your efforts won this match. I knew you were secretly practicing, even though you refused to join the team, right?” He was overjoyed; Alice hadn’t changed. They were still a family.
But as Alice heard those words, her smile faded. It felt a bit disappointing.
She looked at the captain of the Mount Team. “You lost!”
The opponent locked Alice with a complex expreselion, “Who are yens on earth?
Nosh ssid perodly, “She’s my sister”
“Bat wasn’t the Welch family’s daughter the cone with terrible skille? When did you get a ne
Noah’s expression wiffened. That was our adspred sixer. She’s rest
“You guys are clever. You used a weak adopted sitter at a decep, hiding your real You caught off
guard
Luke’s face paled. He hadn’t expected Alice to be this amazing”
The Mount captain approached Alice But I admit defeat You’re incredible The velve hit combo wa legendary, no one had mastered it since King’s retirement. She was the first
Alice’s tone was flat. “You need to keep your promise.
“Alright, I said some inappropriate things during the match about your parents. That was my f shouldn’t have said that. I’m sorry“”
Alice nodded. “Watch your mouth.”
Luke interjected. Is that all it takes?”
Alice looked at him, surprised.
The Mount captain sneered.“What’s it to you?The one who beat us is your sister‘ If you lack skill, shut up!”
As tensions rose, Noah quickly pressed down on Luke to avoid trouble. The match ended, and the crowd dispersed
Alice we backstage and immediately spotted Chloe, her face streaked with tears and her eyes red. The atmosphere was awkward.
Chloe looked up, her eyes filled with tears, looking pitifully vulnerable. Anyone who saw her like this would feel a twinge of sympathy.
But Alice’s eyes were cold; she knew Chloe was just putting on an act, a tactic she had used countless times since childhood.
Chloe weakly called out, “Luke, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have left the match.” She’d been embarrassed, thinking Luke would comfort her. But Alice had stepped in and won brilliantly. She needed to salvage. her image.
Luke frowned. “You finally decided to come back? If it weren’t for Alice, what would you have done in this match?”
Chloe, feeling wronged, started to cry, “It’s all my fault! I shouldn’t have let a few harsh words get to me. I was just so afraid of failing that I did something so foolish. I promise it won’t happen again.”
When Chloe started crying, the other team members quickly chimed in, “Captain, she’s already apologized, so why hold a grudge?““Yeah, Captain, we won the match anyway. If Chloe hadn’t dropped out, the substitutes wouldn’t have even had a chance to play. How would we have won this game?”
Luke felt that familiar sense of helplessness creeping back in.
Frustrating!
think?”
Noah turned to Alice.“What do you th
Alice was taken aback that Noah would ask her opinion. She replied, “I agree. Since Chloe apologized, what more do you want? Luke, you’re being too petty. Chloe’s grades dropped because of the competition. You should appreciate her efforts.”
Chloe clenched her teeth nearby, fully aware that Alice was deliberately trying to stir up trouble between
her and Luke!
When did this woman become so difficult to deal with?
Luke felt a pang of anger. This was a complete reversal of the truth! Chloe was the one who messed up, and he couldn’t even say a word without being made to look like the bad guy?
He said angrily, “Alice, are you doing this on purpose?”
Alice smiled inwardly. Yes, she was. She’d been treated this way countless times. Luke, you’ve only been treated this way once, and you can’t handle it?
Alice turned to leave, but Noah stopped her. “Alice, I officially invite you to join the team! From now on, we’ll face everything together as a family, and all past grievances are forgotten!”
Her smile turned even colder.
