"Everyone's here," Jake's voice resounded in six other headphones and speakers. He was sitting at his desk, staring at his PC's screen, where familiar faces gazed back at him.
It was Casual Clown's video call.
The team practiced as much as possible before The International Tournament. Their flight to Poland was tomorrow, meaning all other divisions were done with their battles.
The Internationals and The Award Ceremony were left.
Esports have been successful so far. Viewership worldwide is high, and people are already engaged in the scene, speculating about the next games and the scene's potential.
The Game Masters had also announced that The International Tournament will showcase a different game with new rules, making it even more exciting than it had been.
BANG!
Before Jake could begin the conversation, his room's door sprang open. It was such a powerful move that it was a miracle the door didn't get off its hinges.
Mary stepped in, holding a huge pack of chips.
She was throwing a handful of chips into her mouth.
"You seven bastards!" Mary screamed. "You'd better join my guild before the second esports tournament!"
Jake apologized. "I'm sorry for her."
Last Coin weakly smiled. "It's fine! Your sister and her guild lost in the first division, but she was amazing! Her magic is so fun, and it was such a huge surprise that she could turn it into a wolf spirit!"
As per his studies and preparation for the next battles, Last Coin watched his continent's first division and studied their mages. He also observed other continents' players and absorbed as much experience as possible.
Mary was a player that Last Coin grew to respect a lot. She was so versatile that he took a lot of inspiration from her to strengthen his Apocalypse Magic.
'Eh, so this idiot counted for something?' Jake thought.
Damien said, "Haha! Untamed won the third division, right?"
'Cross Evil bastards won't stay high for too long!' Mary thought.
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"You serious?" Jake asked.
Last Coin nodded. "Yes... I can't see myself earning in other fields, but I believe I will do well in esports. Of course, I'll sign with your sister's guild through Arthur!"
"Thank you, Justin," SWalker said.
Jake nodded. "I see."
What had happened yesterday had given everyone thoughts. Jake wondered what others planned, but he wanted them to share their plans like Justin did.
It was, of course, Last Coin's name.
Looking at the screen, Jake could see that Damien and Liza were together. These two sat so close to each other that a real fan girl of Damien would have gritted their teeth at El Boss Queen and threatened to take her life.
Liza's future was in Damien's hands.
Jake hoped that she would be on the right course now.
Sin was alone, but SWalker planned to ask her out so she wouldn't be alone.
Shaw never was alone, so Jake wasn't worried about him.
'I was always a loner... but it has started to bother me now...' Jake thought. It was a development he would have never expected, yet here he was, getting jealous.
He could enter a guild like Last Coin and bond with others, but that didn't suit his book—at least now.
After inwardly sighing, Jake cleared his throat.
He said, "Let's review our enemies."