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“But we all assumed Night Cat would decline. What prompted this sudden change of heart?” one of them wondered aloud.
Hank pondered this himself, absently running fingers through his hair.
“Perhaps she possesses a strong moral compass and cannot abide Austen’s ingratitude. For now, let’s focus on honing our abilities. We can present this question to her when we meet tomorrow.”
By the time her evening date with Andrew arrived, Isabella had regained her equilibrium. They shared precious romantic moments together. On the weekend, Isabella joined Hank for their anticipated gaming session in person.
The five of them now shared a singular mission—to elevate their rankings sufficiently to challenge Austen directly. For Isabella, achieving this objective would prove effortless, but Hank and his companions lacked Austen’s natural aptitude. Ascending to his level within such a compressed timeframe would present considerable challenges for them.
Isabella surveyed the eager foursome and, instead of diving straight into team formation, suggested, “Previously, I hadn’t properly assessed your gameplay techniques. Today, I’d like to observe the four of you in action first, so we can identify areas for improvement.”
“You’re going to guide us?” One of Hank’s companions immediately grasped Isabella’s proposition, his expression brightening with anticipation.
Isabella confirmed with a nod.
“While I could boost your rankings or even pilot your accounts, you’ll need mastery over your own characters during Austen’s live stream. I want your victory to stem from genuine skill. I have complete faith in your capabilities.”
In the Finger Dance community, Night Cat—the reigning champion of the seasonal expert leaderboard—was viewed as virtually untouchable. Yet here she stood before them, expressing unwavering confidence in their potential.
Hank and his three companions embodied the spirit of passionate, principled young men. Being carried to victory paled in comparison to triumph through their own merit.
Isabella’s words ignited their determination, and they responded with resolute nods.
“We’ll follow your guidance completely!” they declared.
“Good,” Isabella replied.
With keen attention, Isabella positioned herself behind the quartet, methodically evaluating their gaming prowess and offering precise guidance on their technical execution.
“Now, implement what I’ve demonstrated, and let’s unite for a round.” Selecting a challenging difficulty level, Isabella led them into the game, where the familiar pulse of competitive rhythm filled their ears. She strategically placed herself behind Hank and the others, seamlessly compensating for their missteps.
The four players absorbed Isabella’s instructions with intense focus. Though initially struggling with the new techniques, they soon witnessed the brilliance of her methodology unfold.
Their fingers danced across the controls with newfound grace, their movements becoming more calculated and precise. Their speed naturally increased, and their error rate dropped dramatically.
Transitioning from training to challenge rounds, they progressed through multiple matches. Hank and his companions watched in amazement as their evaluation scores steadily climbed, their hearts swelling with a sense of accomplishment and renewed optimism.
“At this rate of improvement, we’ll be ready to face Austen within a week!” Hank exclaimed.
As evening approached, Isabella acknowledged their enthusiasm with a nod before offering sage advice.
“Remember to maintain balance—separate your academic studies from gaming practice. Don’t let your priorities become misaligned for this challenge. Is that clear?”
“Crystal clear,” Hank’s friends replied, regarding Isabella with profound respect and ready to follow her guidance without hesitation.
Knowing that Isabella was about to leave, one of the boys suddenly asked, “Why did you decide to join us? I could sense some hesitation earlier.”
Isabella paused for a moment, then responded, “You’re right; I was hesitant at first. But people’s minds can change over time.”
She then shared the incident where she’d witnessed Austen bullying an elderly man and a child.
“Austen has hurt you, and now he’s hurting innocent people too. I can’t just turn a blind eye to that—it goes against my conscience.”
“You’re amazing!” one of them exclaimed.
The four of them were deeply moved by Isabella’s integrity and strong sense of justice, their outrage at Austen’s actions fueling their determination to train harder. Each day, they grew better.
Meanwhile, rain drizzled steadily over Ansport, casting a heavy, gray sky from morning to evening.
In his spacious new home, Austen stood before a mirror, carefully adjusting his outfit. Tomorrow marked the beginning of his journey with the filming crew. As per Tatiana’s instructions, he was required to host nightly live streams on the gaming platform leading up to his debut, carefully cultivating his public image.
Finger Dance, the game that had taken the gaming world by storm, still had only a handful of truly skilled players. Austen, however, stood out as one of them. Every time he went live, his streams drew in an impressive crowd of enthusiastic viewers.
Austen left nothing to chance when it came to his live streams. He meticulously prepared, determined to present the best version of himself to his audience. His former club coach had always insisted on a simple streaming look: neatly trimmed hair, a crisp white short-sleeved shirt, and a pair of headphones. But this time, Austen had no intention of following that advice.
After all, which celebrity in the entertainment industry didn’t flaunt branded clothes?
Those plain white T-shirts, which cost just a few dollars, no longer felt worthy of someone like him.
Tonight’s stream was crucial—Tatiana had arranged for his photos and videos to circulate, spotlighting his transition into acting. Everything had to be perfect.
Austen admired his reflection in the mirror, a satisfied smirk playing on his lips, before settling confidently into the chair at his computer desk.
He launched the live stream, and almost immediately, fans began flooding in with comments.
“Finally! We’ve been waiting forever for you to go live!”
“Has Austen switched up his style today? He seems a little different from how he looked before.”
“I’m sending a gift—just start the game already!”
Austen quickly skimmed through the comments, greeted his eager fans with a smile, and began matchmaking for the game.
Meanwhile, Isabella messaged Jared.
“Jared, I need a favor tonight.”
“Name it, boss,” came his quick reply.
“I’ll be doing a PK with some kids and a game streamer. Keep an eye on him, and make sure he doesn’t log off mid-game.”
Jared raised an eyebrow at the unusual request but didn’t question it. His boss’s gaming skills were legendary, and he figured someone clueless must have crossed her.
“No problem,” he replied.
Jared tapped a few keys on his screen and fired up his computer, not bothering to question Isabella’s request. After all, when the boss spoke, it was a command, and he would follow it without hesitation.
Isabella glanced at Austen’s stream. He had just wrapped up a game and was basking in the praise and virtual gifts from his fans.
Pleased with the attention, he was gearing up for another match.
“We’ve been matched with him!” Hank exclaimed to Isabella. His eyes were glued to his phone screen, filled with excitement and determination.
Austen remained unaware of what was coming. He had just received a message letting him know that Tatiana’s team had entered the live stream. They wanted him to focus on winning the game, as the highlight would serve as the best promotion for him.
There was a half-minute wait before the new game started, and during this brief pause, he engaged with his viewers. Having risen to fame from a small club, many of his loyal fans knew his backstory. Now that he had left the club without joining a new one, his followers were eager to know what his next move would be.
“Austen, now that you’ve left that toxic club, are you thinking of joining another? Managing solo must be tough, right?”
Austen read the fan’s comment and gave a rueful smile.
“It’s better to handle things on my own, no matter how tough it gets, than to be taken advantage of. But don’t worry, I truly believe that after the struggle comes the reward. And if I have any exciting plans, I’ll be sure to share them with all of you.”
As soon as Austen finished speaking, the game kicked off, and he quickly shifted his focus.
His words clearly struck a chord with the fans, who began furiously cursing his old club in the live stream.
The club’s founder, Hank’s brother, had long been viewed as a villain in the eyes of many fans, his reputation tarnished beyond repair. As new viewers joined the stream, they quickly learned about Austen’s story and were impressed by his gaming record. Sympathy poured in from all corners, and soon they began following him and sending gifts.
However, during a break in the game, Austen glanced at his opponent team’s battle record. His previously composed and confident expression vanished in an instant.
For the first time, Austen felt the weight of pressure during a random game. The last time he had experienced such tension was when he faced Night Cat, the top player on the leaderboard.
That challenge had drawn a swarm of streamers, all eager to compete, but Night Cat outperformed them all. From that moment on, Austen learned to stick to random matchmaking games during his streams, avoiding the unnecessary risks that came with solo challenges.
But now, the team he had been matched with seemed on the verge of surpassing him.
Austen’s focus sharpened, his expression tense as he played with renewed seriousness. Still, the opponent appeared to be his equal.
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