Alex decided to make things clear during the team-building time on Monday.Although everyone was usually in the club, it was impossible to get everyone in the same room. A few members gamed upstairs, while others did so on the villa's balcony. Some used the training room to play different games than the one used for competitions. Or they'd host livestreams and receive monetary gifts through Super Chats. Some people lounged in random places while phoning their girlfriends.Monday was a rest day, so the club members usually headed out for the day. That said, the manager would take everyone out for a meal on the first Monday of every month. Everyone was free to take a break after the meal. Those whose homes were near the villa could return home. Meanwhile, those whose homes were further could lounge in the club. They could also visit their girlfriends for the day.The entire team was only present during that meal. Otherwise, not everyone would show up for regular mealtimes in the v
That meal went by uneventfully.To be more specific, it was uneventful for Alex alone. He had gotten excluded, and nobody paid him any attention anymore. His teammates ignored him as they chowed down on the feast. It was like he didn't exist in that space.Compared to the treatment he got when he first arrived at the club, this was more like waking up from a dream. Even so, Alex didn't feel frustrated or unsure about what to do. Instead, he stuck to his plans and strove for his goals after returning from the meal.At that point, Alex had become invisible to the other members. They only interacted with him when necessary. He planned to continue this competition season. After that ended, he would ask about other clubs' goals. Alex figured that clubs might want him for his experience and capabilities in the game arena.Alex's team continued to lose. The comments online expressed it was a pity that Alex's teammates didn't operate with his formidable strategy. Some people even ridic
"If no clubs want me, can I buy out my own work contract?" Alex's goal was crystal clear. He liked the thrill of competing against his opponents in the game arena. So, he didn't mind quitting for a year and returning to continue his Esports career afterward.He liked the competitions and enjoyed the audience's cheers whenever he won. Above all, he loved how he felt after winning a game.Since Alex's team in KIL wanted a comfortable life, he planned to leave and join a more driven team that strove for victory. It was his career path, so he called the shots. He needed to break himself out of this predicament he had put himself into.The chubby manager's eyes widened in sheer disbelief and surprise. It was like he had heard the most bizarre statement. He looked at the youthful and naive Alex, whose features hardened sternly. Even so, the manager didn't believe Alex could do it. He chuckled. "You want to buy out your work contract? How much money do you have? Do you plan to use your r
"What happened next?" Rebecca became invested as Caleb talked about his and Alex's past. She couldn't help wanting to travel back in time and slap that chubby manager. She found the manager vile for trying to con a teenager like that. Rebecca believed people should do the right thing regardless of what path they had chosen in life. So what if Alex's club was unwilling to win and only wanted to do the bare minimum in competitions? They had no right to prevent Alex from achieving his dreams. It wasn't like Alex owed them anything. Likewise, Alex's team shouldn't have interfered with Alex. He had only entered the professional Esports competition to chase his dreams.Although Rebecca had only watched the competition for two days, she had witnessed plenty of intense battles. She hadn't played games before but could tell how the players used every method to score points in the game arena.She recalled the previous round. The other team playing against Blindstrike was helpless since t
"Fortunate?""Yeah. We had the money and guts to establish our club because we were fortunate," Caleb answered. He learned his parents' company had bought his and Alex's half-completed game after he enrolled in college. On top of that, their father, Dante, modified the game and made it more seamless.Dante returned the game to the two during the summer vacation after their college entrance exams. After that, Alex and Caleb successfully developed the game. It later became a hit and brought them a lot of money.Alex and Caleb got their game, which they'd poured their souls into, back because they were fortunate. It was also because of their luck that they succeeded in earning money.Since then, Alex and Caleb no longer denied their status as wealthy heirs. They began accepting their family's sincere aid. After all, one shouldn't feel embarrassed for getting help from their parents.Their parents would never feel ashamed of them, even if they turned out to be failures. The same cou
Discussions gradually faded into cheers when the pick-and-ban process started.Rebecca's attention also shifted from the gossip to the gaming arena. She raised her brows in shock when she saw a woman on one of the teams. She couldn't help gasping when the massive screen showed the side profile of a pretty woman in a headset. "That lady's beautiful! Are there female players in this specific game's competition? I don't think I've ever seen one in other games …" Rebecca tried hard to recall the other competitions. Although she never cared about Esports competitions, she occasionally browsed trending online news. So, Rebecca would sometimes read articles that mentioned the champions of Esports competitions. Yet, she could've sworn there had never been a female player.According to netizens, teams had to live together while training for competitions. It was inconvenient for a female to live alongside male teammates. So, the expenses of getting another living space would be higher.Fo
The competition soon resumed, and the teams switched sides in the arena.As Flashfocus won the first round, they had an advantage. Everyone could see the frown on Blue Mushroom's face when the camera panned to him. It was because he had insulted the other teams on Twitter before the competition started. That was why many people shouted when the cameras focused on him.There were still many fans cheering for him. Numerous fans were seen waving his team's flag when the camera focused on the auditorium. Needless to say, there was a significant difference between watching the competition in person and through the live broadcast. The cheers made it clear to Rebecca why armies let out war cries before rushing into battle. Those cheers could make one's blood rush with motivation.It was a pity that Rebecca wasn't one to get influenced by her environment. Not to mention, the main focus was on Blindstrike now, so it was unnecessary to get excited over them. Rebecca wouldn't have minded
Caleb cocked a brow. "How would you know if you haven't even told me?"Rebecca leaned against the chair and looked up at the post-match scores on the big screen. She didn't know much about the gaming industry. Yet, she could still tell how talented SUN was from her scores. SUN could ditch her team and shoot for the top with her incredibly superior scores. Rebecca felt sad when she thought about that and the information she found earlier.SUN was a player with outstanding skills and sharp senses. Yet, because she was a girl, she needed to stand out at the top for others to notice her. Only then could she secure a position in the starting lineup.Meanwhile, clubs preferred to sign random lazy men with average skills. That was indeed something to be sad about.As Rebecca stayed silent, Caleb grabbed their water and snacks without saying anything. He simultaneously said, "Some things are indeed upsetting. Still, we should trust the gaming industry's methods. Not every boss is willi