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Chapter 243
Chapter 243
When Karl made it into the starting lineup for the EW Club, his popularity surged, boosting his social media followers to a hefty sixty to seventy thousand. The club, a beacon for gamers who worshipped the ground these players dueled on, became a second home for him. Yet, with the spotlight came the shadows. For every defeat, Karl bore the brunt of criticism, accused of dragging the team down and failing to sync with the tactics that the veterans, his idols, executed with finesse.
The release of a controversial video had the fanbase in an uproar, with comments flooding in:
"Whoa, is this the new sharpshooter for EW Club? I thought it was supposed to be a girl!"
"This guy's got some serious swag!"
- "Come take a look, folks. Is this a slap in the face or what? @Wade"
"I'm literally in tears. EW Club is on the verge of victory. Just one win, and I'll die happy. Watching them grow over the years, my connection's too deep!"
Karl, watching these comments roll in, felt a swell of fighting spirit despite the sting of tears. But just as he was finding his footing, criticism from the community threatened to knock him back down.
The video's release, however, flipped the script. Floyd, the team's captain and a figure of calm authority, was caught off guard by the sudden shift in public opinion. Accustomed to the controlled environment of professional gaming where strategies were guarded like state secrets, Karl's decision to release footage from a training match was a breach of protocol.
Facing the wrath of Floyd, Karl stood his ground, willing to accept any punishment. He couldn't bear seeing his teammates, his idols, take the fall for the team's shortcomings. "I can't stand by and watch EW Club get dragged through the mud anymore!" he declared, a statement that brought his team to the brink of tears.
In the midst of the turmoil, Floyd's reaction was unexpected. The man known for his composed demeanor in the gaming world unleashed a fury no one had seen before, demanding the video be deleted immediately. The tension in the room was palpable as Floyd, the gentle giant, revealed a side of him that was fiercely protective of his team and their strategies.
As Karl complied, deleting the controversial post, the team faced the aftermath together. Floyd, taking charge, reached out to Hackett, a figure of immense power and influence in the gaming community, to contain the fallout. "Hackett we've got an urgent situation. A video from our team got leaked online, accidentally showcasing a strategy we've been working on. It's only been five minutes, but it's already spreading. I've ordered it to be taken down, but we might have missed some copies out there. I need your help to get this under control."
The drama behind the scenes of the EW Club was more than just about gaming; it was about loyalty, passion, and the fierce desire to protect one's team against all odds. In the world of esports, where every move is scrutinized, the bond between teammates is the ultimate strategy for survival. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
Floyd exhaled with relief as he hung up the phone, the weight of the conversation still lingering in the air.
But as he turned around, he found Yates standing on the balcony, his gaze fixed on him. Floyd was taken aback.
Yates began to approach slowly, his voice calm yet heavy with curiosity, "So, the reason you don't want me going pro is because it's all about public exposure these days. You're worried my face getting out there could lead to... what, exactly?"
Floyd knew the jig was up; Yates had overheard enough. He nodded reluctantly, "Yes."
With measured emphasis, Yates pressed on, "Why? What's going to happen?"
"Because... you'll die."
The idea that something as simple as exposure on the inte could be a death sentence sent a shiver down Yates' spine. Why? What was behind Floyd's ominous warning?