Chapter 394
Vivienne arched an eyebrow, a yful smirk on her lips. "Let''s hear it."
"If I lose, you owe me a dance," Percival dered, his eyes holding a depth like the ocean as they fixed
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on her luminous, moonlit gaze.
She was stunning, breathtaking. Every time he looked into her eyes, he found beauty that shone with a
graceful light he treasured above all else.
"Deal, I''ll take the bet," she said, her voiceced with a hint of mischief. Leaning forward, Vivienne''s
soft red lips brushed against Percival''s cheek.
After a moment, she pushed away from him. "The game has started, Mr. Wolf," she teased before
leaving the rooftop.
Percival touched his cheek, still feeling the ghost of her kiss.
"Just you wait, I''ll get my revenge," he muttered under his breath.
Down at the gaming arena, the atmosphere was electric, with a massive online audience tuning in. It
was not just the gamingmunity—people who did not typically watch E-sports were also glued to
their screens for this event. After all, the champion would be a hometown hero no matter who won.
Fans of Team Snake were waving banners with Keh''s name, while supporters of Team Hawk were
not far behind, hoisting uprge signs rooting for Aaron.
As the yers took their seats and the host announced the rules, Vivienne and Percival found their
spots in the stands, eyes fixated on the live feed.
The match kicked off with Keh banning Aaron''s go-to hero. Unperturbed, Aaron picked a solid, all-
around choice.
Vivienne''s lips curved into a knowing smile. The show was about to begin.
The heroes selected, Aaron yed steadily, drawing first blood against Keh and clearing his jungle
camps. Keh cursed under his breath but rallied, taking Aaron down in a counterattack and even
snatching Bet''s red buff.
The match was a back-and-forth dance. Team Snake''s synergy was clear, quickly gaining the upper
hand. But Quentin of Team Hawk had stealthily secured the best position for the dragon. However, with
Callum''s help, Keh clinched it.
The tides of battle were apparent. Aaron was still powering up, farming his jungle while letting Fergus
take hits and Bet feed a couple of kills.
Keh was smug. He knew Aaron was notfortable with his hero and seemed outmatched.
Launching a team fight, Team Snake pushed two turrets on the topne. On the other side, Bet
took the opportunity to knock down one of the enemy''s turrets.
Still, Team Snake maintained control.
With the baron now in y, Keh took it down, bloodied but unbowed, and they pushed for the high
ground.
Aaron finally made a move, acing Team Snake in a solo ughter.
Team Hawk rallied, taking down the outer turrets on allnes.
Due to the baron buff, this was not enough for aeback.
After regrouping, Team Snakeunched an assault on the topne, using thest of the baron''s power
to reach the nexus.
Team Hawk fought valiantly but fell short.
The first game went to Team Snake.
The second game started with Hawk banning first, and just like Keh, Aaron banned Keh''sst
hero yet chose the same hero for himself.
Keh had anticipated this move, having trained with different heroes the past few days.
Team Hawk changed tactics, initiating an early team fight—a risky move for any pro yer. Engaging in
an all-out team fight without enough worth was almost suicide.
As they tried to hold midne, Bet took a detour and snatched the opponent''s red buff, leaving
Callum fuming over his lost treasure.
Percival grinned at Vivienne''s strategy. "ying mind games, Vivienne?"
Her lips quirked up in response. "My yers have nerves of steel."
Percival squeezed her hand. "No, only I belong to you."
Vivienne rolled her eyes. Was he really getting jealous now?
On the field, Aaron rampaged through the jungle, securing the dragon and catching Keh off guard.
It was clear now that Aaron''s previous performance was a ruse—he knew this hero all too well.
Aaron''s solo rampage continued, culminating in a pentakill with about half health left.
While Hawk seized this moment to push mid all the way to the inhibitor.
In a fit of desperation, Keh went for a solo pentakill.
Percival watched, knowing the end was near. Keh had lost his patience again.
Keh, now low on health, could only retreat.
But as Team Snake prepared for aeback, Aaron teleported to the high ground, securing another
solo kill thanks to Lennox''sst-ditch spell before being taken down.
By the time Snake recovered, Hawk had imed the baron. The final push toppled the nexus.
Keh was livid, nearly smashing hisputer.
The third game saw Keh drawing first and second blood, dominating the jungle, and targeting
Aaron relentlessly.
In the stands, Percival leaned back, his hand intertwined with Vivienne''s.
She patted his shoulder with a feignedfort that could not hide the twinkle in her eye. "Don''t worry,
Mr. Wolf. Your cleaning gear is all set."
The oue was inevitable. Despite a close match, Snake''sposure was shattered.
As the shoutcaster announced, "Victory for Team Hawk," confetti rained down, fireworks erupted, and
the championship trophy ascended amid cheers.
Team Hawk, the world champions, lifted their trophy high, basking in the glory of their hard-fought
victory.
The microphone was passed to Aaron, now a legend in his own right, as the crowd erupted in
celebration for their new hometown heroes.
Clutching the microphone with hands that could not quite steady themselves, Aaron struggled to
conceal his excitement, his voice wavering and eyes glistening with tears. "This victory, the person we
owe it to the most is our coach!"
Aaron''s gaze swept across the sea of faces below him until he found the one that had be etched
into his memory. "Without her, there would be no ''us'' today. I wouldn''t have reached these heights. I
just want to say, Coach, thank you. There will always be a ce for you in my heart. You are, and
always will be, the most important person to me."
After his words hung in the air, the room stilled for a few heartbeats before erupting into a frenzy of
cheers.
But was this really just gratitude he was expressing?
It sounded suspiciously like a love confession!
Aaron ducked his head, taking a moment topose himself before he looked up again, only to find
that Vivienne had vanished from sight.
His grip on the microphone tightened, and a shadow of sadness flickered across his eyes.
"While I have this moment," Aaron said, his voice dropping to a gravitas thatmanded the room''s
attention, "there''s something else I need to announce."
The buzzing crowd hushed, hanging on his every word.
After a brief pause, Aaron spoke again, each word deliberate and weighted, "After thispetition, I
will be retiring along with the entire team!"