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Chapter 108: An encounter with Lord Doom [3]

Chapter 108: An encounter with Lord Doom [3]

Long ago...

After the end of a Pro Alliance game, a home Cyber Squad game, there was an interview, an interview for the captain of club Cyber Squad.

In that interview, Noah Harrington was asked a lot of questions but one of them was more prominent than the others.

"God Noah, Cyber Squad won again but we can’t help but notice that you and your teammates struggled far more than ever before just to win"

"Don’t you think its time to finally hand the baton over to an heir?"

"Like they say, the young shall grow".

"A lot of Cyber Squad fans these days are clamoring for the best rookie, Caster to be signed by Cyber Squad so you’d mentor him to take over your Stinger of War Avatar to continue your legacy".

Noah smiled. "First of all, I don’t think I’m quite done yet at the elite level of England’s Pro Alliance, so I’m not letting go of Stinger of War soon".

"Second though, Caster..., well, I also know him. I’ve fought against him once or twice in games, and I do have to admit that the boy is talented".

"His Combat Mage knowledge, reflexes, and skill execution are all flawless. All he needs is more experience of the game to shore up his combat style".

"Not now. But maybe in the future if I’m to mentor an heir, it’d be him".

This interview happened a year ago.

...

Of course, Noah knew Caster.

There were just so many Combat Mages in the game and even the Pro Alliance that could catch Noah’s eye, but Caster was one of them. The boy was not just talk, he truly was talented and skilled.

This was why after fighting him for so long, he recognized Caster’s unique aggressive Combat Mage combat style.

He also noticed another thing, the rage and hatred now fueling this player.

’What happened?’ Noah was concerned, so he asked to confirm.

When Caster answered though, he finally understood.

’Genevieve really said a new season of the pro alliance was starting soon, is this where this came from?’ He sighed.

His expression softened, he understood what was happening.

The pressure, the expectations, the weight of a club that once stood at the top of the eSports scene, and the weight of controlling an Avatar like the Battle God.

When not handled well, it could weigh down even a pro.

Noah approached Caster calmly. "I wasn’t mocking you. Your speed is real, but speed alone won’t carry you to the top. You lack control and clarity in battle, you have too many things on your mind".

Noah chuckled. "You want to prove too many things to too many people".

"What do you have to prove?"

"You’re already at the top, why not savor it? Why feel the need to prove yourself all over again?"

He sighed. "You’re confident, I know, but there’s some point where confidence becomes arrogance".

"I don’t know exactly what happened to you that made you seek me out in the game, but let me guess, Cyber Squad lost right?"

With the initial rage and hatred that Caster came with, he would have never answered but after sparing for the past 10 times, he was humbled already.

Caster came fueled with rage and ego, eager to bring God Noah down, but instead he was schooled for the past 10 straight rounds.

Well, that thrashing did well to calm his burning rage and ego.

His rage wavered; he nodded. "Yes, Cyber Squad lost, 2-8 to Lionhearts Legacy and it was a home game".

Noah was startled. "Against Harvey, that shameless bastard? No wonder". He shook his head.

Caster looked at him.

Noah sighed again. "I understand you wanting to prove yourself, you wanting to prove to the world that with Stinger of War, you’re now the best".

"But is all of that really necessary?"

"Besides," he shook his head. "You look down on your opponents too much".

"You’re talented, not invincible".

"I can call at least 10 names in the Pro Alliance currently that’ll floor you in a 1v1 in the Arena".

"I...," Caster wanted to say something but in the end he kept quiet.

Thinking of something, Noah chuckled. "Caster, tell me, do you think I turned Stinger of War into the Battle God by defeating every single opponent I faced?"

"..." Caster could not answer.

"Of course not". Noah laughed.

"What shaped the Battle God was the indomitable victories and the 1v3s, but before all that, what shaped Stinger of War was the countless losses, and the lessons that I learned from every single failure".

"I didn’t just jump to the level where I could beat everybody".

"I crawled my way to the top one step at a time, it’s just that I did it faster than everybody else". He smirked. "And I was better too".

"Because you inherit Stinger of War does not mean you’re invincible now?" He shook his head. "Instead, your trials truly begin now".

"You’re no longer that rookie that could be trivialized, now, you’re the controller of the Battle God".

"If they play against you at 100% before, now opponents will strive to play against you when they’re at 120%, even 150%".

"That’s the burden of wearing the tag of Battle God".

"That’s the price to pay".

"And if you look down on them, thinking you’re invincible, boy, you’re in for a reality check very soon".

"I guess that’s what you experienced?"

Caster nodded timidly.

Noah laughed. "It’s fine to feel bad, just don’t let it weigh you down. Take it as a learning experience, and make sure you come back stronger".

"So, Caster, what will you do in the next game?"

Caster hesitated a bit, but then he answered. "I won’t underestimate my opponents no matter who they are!"

"Good". Noah nodded, satisfied.

Caster hesitated a bit, thinking of something.

Everything happened so fast. One moment, he was angry at Noah, determined to show him who was boss and the next moment, he was humbled.

’I never knew a beat-down could change someone so fast’. He thought.

He asked. "God Noah, your skill is clearly still at the very top. Why did you retire from the pro scene?"

Noah chuckled, waving his mind nonchalantly. "Nothing important, you don’t need to know".

Caster didn’t push, but then he asked.

"Will you return?"

Noah looked at him. "Yes, next season".

"Does that mean we’ll be rivals".

"Yes, but I’ll win".

Caster chuckled. "After all you said since, I was beginning to think you were an imposter but hearing this, I’m glad, you’re still the arrogant and shameless God Noah".

Noah laughed. "They call me that?"

"Among the pro circles, yeah".

Thinking of something, Caster suddenly bowed with his alternate account Avatar. "God Noah, I’m grateful for the guidance".

"I won’t tarnish the legacy of Stinger of War".

"That’s great," Noah waved absentmindedly. "But since you’re already here, and you’re a pro, I think you’re the best candidate to be my sparring partner".

"Huh?"

Noah chuckled. "You see, my weapon unlocked a new form at level 30, and I’m yet to familiarize myself with it and integrate it into my style".

"That’s why I came to the Arena, to spar and improve my usage of it".

"Why not be my sparring partner?"

"..."

Caster was speechless. ’This...’

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