Chapter 89: Season 11

"Season 11 is here".

That was all Benjamin said but that was actually all that Noah needed to hear to understand why he came all the way to the game to seek him out.

From the very inception of the English Pro Alliance, Noah and his friends had been there. They were there even before the pro scene became a thing.

Noah and his friends were one of the first adopters of Warstar.

All the way from the 1st season of the English Pro Alliance, they were there, growing, creating stories alongside the league as the league matured.

But now, they were no longer there.

For over 10 years, Season 11 was the first season of the English Pro Alliance where Noah, Aria, Genevieve, Benjamin, Caleb, and Marcus were not in the scene and among the promotional banners.

And for the first season since the creation of the club, Cyber Squad which was usually synonymous with Noah Harrington would have another pro player at the helm as the captain and controller of the legendary Avatar, Stinger of War.

Noah experienced a rush of emotions.

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As Noah settled in, he listened through the same setup that he and his team had used during the World Championship broadcast.

The voices of the English Pro Alliance pundits filled his ears, their discussion now shifting to the main course of the program, the official introduction of the 20 clubs set to compete in the new season.

"Welcome back, folks! Now, let’s get into it, the 20 clubs that will be battling it out in this season of the English Pro Alliance!"

"Like usual, the first in the list is Cyber Squad, the London Club. One of the oldest and the most decorated clubs in England".

"Unfortunately, this season, there will be no Noah Harrington".

"But don’t be discouraged, fans because this season, Caster is the controller of the Battle God Avatar, Stinger of War".

"The best rookie winner of the past 2 seasons finally gets his due, inheriting the most legendary Avatar in the English Pro Alliance".

"Can Caster live up to the legacy of the Battle God?"

"We’ll find out as the season progresses".

"Caster is also the captain of Cyber Squad for the new season. That is a lot of responsibility on his young shoulders, but if the past is any precedent, Caster already shows that he’s mature enough to take on a lot of responsibility".

"Cyber Squad fans are hoping on him to lead a new-look Cyber Squad team to the top of England, reclaiming their throne as the RPG Warstar champions league winners come season end".

"Apart from Cyber Squad, it’s a no-brainer that the other club to pay attention to this season is Phoenix Rising".

"Also London-bred, the club is chasing their 4th consecutive title".

"After signing the newbie, Ethan Graves, and with Phoenix’s core still intact, do they have what it takes to tighten the distance to Cyber Squad?"

"The 3rd club in the season list is Scarlet Rose. 1-time champion club, the pride of Leeds. This season, they’re also gunning for the trophy".

"And then there’s Juggernaut, also 1-time champion. Like Scarlet Rose, the Birmingham City club is gunning for the trophy this season".

"There’s Oblivion Knights of Leicester, Nightfall of Bristol City, Imperium Tyrannus of Southampton, Pendragon Esports of Nottingham City, Midnight Revenants of Liverpool, Lionheart Legacy of Manchester, Shadow Dominion of Bradford, Blazing Gryphons of Coventry..."

"...Avalon Sovereign of Plymouth, Cerberus Core of Portsmouth, Exo Genesis of Peterborough, Steel Bastion of Sheffield City, Phantom Vortex of Norwich City, Helix Nova of London, Titan’s Ascent of Cambridge, and Stormborn Esports of Manchester, the club making its debut in the Pro Alliance for the first time".

"This season, London has 3 clubs in the English Pro Alliance".

"Maybe the trophy will be lifted in London again".

Excitedly, the analysts went down the list, highlighting each club, their strengths, weaknesses, and squad changes during the off-season.

Some had kept their core rosters intact, while others had undergone massive rebuilds, banking on new talents and fresh strategies. Cyber Squad being the big example of this.

Of course, they also spoke about the 3 pro clubs that were relegated after the previous season and the 3 that made it to the Pro Alliance this season.

After going through all 20 teams, the pundits zoomed in on the clubs to pay close attention to this season.

"First up, the reigning champions, Phoenix Rising! After dominating last season, they’re still the team to beat, most especially in God Noah’s absence".

"With Dain Ironvalor leading the charge, they remain a terrifying powerhouse".

"Next, we have Cyber Squad. They made some massive roster changes, but with their aggressive playstyle and the addition of Caster as Stinger of War’s new controller, they might be the dark horse this season!"

"Don’t forget Juggernaut, the eternal contenders. They’ve reached the playoffs five seasons in a row, but can they finally win it all a second time?"

"And of course, Scarlet Rose. Always dangerous, always unpredictable. With their ever mysterious and eccentric captain leading them, who knows what tricks they have up their sleeve?"

The discussion then shifted to rookie players debuting this season, fresh talents either scouted from Arena leaderboards, underground scenes, or even from the academy divisions.

"Alright, let’s talk about the new blood entering the league! Who are the rookies to watch out for?"

"We’ve got Mikhail Volkov, in-game Avatar Ghost. The Manchester prodigy has been terrorizing the Arena leaderboards and finally got picked up by Lionheart Legacy".

"Then there’s Elliot Hartwell, in-game Avatar Storm Bringer. A former academy star who Oblivion Knights promoted straight into the starting lineup".

"And let’s not forget Rachel, in-game Avatar Ember Sinclair, Blazing Gryphon’s promising new fire Elementalist. She’s got ridiculous mechanical skill for a rookie".

"And then there’s Ethan Graves too, Gabriel’s newest recruit".

Finally, the panelists made their predictions, debating which teams had the best shot at winning the title this year.

As Noah listened in on the conversation, a small smirk formed on his face.

A new season. A new battlefield.

And unknowingly to the rest of the world, the Godfather of Warstar was watching, as a passerby this time around.

At the end of the broadcast, Genevieve sighed and then she looked at Noah. "Captain, let’s talk about our team".

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