Chapter 195: The First Esports Tournament — Seventh Division (1)
Though it wasn't confirmed yet whether Jake's team acquired one of the limited spots in the esports tournament, Prince took matters into his own hands. He told everyone to check the auction house and look for equipment sets of their preferred liking.
He also told them to add as many accessories as possible to the cart.
He'd overgear everyone.
It was a term used for players who spent too much money on items and similarly had too much of them on themselves.
"Are you sure about that?" SWalker asked.
Prince waved his hand. "I am."
"Thanks… I'll pay back for it after I take care of my family matters," SWalker said.
He was probably the second richest member of the team, at least that was what he inferred. He hadn't used any money on the game, which would be the easiest way to expose his gaming endeavors.
Prince shook his head. "You don't have to. All you have to do is ensure you do not fail anything and get me to the international tournament. That's what I need."
SWalker thought aloud. "Is that enough?"
"It is. I've told the team that this is the most important goal. I need to reveal myself to the world!" Prince said as he clenched his hand.
It was his current goal.
He wanted others to see his face and get interested in him.
His sales would increase then!
As of now, the immersive game is the best escape from reality. That said, not everyone can be the best in the game or get their hands on the exciting stuff. Anything is possible here, but not for everyone.
It meant that movies, novels, and comics were still popular.
Imagination was such a powerful asset that it'd never disappear from people's lives.
What was impossible in the current Legend Enigma World was possible in other environments—all available for people to enjoy in various forms.
SWalker asked, "Aren't the current top movies based on the dungeon expeditions in this world?"
Prince sneered, "They're too stiff. Their art is fake and soulless! There's no real experience or danger in them! This world allows authors to embrace all risks and prospects, yet they didn't dare to put in the effort to learn about it and its mechanics! That's why they lack soul and excitement!
Once my movie hits theaters, the world will understand the real potential of movies created in collaboration with the immersive world!"
It could be said that Damien Twice was writing the manuscript. The pen would be his experiences in The Legend Enigma Online, and the writing program would be the world itself.
It was a project he'd spent a lot of time on.
Jake chimed in. "The auction house is crowded and limited in space. We should split to save time."
They were on their way to the auction house, after all.
Prince read Jake's signal, 'Seems like my dark horse wants to be alone with Lil Queen! I thought I'd introduce him soon to a sugar mommy he'd be able to suck a lot from, but it appears he's interested in crazies.'
He didn't give this relationship a long time but approved it.
Everyone else also thought similarly after Jake brought up this point.
Only El Boss Queen was nervous, as she thought she might be alone with Damien Twice.
Jake chuckled. "If you share your coins with Sin, we can split into two teams. I'll go with her and SWalker. You take Shaw, El Boss Queen, and Last Coin."
Prince thought, 'What is my dark horse cooking?! This art is heading in a dangerous direction! I can't see through him… I don't understand his manuscript, but I'll play along.' He said aloud, "Alrighty!"
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Jake's time in the auction house was a calm and pleasant experience.
He was stunned by how much money he could spend, but that didn't take anything from the pleasant experience.
He was also with Sin and SWalker, who comported calmly and naturally.
Sin was used to auction houses, and SWalker's knightly comportment saved them time.
'I wonder how the other group is doing,' Jake thought. 'Shaw can easily retort against anything Prince spits out. In case El Boss Queen suddenly goes mad at him, he's the saving card. Coin also needs to get used to the attention, so putting him with conspicuous Prince should help him adapt to people's eyes.'
It was a good plan.
Jake believed that everything would go nicely.
But as he left the auction house, he was shocked that his teammates had begun a battle on the streets!
It was Last Coin and Shaw versus Prince and El Boss Queen!
'Shaw! You were supposed to be the saving card! What the hell are you doing dragging Coin into the battle?!' Jake shouted inwardly as he stared at his new friends.
SWalker said, "Shouldn't we step in?"
Sin replied, "Guards will."
"True," the swordsman nodded.
'You just want to see your brother to be shown his place!' Jake retorted.
How come he was doing what Shaw was supposed to be? And in the wrong place?
He clicked his tongue.
There was nothing he could do.
Shaw barked at El Boss Queen, "The heck was that? You threw me out of the booth despite my turn to buy items! What's your problem, thug?!"
He didn't have the slightest respect for El Boss Queen.
It was rare, as Shaw respected many people. That said, it wasn't surprising that he didn't show any hint of that toward El Boss Queen, a famous troublemaker.
She blushed, "I… I did that because of your stupid face!"
"This bish!" Shaw screamed.
The truth was that El Boss Queen, Shaw, and Damien were together in the booth. She was the first to buy items and be sponsored by Damien Twice.
When her turn was over, she was supposed to leave and make a spot for Last Coin.
Alas, she didn't want to leave Damien Twice's side.
Meaning she threw him out of the booth.
It was a surprise attack that Shaw couldn't have expected.
He was thrown out like trash.
Prince and Last Coin managed to calm the situation, but Shaw still demanded an explanation. El Boss Queen, however, hadn't even said a word and kept their lips zipped.
It irked Shaw so much that he raised his spear at her, leading to the current development.
Shaw clenched his spear, 'I know you have a skill that negates all physical damage! You're my worst enemy! So what? This skill is not limitless, and you can't wear it all the time! That's the weakness that you shared with us!'
It was important to know each other's weaknesses.
Jake's team had shared their strongest and weakest points in preparation for the tournament.
'Because it's like an invisible armor of ghastly ghost, you can fake wearing this anti-physical skill and exhaust your opponent's stamina! But I have Coin on my side, you bish! The future master of magic and alchemy, The Seven Dragons Potions Creator! He's the only one who can see through your mana flow! He can see whether you drape your muscle armor with this annoying skill or not!
You're going down the moment he tells me you're defenseless! My speed of a praying mantis is far superior to yours! I have a pass to slap your face, so you ain't returning to our training grounds intact, thug!'
Peace gave Shaw a card to slap this woman, meaning Shaw could curse at her and not hold back.
It was important to have a pass like that from a girlfriend.
He rushed in, and so did El Boss Queen.
While these two engaged in close combat, Prince and Last Coin exchanged glances.
Prince was well aware of Last Coin's skills.
He knew that this man could read mana so well that he even knew about Jake's four mana sources: legendary pets. Last Coin even noticed Cerberus' tattoo on Prince's back.
'My rival wants to use your eyes to see through Lil Queen's skill,' Prince thought. He smirked. "Stealing Spotlight!"
Last Coin was unable to avoid this one.
He was taunted, unable to use his voice.
He was even forced to unleash his ordinary skill, which was how taunts worked on mages.
Jake, however, had taught his friends about the trick.
Last Coin summoned his lighting bolt, which roared.
It snaked its way toward Prince like a dragon.
Thunder followed it as Last Coin became more confident in his skills.
Of course, Prince neatly defended himself against this attack with his shield. There was no dent on its surface as he loaded his skills into it.
That was when the auction's houseguards marched in.
"What are you doing before our action house?!"
All four were beaten into submission.
Jake sighed, "Here we go."
Sin smiled.
SWalker shook his head.
A week later, the Seventh Division Of The First Esports Tournament teams were confirmed.
[Sixteenth Team—Casual Clowns(CC)]
The tournament began another week later.
Opening it was The Seventh Division and their game—The Heaven Island(Battle Royal).
The teams were invited onto the scene for a short introduction…