Alina's eyes widened in disbelief as she watched Zayn on the screen. It was almost surreal to see him standing there, basking in the glory of his team's achievement. Since she knew his real identity as Zayn Sultan, she had no idea he was even interested in gaming, let alone be part of a winning team.As she continued watching, her mind raced with questions. How did Zayn end up in the gaming industry? Was he really the leader of the team, or was he just a member? Alina was curious to know more about his involvement in the competition.Her brows furrowed in confusion as she continued watching Zayn give his speech on the screen. "He is a student?" she murmured to herself. "But he looks a bit too old to be in college." She judged based on her last recollection of him, but the last time she had seen him was at that hospital. She couldn't shake off the feeling that something wasn't quite right. "What's he doing in the gaming industry?" she muttered, feeling a mix of curiosity and concer
Her thoughts were interrupted by a loud cheer from the crowd, signaling the start of the competition. Alina's eyes stayed glued to the screen, her fingers still scrolling through the list.As Alina's eyes scanned through the list, her mind began to race, her attention was immediately drawn to the name of the team the player Z was from.The name of the team, "AUE," echoed in her mind as she tried to recall where she had heard it before. Then it hit her. "Wait a minute," she exclaimed, "Team AUE? That can't be a coincidence. AUE is the acronym for Abu Dhabi University Esports." She couldn't believe it. "Is it possible that Zayn is indeed competing for this university in the game tournament under a new identity?" Her heart raced with anticipation as she looked at Zayn's image again on the screen, her mind racing with possibilities. "Z? Zayn? Is he the one really using the acronym?" The thought made her pulse quicken with clarity as she considered the possibility.Alina's mind was rac
Alina's heart was pounding as she hastily closed the webpage on her laptop and grabbed her phone. Her mind was consumed with the mystery that was Zayn and Lord Z, and she knew she had to uncover the truth. She dialed the number, anxiously waiting for the person on the other end to answer. Finally, a voice on the other end picked up. "Hello?" the voice said, a hint of curiosity in their tone. "Hey, it's me," Alina replied, her voice slightly shaking. "Remember when I asked you to look into Zayn? Have you found anything out yet?" Alina couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency in her words. She needed to know if her suspicions were correct, and if Zayn was truly the enigmatic Lord Z. She held her breath, waiting for the response on the other end. At the Kreb Center, Zayn, along with the other attendees in the room, intently observed the first round of the game competition with unwavering focus. All eyes were glued to the massive screen, and not a single person dared to break
As they approached the stage, the commentator's voice boomed through the auditorium, introducing the other team with an air of intrigue, "Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to our formidable opponents, a team with a remarkable history of success. They have proven their worth as exceptional gamers and have been bestowed with the prestigious honor of being EA players with honorary awards. They are sure to give our competitors a run for their money!"Zayn's curiosity was piqued when he learned that the other team played for EA. "Really? They're EA players?" he asked, turning to his teammates. "This game might actually be a tough battle," he added, feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension. He knew that playing against experienced players from a big gaming company like EA would not be an easy feat."Wow, that's pretty impressive," Zayn thought to himself, his confidence shaken a bit by their opponent's impressive track record. He knew that his team would have to bring thei
Zayn turned to his team and said confidently, "Don't worry about their strategy. We have ours. We'll make do with the characters they left for us. It doesn't matter if they blocked out all the strong characters. We will win either way." His team looked at him with newfound confidence, and they began to select their characters.Zayn took a deep breath and looked at his teammates with a confident smile. "Alright, listen up, guys. We've got this," he said, his voice firm but reassuring. "I've watched a few videos of the opponents, and I've got a good idea of their strategy. Let's focus on our plan and execute it flawlessly."One of Zayn's teammates nodded eagerly. "What's the plan, Zayn?" they asked.Zayn lowered his voice and leaned in closer. "We need to stay defensive at the beginning and wait for them to make the first move. Then we strike hard and fast, taking out their weaker players first. If we can take control of the battlefield early on, we'll have the advantage."The rest
The remaining team members, their instincts urging them to intervene, hesitated momentarily upon hearing Zayn's directive. They exchanged quick glances, a mix of uncertainty and trust reflecting in their eyes.One of the team members, anxious about the safety of their comrades, voiced his concern hesitantly. "But Zayn, it feels wrong to just stand by while they struggle. Isn't there anything we can do to help them? They need our support. We can't just let them suffer."Zayn's gaze shifted to meet the concerned teammate's eyes, his voice resolute yet empathetic. "I understand your concern, but our current position is strategic and as the situation is now, we must think strategically. We must trust in our initial plan. Rushing in now would only expose ourselves to unnecessary risks. We will seize the opportunity at the right moment. Trust me, we can turn this situation around."His words hung in the air, tension palpable among the team. Yet, a collective nod of agreement passed throu
Amidst the echoing lamentations of the crowd, Zayn's team stood firm, their determination unyielding. The murmurs of doubt and skepticism filled the air, as the spectators whispered among themselves, casting gloomy predictions upon the fate of the AUE team."They had a beautiful game presentation, but it seems their downfall is inevitable now," remarked one spectator, his voice dripping with disappointment."Such a shame," sighed another, shaking their head in dismay. "Their talents shine in the realm of creativity, but can they truly deliver in the heat of competition?"Zayn's ears caught wind of the disheartening remarks, but they only fueled his resolve. He turned to his teammates, his voice laced with determination. "Do not let their words deter us," he whispered, his eyes gleaming with a fierce determination. "We were never meant to be confined by their expectations. We will rise above their doubts and show them what true resilience looks like."His teammates nodded in agreeme
Amidst the murmurs of disappointment and frustration, the other AUE students couldn't help but voice their discontent with the team selection. They felt that the professors had overlooked more talented individuals and instead sent a less capable group to the stage. "Seriously, why did they choose them? I can't believe they picked those guys to represent us. We have so many better players in our team. There are so many better options. These guys are making us look bad," complained the student that was asked to sit back instead of Zayn, his tone dripping with frustration."Yeah, this is such a letdown. We expected so much more from our team," chimed in another student, with disappointment evident in his voice.The crowd's discontentment seemed to echo throughout the auditorium, amplifying the sense of dissatisfaction. But amidst the sea of complaints, a few voices among the students stood out, offering a different perspective."But wait," a voice interrupted the chorus of complaints.