When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 160

She couldn't help but blurt out, "Honestly, SkyBlaze splurging on a new gunner wouldn't have been an issue. Why push Evelina into this? It's like heading straight for disaster. Everyone saw Evelina's dismal performance in the last match."

Lemira's lips curled slightly, "Because they're thicker than water, that's why."

Lucian choked on her words, equally puzzled about Alaric's reasoning. To spite Lemira, maybe?

The match kicked off shortly after.

Watching the game unfold, Lemira knew SkyBlaze was headed for a brutal loss. As expected, Alaric's patience snapped, gearing up for an offensive play.

But Evelina was just not keeping up, even risking their hideout. Every attempt at targeting the enemy missed by a mile.

Alaric exploded, "Evelina, what the heck is going on? Weren't you supposed to hit them? Are you blind? They're right there and you still miss!"

"I'm doing my best here. They've got me pinned."

Evelina grew frantic, wondering why no one was covering for her.

Soon enough, the opposition closed in.

As they moved, Alaric fumed, "Evelina, I told you to snipe their mage, and you can't land a single hit?"

"I really am trying! They're well-guarded, and you guys aren't covering me."

"You're a gunner; this is your job! If Lemira were here, she'd have nailed it!" the words slipped out before Alaric could stop them.

An awkward silence fell over the team, all privately agreeing that with Lemira, the situation would've been different.

Without Lemira as their ace, continuing the competition seemed futile.

Evelina froze, shocked that Alaric would vent his frustration in front of so many, comparing her unfavorably to Lemira.

Noticing the live camera pointed at her, she wiped her tears in grievance, "I'm sorry, I really tried my best. I'm so sorry!"

"Crying, always crying! Can tears solve anything?" Alaric was on the brink of madness.

Lifting his gaze, he saw Lemira in the VIP section, his look one of utter defeat.

Without Lemira, he felt powerless. He needed his sister more than ever!

The live broadcast then switched its focus to Lemira.