Classmancers - A MOBA Esport Story - Part 4

Vol.20 Ch.20: Julia's Last Chance

A ward revealed Rosemary in the middle of her rotation from Mid to Top. She was probably planning to solo push the lane while nobody was there.

As it happened, Julia was in Top Jungle right now. She had just finished clearing the Wraith Camp and planned to go back to Mid, but...

Wow, is this like the best freakin' opportunity ever!? Julia grinned dangerously. "Alright, I'll agree to surrender and all, but lemme play one more wave! I'll show you what I can REALLY do!"

"One more wave?" Howard raised an eyebrow. "Are you planning to fight Rosemary in Top?"

"Yeah, I'll mop the floor with that pompous Jungler!" Julia asserted. "She's been feeling herself too much just because she's a little fed."

"She's not just 'a little' fed, you know," Howard corrected. "She's two levels ahead of you."

"Yeah, that she is..." For a moment there, that fact nearly knocked out Julia's determination.

In terms of raw stats, a difference of two levels wasn't a big deal. Like, Julia could easily take on a Lv. 12 opponent as a Lv. 10.

The real problem was that a "two levels difference" implied more than just that. Rosemary was "two levels ahead" in terms of exp, but also in terms of gold. It meant her build was stronger than Julia's.

In short, Julia was at a total disadvantage here, no question about it. Nonetheless...

"I want to try it anyway," Julia insisted. "I mean, all these girls are supposed to be newbies, right? I gotta be able to dunk on them!"

"Well," Howard said. "I definitely wouldn't say Rosemary plays like a newbie."

"Hmph. To me, it looks like she's just riding the momentum she built at the start of the game."

"That's true, yes." Howard nodded. "She's been coasting on it ever since the opening."

"So, I say it's about damn time somebody kicked her off the high horse! I'll MURDER her!"

"... and, you seriously believe you can do it?"

"Well, you're planning to throw the game anyway, right? So, there's nothing to lose even if I fail."

"And, I bet you're hoping I won't deduct you any points for failing, right? Smartass much? Haha"

"I mean, let's be real," Julia continued. "The only reason you even considering putting me on the first-string is that I can fight better than Gilbert, right?'

"Not quite. But, not exactly wrong, either." Howard nodded. "Your turtling is also pretty useful in the right circumstances. But yes, I do care more about seeing your aggressive side in action. That's the main thing the team is lacking."

"So, lemme show it to you!" Julia declared. "I'mma WRECK that fed fatty and prove that you should ALWAYS put me on the first-string in all games!"

"That's quite the determination you've got there, but you picked the worst possible opponent here. This is one fight you can't win."

"Then, lemme prove you wrong!" Julia insisted. "Though, as you say, it's going to be rough. I might even have bad luck and lose, so it'll be great if you don't hold it against me if that happens."

"You're seriously trying to eat the cake and leave it whole, huh." Howard shook his head. "I can't judge your performance based on something one-sided like this. Either commit to it and treat it like a real play, or just drop it."

"Grrrr..." Julia grumbled. God, what a blockhead! Does he hate me or something!? I swear he does! He's always like this, refusing to compromise on anything. Goddammit!