Classmancers - A MOBA Esport Story

Vol.1 Ch.15: Impenetrable Shield

The rhythm of Howard's team completely changed. At first glance, it seemed as if each individual member became stronger, by patching out the weaknesses Yuel had been exploiting until now. However, in truth, the huge change was caused by just one person.

"Mark, go meet Gil, the Warlock, in the jungle." Howard said.

"Huh?" Mark checked the mini-map with a puzzled expression. Gilbert, the team's Warlock, was on his way to Bot Lane in order to help pushing. What's the point of leaving that very same lane just meet him halfway there?

Not to mention, Mark hasn't even finished clearing the minion wave yet. It felt like a terrible time to leave the lane. Was it some kind of test? "Shouldn't I push the lane until he arrives? It sounds like a waste to go all the way to meet him. Besides, there are still minions here."

"Just to be on the safe side." Howard said. "With the Ranger and Lionfolk, the enemy team effectively has two junglers, so we can't let our guard down. If you don't stick together, one of you may be picked off. You don't wanna feed them any more, do you?"

"O-Of course not!" Mark gulped. Questioning Howard's order was yet another error for the huge pile he already accumulated, he was totally blowing this exam. Damn!

"Heh, don't worry about it." Howard patted Mark's shoulder. "You're right, I'm being pretty cautious here. But, our next wave already spawned, so it can deal with the remaining minions without letting them damage the Golem. Even if you don't stay on lane, the Golem will be safe for a while. Besides, the plan is to push hard with the next wave anyway, right?"

"Oh, yeah." Mark nodded. Phew, what a relief. It didn't seem like Howard was angry with him at all. "I thought I'll farm the Hyena Camp while waiting for the Warlock, but guess that's still too risky."

"That's actually a great idea! Once you meet up with Gil, you two should do the camp together. Good thinking there!"

"T-Thanks!" Mark clenched his mouse. Hell yeah! He finally scored some points! He still had a chance to make a comeback in this exam! WIth renewed determination, he headed into the jungle to rendezvous with Gilbert.

"Hey! The Ranger is here!" Mark exclaimed. Just as he arrived at his destination, he spotted the Ranger trying to gank the Warlock. With how fed the Ranger was by now, he was going to wreck the Warlock in 1v1 without breaking a sweat. But, thanks to Mark arriving on the scene, the situation changed into a 2v1! They had a chance to turn the tables on that pesky Ranger!

『You have killed an enemy!』

"Yeah! Eat that!" Mark clenched his fist and grinned. They took down that damn Ranger! Mark finally scored his first kill this game!

"Good play, keep it going!" Howard said.

"Yeah! We can do it!" Mark was on fire. With this kill, the tides began turning in their favor! The irritating Ranger wasn't there to defend Bot anymore, so it was a great chance to push hard! Making a comeback wasn't impossibile! This exam wasn't lost for him yet!

"Good call there." Gilbert said.

"Yeah..." Howard was deep in thought. He didn't actually expect anybody to try ganking Gilbert with such perfect timing. His advice for Mark was merely a "just in case", yet it resulted in getting a kill on Trever.

"Roi, you've been holding onto that Sentry Ward like it's your baby." Howard said. "Use it already."

"Oh, totally forgot about it, lol!" Roi laughed. "Our side looks pretty warded, though. Man, you do such a good work that there's nowhere for me to put it, lol."

"Then place it here." Howard pinged on the map.

"Here? Eh? You sure?"

"You already bought it, so may as well use it. Or what, you're so rich that you can toss money away?"