As teams swapped sides for the second half, Noah checked the scoreboard with mixed feelings about his performance. His individual statistics were impressive, but the team score reflected the reality of competing against organised professionals with two drunkards.
Fortunately, something positive emerged from those challenging twelve rounds of competition.
[Your Gaming skill has reached level 3!]
Throughout those same twelve rounds, Noah had gradually learnt some good positioning and tactical things from the other team.
During those rounds, he had also checked the usernames of those against him. They weren't weak at all, and he was shocked.
He was up against his own cousin's professional team!
The discovery added personal stakes to what had been simple evening entertainment, though Noah's streamer mode continued hiding his identity from the opposing team.
Meanwhile, in Ethan's team chat, animated discussion centered on their mysterious opponent's capabilities.
