Chapter 66

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When the final buzzer sounded, the victor was announced on the big screen: a black and red abstract ‘T’ superimposed on the hand of a titan, which formed the Titans’s team logo.

A flurry of ecstatic cheers erupted in the players’ seats. Ethan was one of the most visible as he stood up, whistling, clapping, and shouting, “That was fantastic, Yao! You’re awesome!”

Yao Sen was still tense from the match, but the rising cheers and applause gradually lifted him out of his thoughts. He clasped his hands together and discovered that they were slightly damp with sweat.

The commentators were talking at breakneck speed, marvelling at the last surprise attack. Everyone in the room was recalling that last brilliant attack in the final moments of the game, and Titans fans began chanting the team’s slogan in unison.

Wang Yuxi wrapped a strong arm around Yao Sen’s shoulders. He shook Yao Sen as if his life depended on it, his face flushed with excitement. “We beat Lincoln!” he exclaimed incredulously. “HOLY SHIT! WE BEAT LINCOLN!”

Bai Yue was just as incredulous as he ventured, “…I’m not dreaming, am I? Lao-Song—did you really blow their driver’s head up?”

There was a slight tremble in Song Mingzhe’s voice. He’d spent the entire match relying on his instincts, and now that it was over, he hadn’t fully recovered from his tense state. “…I did, didn’t I? Lao-Bai, pinch me.”

Yao Sen duly held Wang Yuxi still and calmly said, “Okay. Calm down. Let’s get down there and shake hands. Can’t you guys see that Lincoln is already waiting for us?”

When the four Titans players lined up in front of Lincoln, the Lincoln members shook their hands in a show of good sportsmanship. Kevin’s gaze was fixed on Yao Sen, and while his expression contained a trace of inevitable disbelief, his admiration shone through, and he took the initiative to grasp Yao Sen’s hand, saying, “Thanks for a great game.”

Kevin looked up at where the Odin players were sitting and a rare, faint smile graced his lips. He then added, “Get out there and give Ethan a run for his money.”

Yao Sen grinned. “I’ll do my best.”

Kevin turned around, ignoring Ethan’s “Hey Kevin, did you just mention my name!” yell from the crowd behind him, and followed his teammates down the player’s hallway.

As Yao Sen followed Kevin’s back, his gaze was drawn to another person in the audience, a person whose eyes on him burned like no other. Yao Sen walked into the hallway with an imperceptible smile, his pace involuntarily quickening.

Shao Han was waiting for him at the exit. When Yao Sen came out, he had to fight the urge to embrace Shao Han right there in front of countless cameras and fans, and instead walked up to him and firmly shook his hand.

Fans and members of the media crowded around the Titans. Many fans were crying from joy, and they shouted themselves hoarse yelling the Titans’ slogan.

Yao Sen furtively drew Shao Han behind himself, shielding him from the eager fans and media. He faced the cameras calmly, fluently answering every question with a smile.

Fortunately, the media recognised the players’ need for rest and didn’t pester them for too long. The fans had also prepared snacks and drinks for them and allowed them to retire for the night.

The headline “Titans defeated Lincoln” went viral across both national and international esports media. The video of the fifth round surprise attack also skyrocketed in views and was directly chosen as one of the most impactful scenes in the competition by foreign esports media as one of the most impactful scenes in the competition.

This was Titans’ first competition since changing captains, and the foreign media remarked on how well he fit the Titans’ style and gelled with the other members, leading Titans with irresistible force to defeat Lincoln, one of the world’s most experienced and powerful teams.

Yao Sen’s “Let’s show them how ruthless we can be” during the match also became an unexpected hit online, with many people praising his confidence.

Yao Sen’s name, and the name of that of every Titans member, were destined to be remembered by the masses.

[@Little Star is an Esports Addict:

I’ve been scrolling through the news of Titans win over the Lincoln geges and I’m still going insane even now! I could sing praises about that last game for twenty fucking years!!! Titans are the best!!!

By the way, some of my foreign friends’ comments really made me laugh my head off. There were loads of people discussing Yao Sen’s “Let’s show them how ruthless we can be”, and there was even a hashtag on twitter lol. Sir Yao is seriously badass [claps]

I screenshotted a few foreign media comments about Sen ge [pic] [pic]. Everyone, get a hold of this authentic English compliment: “A monstrously formidable and deadly dominator of battlefields”. English test taker comrades, get your pen and paper out and memorise some vocab!

There’s one more thing I personally want to add! As soon as Sen ge finished the game, Xiao Zuo immediately found him! He was even faster than Sen ge’s fans—look! Xiao Zuo shook Sen ge’s hand! Look look! Sen ge pulled Xiao Zuo behind him! I’m a fucking screaming chicken right now! [GIF] [GIF]]

[Titans is the best!!! Aaaaaaaaaah!!! Don’t suspend my account for spamming yet!!! I still have lots to scream about!!!]

[I cried for real right at the end of the match! I’ll be a Titans fan forever]

[Sen ge is the hottest! Yue ge is the coolest! Song ge is the bravest ! Xiao Zhou is the cutest! Xi ge is… is the corniest!]

[Hahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahaha Stay cool, Xixi]

[Kevin: You may not believe me, but I was taken out by how corny the opponent’s No. 2 was]

[Nowadays you can’t even read foreign compliments without having an education…]

[Shao Han ge practically ran over there… He was faster than us fans! (doge)]

[Sen ge pulled Xiao Zuo behind him to protect him from getting crowded in by the fans!! Gosh, they’re so sweet!!!]

[Am I really shipping a real ship right now???]

[Without shipping glasses, it seems like Sen ge and Xiao Zuo are really really close. Xiao Zuo was the first one Yao Sen greeted after the win, and that happy look on Xiao Zuo’s face was completely genuine. Even Zuozuo’s mom fans said it was sooo heartwarming!]

[Although SenZuo is really cute… I’d like to remind everyone to keep the shipping under wraps, please don’t leave unrelated comments on God Sen and Shao ge’s weibo posts!!]

At this very second, in the suite the Titans members resided in, the door to Yao Sen’s room was closed by a hand propped against it. Yao Sen held Shao Han in the circle of his arms, pressing soft kisses to his lips.

Shao Han lifted his head and gave him a profound look, eyes bright. He reached out and wrapped his arms around Yao Sen’s neck, whispering in his ear, “Congrats.”

Many had congratulated him since the end of the game, but Shao Han was different—the weight of this one word coming out of his mouth held an immeasurable weight in Yao Sen’s heart.

Yao Sen stroked Shao Han’s hair before picking him up by the waist and placing him on the bed. Yao Sen deepened their kiss, and his hands uncontrollably roamed all over Shao Han’s body, until Shao Han’s pale cheeks flushed a deep scarlet and his breaths came out in pants.

Yao Sen huffed a laugh. “Thank you baby.”

Yao Sen’s palm was pressed against Shao Han’s cheek. His palm was warm, shapely, and slender, but powerful. He only needed one hand to pin down Shao Han’s wrists, and in the field, those hands transformed into a sharp, unavoidable blade.

Shao Han gently took Yao Sen’s hand in his and kissed the inside of his wrist. But, sensing that he was becoming a little too enthusiastic, he pursed his lips, keeping his mouth shut and sporting a light flush.

Yao Sen didn’t fear being surrounded by his enemies, sneak attacks, nor firefights. In the game, he was the embodiment of a grim Asura and was always cool and collected. However, in front of Shao Han, that Yao Sen was no more. Yao Sen could lose it all at Shao Han’s slightest provocation, and the calmness of Shao Han’s voice could cause his heart to go up in flames without warning.

Yao Sen sighed with feeling. What an incompetent ruler he had become…

Yao Sen “punished” Shao Han by pinching the flesh of his ass, where it was the most plump and supple. Shao Han was wearing a pair of slim-fit jeans; they always perfectly outlined his long, slender legs and the round swell of his butt, and Yao Sen never failed to harden a little down there, as though he was paying respects. Moreover, Shao Han was presently showing his softest side in front of Yao Sen without a lick of resistance, even though he was obviously extremely embarrassed to do so.

Just as things were about to get even more heated under Yao Sen’s ministrations, Shao Han’s phone abruptly rang. Shao Han gently shoved at Yao Sen’s shoulder and glanced at his phone, finding a video call request from Xiao Meng.

Shao Han blocked off Yao Sen’s advancing lips. “It’s Xiao Meng…”

There was no way he could ignore a phone call from his sister-in-law, so Yao Sen could only pause. Shao Han straightened his slightly mussed hair and clothes, sat down next to the bed on the sofa, and accepted the video call request.

Shao Meng was in bed, wearing pyjamas and hugging a chibi Shao Han doll to her chest. “Ge!!” she howled the second she saw her big brother. “Is God Sen there?!”

Shao Han directly put the call on speaker mode. After hearing her voice, Yao Sen moved to Shao Han’s side, entering the video frame and greeting Xiao Meng.

“God Sen! AH—! I’ve rewatched that last play hundreds of times! You were way too cool! How are you so cool?! How are Titans this awesome?! I’m about to expire! I can’t stop screaming!” Shao Meng was so excited that the doll became deformed in her chokehold. There was nothing she wanted more than to hug and kiss the idol on her phone screen. “I’ll support you till I die! I was born a Titans fan and will die a Titans fan! Titans will be champion! Titans will definitely come out on top!

Yao Sen laughed and said, “Then I’ll count on your lucky words.”

Shao Meng: “I’m so so happy! I can’t believe I have such an awesome brother-in-law!”

On the other end, Shao Han lightly coughed and reminded his little sister, “Did you stay up all night to watch the match? Don’t stay up too late.”

“My god, ge, I promise I only stayed up to watch your and God Sen’s matches! Don’t be so fussy~” Shao Meng then turned to Yao Sen again, “God Sen! I’ll be waiting for your return! Good luck on the competition!”

The final championship battle would begin the next afternoon, but interest in the competition was already at an all-time high, with eyes following their every move, eagerly anticipating the final encounter, and feverishly speculating on the outcome.

Will Odin, who has long reigned from their throne, continue to rule, or will the Titans be able to turn the tide, breaking the long-standing win record of powerhouses in one fell swoop—

And be hailed as the new ruler.

☆ ☆ ☆

Thank you to queli and butterbean for the kofis!

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