Ch. 2461..2470

Chapter 2461 Chapter 2461 Leon Batton nodded before heading into the fitting room to change into the midnight blue tuxedo.

Xyla Quest and Lynette Batton were sitting on the couch when he walked out. They seemed pleasantly surprised by his look and smiled in satisfaction.

"Woah! You look like a completely different person!" Lynette gasped out as her eyes widened.

"Looks like I've got good taste," Xyla declared proudly.

"Yes, Mommy. You do have good taste in clothes. I would have to learn from you," Lynette complimented her mother.

Xyla studied her son, thinking that he looked even more distinguished after changing into formal attire. He exuded a more grounded vibe, giving him an impressive presence compared to his usual school uniform. With money, clothes could change a person's entire appearance and impression.

"Don't bother trying the other outfits. We'll go with this one," Xyla said to the sales assistant with a thoughtful expression.

***

The day of Wilson Batton's birthday party arrived in the blink of an eye.

The party was held at Peace Mansion, the most exclusive and colonial-inspired property owned by the Batton family.

Located in the center of Atlantis, it was uniquely designed to have a peaceful ambiance with very low noise pollution.

It ticked all the creative boxes for designers who developed living quarters based on the concept of peace amidst the chaos. Such a place allowed homeowners to find a bubble of peace in the bustling city. On this day, Xyla and Stanley Batton brought their teenagers to Peace Mansion much earlier than the expected arrival time.

The family of four wore traditional outfits, exuding extraordinary charm and class.

One might believe they were tycoons from the distant past from a fleeting glance.

"Mommy and Daddy, why don't you both go ahead and meet with Grandpa first? Leon and I want to practice elsewhere first," Lynette said as she walked with her parents.

She wouldn't allow for any mistake to occur during their perfect surprise for their beloved grandfather.

"All right. I look forward to your performance," Xyla said encouragingly.

"Don't worry. Leon and I are well prepared this time. You'll all be pleasantly surprised," she replied confidently.

Leon nodded in agreement.

"Okay, we'll see you later," their mother said, starting to walk further along when Lynette suddenly reached out to stop herrther she could take more than a few steps.

"Oh, right. Mommy, there's something I need your help with."

"Hmm? What is it?" Xyla seemed a little confused.

"We might your help. If Grandpa and Grandma ask about us, tell them we're busy with something and can't be part of the celebration this time," she told her mother.

"Why should I say that?" A puzzled frown appeared on her mother's face.

"I want to create a mental gap. They'll certainly be disappointed if they thought we couldn't make it to the party. Then, the surprise would be twofold when they suddenly see us performing!"

Xyla chuckled at that. "What a creative idea. You're one smart cookie," she praised.

"Hehe, of course!" Lynette immediately giggled.

"In that case, we'll look forward to your performance," Xyla said.

After saying goodbye to their parents, Lynette pulled her brother along down another path and passed through an ancient-looking passageway. The siblings soon arrived at a small garden.

Chapter 2462 Chapter 2462 The small garden had been carefully designed to be surrounded by man-made hills with flowers, lush greenery, a pavilion, and a small river. It was visually stunning.

"This scenery is so beautiful. Unfortunately, now isn't the time to admire all this," Lynette Batton said with a sigh.

"Maybe not right now, but once we've performed for Grandpa and Grandma, we can come back here to enjoy the scenery," Leon Batton answered. "Okay."

Then, she pulled her brother into the pavilion and began to rehearse her part while he observed her with an affectionate smile on his face. Meanwhile, Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton entered the ballroom hand-in-hand.

By then, most of the guests had already arrived.

Beautifully-clad women in traditional dresses were up on stage, playing stringed instruments that sounded heavenly.

Several invited guests found themselves in small groups of three to five people, sitting together to drink tea or play chess.

Numerous others sat quietly off-stage as they listened to the stringed instruments.

It was a peaceful setting.

Wilson Batton and Sharon Lindt held hands as they made their rounds as hosts, chatting with their old friends below the stage.

Xyla instantly captured the crowd's attention when she entered the ballroom. Some even emitted gasps as they were drawn to her beauty.

Stanley's parents soon noticed them as the younger couple made their way through the throng to greet them.

Wilson and Sharon seemed confused when they looked past the couple and didn't see their grandchildren trailing behind them. Xyla led her husband over to them.

"Where are Lynette and Leon?"

Wilson wondered when they came within hearing range. His eyes swept over the elegantly dressed crowd in search of his grandchildren.

Were his grandchildren admiring the scenery outside? Did they arrive separately?

"The kids had something to do, and they are sorry they couldn't make it this time." Xyla said, pretending to be regretful about their absence.

He sighed in disappointment. "Oh. This only happens once a year, though. I'm disappointed they couldn't make it for my birthday."

He was very fond of his grandchildren, and they had always been by his side for his birthday every year.

He had even instructed the kitchen staff to prepare some of their favorite dishes expecting that his grandchildren would be in ovn attendance at the party.

He felt truly disappointed as he had made all the preparations with them in mind only to find out that they couldn't even make it. He was no longer in a good mood.

"Don't be too sad. The kids are probably busy with their studies. It's not intentional," Sharon said in an effort to comfort him. Their grandchildren were very thoughtful. She genuinely believed they couldn't attend because they had important things to do.

She could understand their reasons despite feeling disappointed herself.

"Don't worry, Dad. I'm sure the kids will celebrate your birthday on another occasion once they are done with their commitments," Xyla chipped in. én.swnovels.net "I guess so," he replied sadly.

As they spoke, the time for the celebration to begin was upon them.

The emcee hired by the Batton family walked onto the stage gracefully while the guests returned to their allocated seats.

"A very splendid evening to our honorable guests, ladies and gentlemen!"

Applause erupted among the crowd as soon as the emcee finished speaking. He went on when the thunderous claps died down.

"This might be just another ordinary day for our honorable guests, but for a certain someone in the crowd, today is a day worth remembering."

Chapter 2463 Chapter 2463 "That's because today is his birthday! Let's all give Mr. Batton the loudest applause and wish him a happy birthday, all right?"

Everyone started clapping as soon as the emcee finished talking, and the applause didn't stop.

Wilson Batton led Sharon Lindt, Xyla Quest, and Stanley Batton to the main table in front of the stage while everyone watched them take a seat.

Wilson remained standing and raised his cup of tea slowly as a gesture of appreciation to his attendees. "Thank you all for making time to attend my birthday party. I'm truly honored by your presence.

"I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your warm wishes with this cup of tea in place of alcohol." With that, he raised his cup and emptied its content while everyone else did the same with their goblets of wine. "We have alcohol, food, and performances tonight. I hope everyone will have a good time and enjoy the evening," Wilson added before taking a seat.

The emcee picked up the microphone and smiled. "Some people have prepared a special gift for Mr. Batton as the opening act for tonight."

"A special gift?" he asked, turning his head to shoot Xyla and Stanley a puzzled look.

Xyla waved her hand and shook her head, indicating that she was as clueless as he was.

He then looked at his wife, who shrugged.

"If you guys don't know, then who does?" he wondered. "Josh and his family are working abroad and couldn't make it back in time, while your elder siblings couldn't attend either."

No one else came to mind who would prepare a surprise gift for him.

"Dad, you'll find out soon when they get on stage. Just be patient," Xyla told him.

"Okay."

Several staff members dressed in traditional outfits wheeled a white piano to the center of the stage, while another placed a standing microphone next to it.

Lynette Batton and Leon Batton emerged from backstage as everybody looked on in confusion.

She wore a teal-colored dress that had exquisite red and green embroidery. The outfit looked vibrant and refreshing on her.

Her hair was gathered up into a bun, decorated with red, rounded ornaments and peach-shaped hairpins. Her accessories and natural beauty made her look playful and lively.

Leon wore the midnight blue tuxedo that accentuated his sparkling dark eyes. His facial features were as intricate as a sculpture with the same cold aura when he smiled.

The classic outfit didn't have extravagant designs, nor was the material particularly outstanding, but he still looked dapper in the simple ensemble. "She's such a pretty girl. She is probably Stanley and Xyla's daughter, isn't she?"

"I thought Xyla looked stunning when I saw her earlier. Her daughter isn't as good-looking as her parents, but she's still gorgeous! Thatents, the power of genetics."

"Their son is also very handsome. He's as good-looking as his father!"

People kept sighing as they gushed over the family's appearances.

"Didn't you say they were busy?" Wilson asked with a grin when he saw his grandchildren, feelings of disappointment now forgotten.

"They wanted to give you a birthday surprise," Xyla replied with a chuckle.

"These children are so thoughtful," Sharon stated.

Lynette and Leon bowed to the audience while everyone gasped.

Chapter 2464 Chapter 2464 "Good evening, everyone. I'm Lynette, and this is my brother, Leon. We are Mr. Batton's grandchildren." Lynette Batton announced into the microphone as she introduced herself and Leon Batton to the guests. "We have prepared a little performance for our grandfather, so please enjoy it," she added as she took her place next to the microphone while Leon sat in front of the piano.

All eyes were on them at that moment as the two of them became the center of attention.

Then, he placed his hands over the piano and began to play, his fingers dancing gracefully on the black and white keys. His perfect face from the side looked like a portrait. The guests were mesmerized by the music.

Then, Lynette waited for her cue before she began to sing the song she had prepared in advance, The Brightest Star.

She had the voice of a nightingale. Nobody spoke during their performance, and they all quietly listened to her beautiful singing.

Everyone seemed to indulge in the song, its touching melody drawing everyone in to feel its emotional nuances.

Finally, the piano stopped abruptly at the last note, and everybody seemed eager for more. The audience broke into thunderous applause.

They couldn't stop praising the talented duo up on stage- "They are way too good. I've never heard such a good song before. They both look lovely up there, and they're also very talented. They're born to be idols!" "Lynette's singing is even better than some mainstream singers!"

"That was amazing. I'm so glad I came to Mr. Batton's birthday party and to see such a wonderful performance!"

"Leon is fantastic at playing piano, too! He's practically as talented as world-renowned maestros! They both look gorgeous, too!"

"I finally saw a perfect performance today. Suddenly, I realize those professional idols in the entertainment industry aren't even that talented in comparison."

Wilson Batton could hear all these compliments, and he felt so proud of his two grandchildren.

"Thank you, everyone," Lynette said sweetly into the microphone.

It was her first time performing in front of so many people. She could see people clapping and smiling at her.

The siblings made a beeline directly toward Wilson right after getting off the stage.

"Happy birthday, Grandpa!" Lynette ed up and down she hugging him. Content FindNovel.net Leon, on the contrary, merely smiled and spoke in a somewhat monotonous tone. "Happy birthday, Grandpa."

"Thank you, both. I'm so pleased that you both came to celebrate my birthday with me. I thought you weren't coming this year!" Wilson couldn't stop beaming as he difted his head and laughed loudly.

Sharon was equally happy to see them. "You two are so amazing!"

"Did you like our surprise?" Lynette asked with her eyes wide open.

Nobody could say no to those large pretty eyes.

"Of course I like it!" Wilson and Sharon exclaimed in unison.

"As long as you two like it, Leon and I are willing to do anything," she said.

Leon washcas docile as his sister and didn't like saying too much to his elders, along.

Content but he still r "You two deserve all our love," their grandfather said with a smile.

"Of course, Grandpa," Lynette

Chapter 2465 Chapter 2465 The family had a great time together as the birthday party was well organized this year.

Xyla Quest and Stanley Batton returned home with Lynette Batton and Leon Batton after the party ended.

By then, the sky was already pitch dark.

Stanley and Xyla returned to their room first.

He reached out to pull his wife into his arms as soon as they walked in, pressing his chin against her head. Her familiar fragrant scent made him feel a lot more at ease.

***

The next day, Lynette and Leon were having breakfast together.

"Is Mommy awake yet?" she murmured when she hadn't seen Xyla for a while.

"She's probably awake but too busy to come down," Leon replied impatiently. "Are you done eating? If you are, let's head to school."

"All right, I'm almost done. Why weren't you this eager to go to school previously?" his sister complained while rolling her eyes at him. "Umm, it's almost time. We're going to be late," he said with an awkward expression.

"We usually get to school just in time, though. Besides, why would someone like you even worry about being late?" she argued. "Why wouldn't I be worried about that?"

"In my opinion, you're looking forward to the toast from a certain someone," she directly pointed out.

"No," he retorted without hesitation. He would never admit to that.

"Liar," she countered before picking up her school bag to leave.

Leon followed suit but paused to drain his coffee while mumbling to himself. "Is it that obvious?"

He seemed troubled but started to drive after pondering for a while.

Upon arrival at school, they heard some commotion from outside as they parked the car before getting out together.

They stood in the hallway where female students from each class popped their heads out to admire their good looks. Their mere presence set the entire academic building abuzz.

Leon wore his usual calm expression while Lynette waved continuously at her peers.

"Lynette seems like such a nice person. She smiled at me earlier!"

"Yeah, she smiled at me, too! Oh my gosh! That is why I came to this school!"

The students caused even more uproar when they saw her pleasant smile.

Finally, the siblings arrived at Class y had eyes for the slice A.

Sidst all the love letters and on his table.

He smiled and stopped feeling anxious after seeing the toast.

"Ahh! Did I imagine it? Leon smiled! That is so magical!"

"You didn't imagine it because I saw it, too! I think he looks even more handsome when he smiles!"

"Oh my god! I'm going to pass out! Quick, hold my hand!"

The female students in Class A were talking loudly among themselves.

"Looks like you're a little more popular than me, Leon," Lynette told her r in a slightest tone.

поча He chuckled without a reply.

He picked up all the love letters and gifts on his table before tossing them into the trash can.

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Leon Batton's table was empty apart from a small slice of toast.

Other students were baffled at the sight as they stood around him.

"Does Leon like toasts?"

"Quick, write that down! We'll give him toasts next time!"

"Yeah, this is an important detail. Hurry up, and write it down. We could sell this information to other people!"

Some students from Class A began writing in their notebooks while Leon ignored them all.

He unzipped the bag and then started to munch on the toast.

The teacher arrived by the time he was almost done eating,

The first lesson was a slightly boring language class. Leon memorized everything he read in the first round, so it wasn't difficult for him at all.

The teacher randomly selected Leon to recite a passage from the textbook.

"Leon, please stand up to recite the passage for the class," the teacher said.

Out of respect for his teacher, he set his phone down and did as told.

"Lynette and Leon have been on their phones the entire time without even looking at their books," one student whispered to another. "I've heard that he never once touched his book since the start, so how could he have memorized any of it?" Lynette knew that her brother would never forget anything he read, and there was nothing to worry about. Hence, she kept her head down and continued to scroll through Weibo. "Okay," Leon answered.

"All right, Leon. You may begin," the teacher urged with a nod.

"However, may I know which passage I'm supposed to recite?" Leon asked calmly.

"This was last week's homework. You're supposed to memorize the ancient text.titled 'The Curiel Family","his teacher replied in annoyance. He figured that if Leon didn't even know which passage to memorize, he wouldn't be able to recite it.

What Leon said next made him even more upset.

"Which page is it on?" he asked, retrieving a brand new and seemingly untouched language textbook from his drawer from what the other students could tell.

"Leon, I hope you can respect me a little more in the future. I clearly explained all this last Wednesday. Why are you only asking me now? If you can't recite the passage, you have to write it down a hundred times as punishment!" his teacher expressed with frustration.

He knew the siblings were academically gifted, but memorizing and reciting had nothing to do with inborn talent.

"I can recite it," Leon insisted calmly despite being yelled at in front of his classmates.

His teacher scoffed at that. "You

don't even know which page it's on, yet you think you can recite it all?

The Curiel Family has a total of eight

hundred words. Stop spewing

nonsense and start writing

"I said I can recite it. Aren't you even going to give me a chance?" the student questioned with a smile.

"Yeah, you should at least give Leon a chance, Teacher," the class monitor with a crush on Leon spoke up.

"Fine, but this doesn't change the outcome anyway," the teacher said impatiently, locking eyes with Leon. "The Curiel Family's passage is on page 156."

Nodding after hearing his reply, Leon glanced down and flipped to page 156 of the textbook before skimming through the page casually and closing the book.

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Leon Batton began reciting The Curiel Family word-for-word in front of his classmates, who were not the only ones shocked. Even his language teacher was wide-eyed in disbelief. It was impossible, even magical.

"I'm done reciting, Teacher," he said casually before taking his phone out to continue scrolling through Weibo as he sat down, leaving everyone in his class in shock.

"That was amazing!"

"How did he memorize it after a single read? Oh my god! Do geniuses like him really exist? I think he's even smarter than Einstein!"

"My goodness! I took an entire week to memorize that passage, and I doubt I could even recite it as smoothly as he did!"

His classmates were sighing and were deeply impressed by him.

Leon successfully reciting The Curiel Family was the equivalent of a hard slap across the language teacher's face.

"Ahem," the teacher coughed awkwardly before chuckling out loud. "That was very impressive, Leon. You should all learn from him."

He never bothered the gifted student again, no matter what he did. As long as Leon wasn't disruptive in class, the teacher didn't even call upon him to answer questions, so he was left in peace for the rest of the lesson. "Leon, you were amazing!" Lynette Batton whispered and gave him the thumbs up discreetly.

He smiled without replying.

His phone vibrated then, prompting him to tap on his screen to check on his notifications. Alex messaged to inform him that he would be participating in his first League of Legend's match tomorrow. The current Top Solo had to return home for personal reasons, so Leon had to take his place.

Alex was hoping that he was free that evening for some training at the base. Leon replied with a single word after reading the messages. "Okay."

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Meanwhile, news of him eating a slice of toast he'd received spread like wildfire in the school whene people discussed it among themselves during recess.

"Hey, have you heard? A Class A student said that Leon disposed of all the love letters and gifts on his table except for a box of toasts bearing a heart-shaped logo He even ate the toasts inside."

"No way! I thought he always tossed all gifts away, even food. What happened to him today?"

"I find it a little odd, too. Maybe the toasts were from someone special?"

"That can't be the reason. Leon has always been such an uncaring person. How could he fall for someone so easily?"

"Yeah, you're right. We can only admire a popular guy like him from afar. Maybe he just likes toasts."

Hannah Roland couldn't describe how excited she felt after hearing what everyone was discussing.

Leon ate the toasts that she gave him?

Did he really?

As far as she knew, Leon didn't know the toasts were from her, and there was no reason why he chose to eat them, but she still felt excited.

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Chapter 2468

Leon Batton stood up and looked at Lynette Batton when school ended for the day. "I have to train at the base later. You'll have to find your own way home today," he told her.

She nodded obediently. "Okay, I'll go home by myself tonight."

Then, they bid farewell in front of the school entrance before Leon drove to Team XS's base. His eyes narrowed when he saw a familiar figure by the road as he drove, prompting him to find a spot to pull over before getting out of his car. Hannah Roland walked ahead of him holding a bag of cat food and a few slices of ham, muttering to herself. "I've bought so much food today. It should be enough for the kitten, right?"

Her pace quickened while Leon observed her curiously. He decided to follow her discreetly from a safe distance to avoid alerting her to his presence.

Eventually, he followed her into a dilapidated alley. He detected a scent of dampness as soon as he entered. There were puddles of muddy water on the ground.

Leon frowned at that, but Hannah seemed fine with the environment, so he decided to bear it.

Fortunately, the conditions improved after making a turn further down the alley.

He noticed her bent over not far away.

"Poki, Tanya, Cola, where are you?"

He suddenly became excited when he heard Hannah calling out those strange nicknames. He leaned back against the wall to continue observing her.

Over a dozen stray cats appeared soon after she called out those names, much to Leon's surprise.

He remembered hearing that Hannah didn't have much money and even had to work to pay for her tuition. Yet, despite her circumstances, she was willing to buy expensive cat food to feed some stray cats. He was taken aback by that.

The kittens seemed to recognize Hannah right away, as one of them came up to her and began brushing its body against her leg.

"All right, I know you're affectionate

Poki," she said softly before retrieving a small steel bowl and

pouring all the cat food and slices of

ham into it.

“I brought a little extra food for you guys. Make sure you eat so you can grow," she added.

The kittens gathered around the bowl and finished everything within a short time, stretching lazily once they were done. Hannah petted each of them gently, making them roll around on the ground as they seemed to enjoy the attention.

Leon watched her have fun with the kittens until his phone vibrated in his pocket again.

He glanced at his phone and looked at Hannah again before walking out of the alley.

Soon after he left, Hannah sighed and began to pour her heart out to the kittens.

"I don't have any friends, so you're the only ones I can tell all my secrets to. I'm so happy and excited that Leon ate the toasts I gave him today.

"He doesn't know they were from

me, but I'm still excited about it because the person I like enjoyed the food that I prepared. It puts me in a great mood, you know?

"Does that make me a loser to be excited about such an insignificant matter?" she chuckled as she rambled on.

"Honestly, think so, too. I'm such a loser, but this is how it feels to like someone. Forget about eating the toasts made for him. I would be excited even if we just walked past each other."

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Chapter 2469

"But I've been thinking, and I think I might only get to watch Leon from afar for the rest of my life because I really don't deserve him. My classmates were right about that. "Honestly, this isn't so bad, though....is it?" Hannah Roland went on with an indescribable sadness in her eyes.

She couldn't help but recall how Leon Batton looked when he smiled, played basketball, walked, or even slept on his desk.

He looked gorgeous no matter what he did.

Her secret crush was such a great person, but the more she thought about how perfect he was, the more inferior she felt about herself.

***

Leon soon arrived at Team XS's base where everyone was waiting anxiously for him to arrive due to his slight detour.

"Did you encounter any issues on your way here?" Alex asked with a worried tone.

"It's nothing. I just bumped into someone I knew," Leon answered with a shake of his head.

"I'm glad to hear that. Everyone's ready for you. Let's go," Alex urged.

"Okay."

Leon headed to the training room to find the rest of his teammates ready for battle with their headphones on.

"Sorry to keep you guys waiting, everybody," he said apologetically.

"It's fine. It wasn't exactly a long time," Damien the Jungler said with a chuckle while waving his hand dismissively.

"Yeah, it's no big deal. We've already waited several days to watch you play. A few more minutes meant nothing," the Mid Solo, Stewart, said with a friendly smile.

"I'm glad none of you are angry at me," Leon told them as he took his seat in front of his computer.

"All right, let's start our training. We're going against Team IM for our training match this time. They're all waiting, too," Alex said when he saw that everyone was ready. After that, Leon and his four teammates initiated the matchmaking process while their opponents from Team IM joined the lobby.

The match officially began once everyone had selected their champions.

Leon directly killed the enemy Top Solo on his own as soon as the match started while still using the account that belonged to the original Top Solo, Jonathan.

Team IM's Top Solo wrote a comment in the public chat. "Not bad. Are you Jonathan or the young genius from the other day?"

Leon didn't bother to reply. Instead, he resumed playing by killing enemy minions when three of his opponents arrived at the top lane to assassinate him.

He maintained his cool head and

didn't even call for help from his

teammates but smoothly utilized his excellent skills to kill all three of them in the blink of an eye.

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When his teammates realized what he did, Jackey, Team XS's ADC, couldn

help but commend him.

"D*mm! You're amazing, Leon You're the greatest of all time!"

"Yeah! The greatest of all time!" Alex echoed in awe. "The greatest of all time!" Damien followed suit.

"Now that the Top Solo, Mid Solo, and Jungler from the enemy team have all been killed, let's take this opportunity to start ravaging them," he added with a smirk.

Alex smiled. "Let's charge ahead with Leon!"

Thus, the entire team began ravaging their opponents by pursuing them past the towers and directly shutting them in.

Finally, the game ended, and Team XS won, decimating an impressive team like Team IM.

The opponents began typing in the public chat-

"I admit defeat."

"It's Team XS, after all."

"Top Solo, you're not Jonathan, are you?"

"I'm guessing he's that genius from before."

As usual, Leon ignored any questions about his identity. Instead, he initiated another match while his teammates instantly joined him. Team IM followed suit.

Chapter 2470 Chapter 2470 Team IM members resumed their line of questionings again when everyone entered the game lobby- "You're that genius from before, aren't you?"

"It must be. Are you playing tomorrow?"

"I'm feeling optimistic about you."

Leon Batton refused to reply to them, seemingly unfriendly on purpose.

Meanwhile, his teammate, Stewart, responded, "Yes, he is our genius teammate."

With that reply, the public chat went wild- "D*mn! He's the greatest of all time!"

"Can I add you as my friend? Do you have your own account?"

"Good luck for tomorrow, genius."

Leon remained stubbornly silent.

However, players from Team IM were very excited- ""He is cold."

"I realize all talented Top Solo players have that in common."

"That's right. Alex used to be like that, too. He was known as the cold king of Top Lane."

Leon couldn't resist replying at last. "..."

Meanwhile, news that Team XS's genius Top Solo dominated Team IM during their training match also spread throughout Weibo and ESPN, resulting in the League of Legends becoming viral on Team XS's community forum and ESPN. There were numerous posts with 'Team XS's genius' as the title on both platforms- "I'm looking forward to Team XS's genius Top Solo's performance."

"LPL Region hasn't produced a Top Solo as good as Alex for many years. Do you reckon that person is Team XS's new genius?"

"Team XS's genius? I wonder how much of a genius this person is."

"I heard Team XS's genius beat the crap out of Team IM during their training match."

"Team IM was tortured by Team XS's Top Solo, despite having reinforcements. Is that what a genius is capable of?"

"To be fair think performing well in training matches doesn't guarantee the same performance in real matches. We would have to wait until the actual game."

At that moment, Team XS's players were busy training, so none of them knew what was trending online then, except for Alex, who was holding onto his phone.

He'd read everything but didn't divulge much.

He stood silently behind Leon, gently patting him on the shoulder. "Good luck for tomorrow. It's time to prove yourself." The teenager nodded.

By then, everyone in Team IM and Team XS had already selected their champions.

He chose Kalista as Top Solo this time, much to Alex's amusement who couldn't resist smiling when he saw his choice.

He realized belatedly that the young talent was quite similar to him. Leon rarely selected chunky champions that Top Solo players tended to choose. én.swnovels.net one Instead, he opted for more lightweight damage dealers. That habit of selecting champions was identical to Alex's.

People might even believe that Leon was Alex if he'd concealed his ID and claimed that he was.

"I'll do my best tomorrow, don't worry," Leon assured his trainer calmly.

Alex smiled confidently.

He knew that Leon would do well.

Their training sessions lasted until eleven o'clock at night when the team members started feeling hungry because they skipped dinner.

Alex stood up and looked at everyone. "Come on, team. Let's go and eat."

Everyone stood up abruptly and followed their trainer into the dining room. Soon, the lady chef served them a sumptuous meal.