Unexpectedly

Watching the development of the match, the commentators sat properly and focused on the situation of the Noob Amateur squad. They started giving their opinions and analysis. They could tell that this match would definitely be one of the highlights of the tournament. Even though it was just an elimination round, the players had displayed unexpected progress.

"Now, look at this! The situation had grown more conflicting for the Noob Amateur squad! The Pilot Gaming squad is almost invading their base! They better make a quick decision!" one commentator screamed in the microphone with a tone full of excitement.

Quick decision-making would be hard for a team-play game. But this is one skill that every gamer needs inside a PVP match. Teamwork and coordination. They have to calculate the pros and cons of their individual actions as it would determine their performance of their team.

For the third round, the Chronos had displayed this ability. And the audience had so far seen only fighting and clashing. No squad had performed base stealing yet. So, when the Pilot Gaming Squad went towards the Noob Amateurs territory, they felt enthusiastic to see a squad steal the base of an opponent.

"The Noob Amateurs squad has to come up with a quick choice as to which squad they are going to face! This is my analysis only... hmmm, saving their base is important!" the commentator paused and drank the last bit of coffee in his mug before he continues, "The Pilot Gaming squad is about to destroy the very ticket of Noob Amateurs squad to get the victory, so, this must be prioritized. But, if they fight against the Chronos squad, as long as they manage to eliminate the Chronos members, it would instantly boost their dignity also! Both choices have their benefits! To save the base? Or eliminate the leading squad of the match?" the voice of the commentator sounded once more. He had poured a large amount of dedication to come up with what he stated.

Base on this interpretation, the audience quickly understood the dilemma of the Noob Amateurs squad. They could only nod their heads and sympathize with the members of the group.

To some gamers, winning is not everything. Some would always think of their performance and reputation in the match. These were the conscious type of gamers. They would think more of dignified performance and honorable defeat rather than undignified performance and shameless victory.

In this case, if the Noob Amateurs squad would choose great performance and their reputation, then, they would just clash against the Chronos squad. They won't be branded as cowards who run away from their enemies. To put it simply, their squad won't be a laughingstock and subject of ridicule in the gaming community of District 7.

But if they would prioritize winning over their match performance and reputation, then, they would need to ignore the Chronos team and face the Pilot Gaming squad instead. This way, they can save their base and continue to push for victory.

"Oh! Surely a complicated situation! If they gave up their defense towards their base and ignore the Pilot Gaming squad, they could eliminate the Chronos squad! Which by the way, has 16 kills in this match! The skills of their characters had finally finished the cooldown which means they could parry with the Chronos team." the other commentator added after his eyes had glanced on the skills availability of the characters.

"If the Noob Amateurs squad will choose to clash with the Chronos squad and take them out of this match, this is a real 'GG' given that this Chronos squad is now on the lead! But their base would be intruded on by the Pilot Gaming squad. They will be defeated with a beautiful performance." the commentator continued.

"Will they be able to eliminate the squad of Chronos though? What do you think, partner?" a question was thrown towards another commentator.

"Maybe they could! They have proved to us that they are capable of eliminating an entire squad. So, with similar tactics, it might be possible! However, their fighter was already slain," the commentator answered loudly emphasizing the loss of the fighter in the Noob Amatuers squad.

While the commentators continued to throw questions to one another to express their point of view for the entire match, the squad that was subject to their discussion was thrown into internal turmoil. They may have eliminated the Elite Gamer squad but they have no clear plan as to what to do next.

Unfortunately, the game is not just about fighting. There was one conventional path to directly eliminate an opposing squad. And it was by destroying their base. This path was exactly taken by the Pilot Gaming Squad!

Fight till defeat! All members of the Noob Amateurs squad shared the same feeling.

"Split Up!"

The group decided to divide their forces. Their tank, and mage faced the pursuit of Chronos squad while the marksman and support retreated to return on their base.

As the tank and mage character turned around the two players discovered nothing but an empty map behind them! These two characters quickly checked the grass to see if the members of the Chronos squad were just waiting for an ambush. Yet, there was none!

'Where are they?'

'For a second, I know they are just following our trail!'

'How can they vanish? Can all their characters use stealth?'

The two players of the Noob Amateurs squad sitting on the lounge were left puzzled by the disappearance of their enemy. With their confusion, it even dragged and delayed their time more! If only they decided to teleport on their base after noticing that the Chronos team was gone, then, they could have helped their teammates defending against the Pilot Gaming squad...

But, where is the Chronos squad really?

On the large screen at the center of the gymnasium, the audience could see the movement of the squad. From the minute the Chronos group stopped their chase towards the Noob Amateurs squad because of the retreat signal of CEO UNRIVALED.

Then, the attack signal followed. But, it was no longer aimed at the players. It was aimed at the Noob Amateurs' base!

The Chronos squad left the opponent and also advanced to the territory of the Noob Amateurs squad!

As for the support and marksman player of the Noob Amateurs squad, these two started teleporting back to their base. But, it would take few seconds for the animation effect of teleport before their characters would be completely transported to the location. They could only stare at their characters and the beautiful animation effect.

Meanwhile, the Pilot Gaming squad was eager to destroy their enemy's base.

Tower lock!

The signal to lock and to focus their attack on the base instantly showed on the device of all members of the Pilot Gaming squad. Their thumbs successively pressed the button for their basic attacks on the screen of their mobile phones.

But the moment their character stepped near the target base, a force cleaved and divided the group!

They expected to see the Noob Amateurs squad behind them. However, their screen revealed another team. It was the Chronos squad!

The gymnasium had gone quiet once more, as well as the commentators area. All their eyes were focused on the territory of the Noob Amateurs squad where two other opposing squads are about to clash! They also did not expect the Chronos squad to face the Pilot Gaming squad instead!

A minute passed and two members of the Noob Amateurs squad were able to teleport back on their base.

"Hurry, move, hurry!" the marksman user chanted as if his character inside the mobile screen could hear his plea.

The two quickly rushed forward to face the Pilot Gaming squad. But before they could execute their skills to launch an attack they noticed the Chronos squad characters were also standing not far from the Pilot Gaming squad.

"Eh? What is happening?"

"The Chronos squad is helping the Noob Amateurs? Is there an alliance between the two that we didn't know?"

Those players who were already eliminated from the match could not help but speculate of the Chronos squad's action. They even made an accusation of a fake alliance between Noob Amateurs and Chronos squad!