Chapter 19: Amidst the Boredom

Mateus stretched slowly, staring at the ceiling of his room with an expression of pure boredom. The routine between meetings, projects and reports left him exhausted, but also empty. The amount of money and power he possessed no longer brought the same enthusiasm as before.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, he sighed. "Aether, do you have any suggestions to end this boredom?"

Aether, always calm and precise, answered in a calm tone: "There are several options. Analyzing your past activities, online games or short videos would be more likely to provide immediate relief from boredom."

Mateus laughed discreetly upon hearing the answer. "I wonder if the LoL World Championship is this weekend?" He murmured, remembering a news story he had seen on social media.

"Correct, sir. Yesterday we had the last semifinal, and the T1 team, your favorite, came out victorious," Aether informed. "I can find the replay of the match on YouTube for you, if you want."

Mateus smiled, renewed interest shining in his eyes. "Yes, Aether, do it. I want to see how this semifinal went."

He stood up, walking towards the living room. When he arrived, the huge screen was already set up, and the LoL World Championship logo filled the screen in high definition. Aether had adjusted the lighting in the room, creating an atmosphere worthy of a stadium. The replay started, showing the moment when T1's players dominated the map with precise and strategic plays.

Mateus settled in, wrapped up in the adrenaline that the match transmitted. It was as if he were there, in the arena, cheering and cheering with each play.

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Mateus watched the end of the match with a satisfied smile. "Hmm... the man is old, but he's still at his best," he murmured, watching the opposing team's Nexus explode on the screen. For him, the T1 captain's ability to maintain control even under pressure was inspiring. It was like watching an unshakable veteran, masterfully dominating the battlefield.

After the match, Mateus picked up his cell phone from the table next to the couch and swiped his fingers across the screen, accessing social media. He joined the heated discussions in the LoL community, where comments were piling up at a frenetic pace. He smiled as he read some of the posts:

@olivr_54367:

"The game was so-so, the other team didn't even seem to want to win #LoL"

@armts_nars:

"Honestly, T1 was the favorite. With the other team's history in the last world championships, it was expected #LoL"

@analist_thom32:

"Total disappointment... it seemed like only T1 was playing, the opponent won a side game that doesn't even count in the #LoL series"

@qhyan_63:

"Popcorn... pop... corn...? #LoL"

Mateus laughed to himself, entertained by the community's comments. The mix of frustration and excitement reflected the fans' passion for the game. He got lost among the reactions, likes and memes created about the championship, where the opposing team was ridiculed for their failed plays.

"These guys are serious," he thought, enjoying a particularly funny post, featuring a montage of the opposing captain with a bucket of popcorn by his side. The dark humor and enthusiasm of the community made him feel like he was part of something again, even if only for a few moments.

Swiping the screen and entering the short video app, Mateus found himself dazzled by the many options.

Swiping the screen of his phone, Mateus entered the short video app and found himself surrounded by a multitude of options. The brightness of the screen reflected his renewed interest, but his expression soon turned to disappointment. "Look... it wasn't like that... ugh... this app update messed everything up," he muttered to himself, realizing that the new features made navigation confusing.

After a few moments of frustrated searching, his eyes lit up when he found a video that caught his attention: a woman playing a popular shooting game. He clicked on the channel and was immediately drawn in by her contagious energy.

"Hmm, she's good... and so is her figure," he commented, a mischievous smile forming on his lips. The player displayed impressive skill, eliminating opponents with ease, while her charisma lit up the screen. "Two stones with one club, hehehe," he chuckled contentedly, his mind wandering to a fun place where skill and beauty could coexist.

The video progressed, showing the woman performing audacious moves, while her commentary and reactions were genuinely entertaining. The way she joked around with her friends during the game and interacted with the chat made Mateus feel like he was part of this vibrant community. He settled back on the couch, soaking in every second, enjoying the combination of skill and charisma that the player displayed.

He realized that this break from boredom was not just a distraction, but an opportunity to connect with something new, with the potential to make his evenings more interesting.