Chapter 234

Chapter 234

"Solo lane, hold steady and farm under tower. Their teammates are most likely counter-ganking."

"Bot lane duo, watch your positioning. Support, get vision down. They want to catch you guys and break through there."

"Stick with me. Enemy's flash is up in ten seconds. Look for a chance to burst him down."

"Let that objective go. We'll trade for their top tower. It's worth it."

Victoria's commands were as precise as a computer, always predicting the opponent's intentions and making the right calls at critical moments.

Not only was her individual skill top-tier, but her awareness and macro sense had reached an astonishing level.

Under her leadership, the teammates who had been somewhat panicked gradually steadied themselves and began executing tactics in an orderly fashion.

The disadvantage was being clawed back bit by bit.

A crucial mid-game teamfight broke out in the enemy jungle.

Victoria's assassin character moved like a ghost, cutting into the enemy backline. Before everyone's eyes, she pulled off an incredibly impressive play, instantly eliminating the enemy's core damage dealer and support!

"Quadra Kill!"

The system's excited announcement rang out, and the entire venue erupted!

Riding on Victoria's earth-shattering play, Team AW executed a perfect 4-for-0 trade and secured the key objective that would decide the match!

From that moment on, the tide completely turned!

The rest of the match fell entirely into Team AW's rhythm.

With Victoria directing the strategy and the teammates coordinating seamlessly, they kept expanding their advantage. Finally, at the thirty-eight-minute mark, they destroyed the enemy's nexus!

"Victory!"

When the huge victory symbol appeared on the big screen in the center of the venue, both the AW team lounge and their fan section erupted in cheers!

"We won! We won!"

"World champions! We're world champions!"

The teammates jumped up from their seats excitedly, hugging each other, crying tears of joy!

They did it! Despite missing two main players, they came back from behind and defeated the powerful defending champions, claiming the championship trophy that represented the highest honor!

In the spectator seats, Chase was so excited he forgot himself, jumping up from his seat and wildly waving his hands while cheering, "We won! Victoria's amazing! AW's amazing! We're champions!!"

He completely forgot about his right arm injury. The excessive movement pulled at his wound, and a sharp pain hit him. His face instantly scrunched up as he grimaced and sucked in air through his teeth.

Alexander, watching his cousin's foolish display, rubbed his forehead helplessly and pressed him back into his seat, "Sit still. If your wound opens up, you'll really suffer."

On the competition stage, the defeated defending champions, though unable to hide their disappointment and regret, showed good sportsmanship.

Their captain led his teammates over and proactively extended his hand to Victoria and the AW team members.

"Congratulations. This year's championship is well-deserved."

The opposing captain spoke sincerely. "Your performance today, especially Ms. Gonzalez's commanding and mechanics—we lost fair and square."

Victoria shook his hand, her expression still calm, showing no arrogance from the victory, "You're also very strong. It was an exciting match."

After a brief friendly exchange, last year's champion team politely left the competition area.

Victoria then led her teammates, still immersed in tremendous joy, down from the stage to meet up with Alexander and the grimacing but brightly smiling Chase who were waiting there.

Golden confetti drifted down from the venue ceiling, and the cheers were deafening.

At this moment, glory belonged to AW, to everyone who fought for it, and to this girl who stepped up at the crucial moment and led the team to the peak with absolute skill—Victoria.

Amid the deafening cheers and golden confetti dancing through the air, the award ceremony officially began.

Stirring music filled the entire venue, and spotlights focused once again on center stage. The host announced in an exciting tone, "Let's congratulate Team AW on winning this year's Global Finals championship!"

Thunderous applause erupted below, and camera flashes sparkled like a galaxy.

Chase, as team captain, despite his right arm still in a sling, walked up to the podium first, surrounded by his teammates.

His face radiated excitement and pride, his left hand clenched tight, working hard to maintain his balance.

When the award presenter handed him that beautifully designed but heavy championship trophy symbolizing supreme glory, Chase extended his left hand and solemnly accepted it.

The trophy felt substantial in his hand, the cold metal touch making his heart burn hot.

Chase tried to raise the trophy high with one hand to show it to the entire venue, but the trophy's weight combined with only having one usable hand made his movements look strained and unsteady.

He only managed to hold it up for a few seconds before his arm began trembling slightly and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Chase smiled helplessly but casually, not forcing it, and carefully handed the trophy to the main player beside him whose eyes were red with emotion.

"You take it! Let everyone lift it together!"

That teammate quickly accepted it with both hands, and together with the other teammates, they shouted and raised the golden trophy high above their heads!

The golden light shone under the spotlights, illuminating every young face wild with joy and tears.

At this moment, all the sweat, pressure, and sacrifice had become worthwhile.

Chase stood to the side, watching his teammates' excited expressions with a gratified smile, but deep in his eyes flickered a hint of regret he couldn't quite hide.

He turned his head and said quietly to Victoria standing beside him, "Victoria, we won. It's great, but it would be even better if Marc could be here right now, lifting the trophy with us."

His voice carried deep regret. Marc wasn't just the vice-captain, but one of the team's indispensable core members. This glory should rightfully be shared with him.

Victoria's gaze swept past that dazzling trophy toward Avalonia's azure sky outside the window, understanding in her heart.

She thought calmly that at this moment, Marc was probably right in the eye of the storm at The Murray Group headquarters, facing those cunning old shareholders and deeply entrenched remnant forces, fighting another battle just as dangerous though without visible smoke.

Cleaning out traitors, rebuilding authority—every step was like walking on thin ice. How could he spare attention for the glory of this competition?

The award ceremony ended amid prolonged applause.

According to tradition and Alexander's prior arrangements, he had originally planned to take this newly crowned world champion team directly to a pre-booked premium restaurant for a grand celebration banquet.

However, when Alexander proposed this plan, the teammates looked at each other, their excited expressions slightly subdued, showing genuine concern.