Chapter 341

Upon seeing the newcomer, the young man’s eyes narrowed sharply, his expression betraying a mixture of shock and confusion. Underneath his cold gaze, a storm seemed to brew. Because this person—this last-minute substitute—was Eleanor. His very own niece. The other competitors were equally stunned. Their team leader had brought... a girl? Has he gone mad? In the competitive world of esports, it wasn’t unheard of for women to play, but to compete at a professional level? That was rare. The disparity between men and women in professional gaming was vast. Nearly 99% of esports players were male, and the few women who did manage to appear on the professional stage were often dismissed as mere mascots or marketing gimmicks. They rarely made an impact, and when they did, they were swiftly crushed by their male counterparts. But here she was—a girl, standing before them as a substitute for a major competition. The incredulity among the team members was palpable. "Leader, is this the ‘incredibl