?<strong>Chapter 1167:</strong>


    Hank’s threepanions beamed with shared joy at his sess.


    “But we all assumed Night Cat would decline. What prompted this sudden change of heart?” one of them wondered aloud.


    Hank pondered this himself, absently running fingers through his hair.


    “Perhaps she possesses a strong moralpass and cannot abide Austen’s ingratitude. For now, let’s focus on honing our abilities. We can present this question to her when we meet tomorrow.”


    By the time her evening date with Andrew arrived, Madisyn had regained her equilibrium. They shared precious romantic moments together. On the weekend, Madisyn joined Hank for their anticipated gaming session in person.


    The five of them now shared a singr mission—to elevate their rankings sufficiently to challenge Austen directly. For Madisyn, achieving this objective would prove effortless, but Hank and hispanionscked Austen’s natural aptitude. Ascending to his level within such apressed timeframe would present considerable challenges for them.


    Madisyn surveyed the eager foursome and, instead of diving straight into team formation, suggested, “Previously, I hadn’t properly assessed your gamey techniques. Today, I’d like to observe the four of you in action first, so we can identify areas for improvement.”


    “You’re going to guide us?” One of Hank’spanions immediately grasped Madisyn’s proposition, his expression brightening with anticipation.


    Madisyn confirmed with a nod.


    “While I could boost your rankings or even pilot your ounts, you’ll need mastery over your own characters during Austen’s live stream. I want your victory to stem from genuine skill. I haveplete faith in your capabilities.”


    In the Finger Dancemunity, Night Cat—the reigning champion of the seasonal expert leaderboard—was viewed as virtually untouchable. Yet here she stood before them, expressing unwavering confidence in their potential.


    Hank and his threepanions embodied the spirit of passionate, principled young men. Being carried to victory paled inparison to triumph through their own merit.


    Madisyn’s words ignited their determination, and they responded with resolute nods.


    “We’ll follow your guidancepletely!” they dered.


    “Good,” Madisyn replied.


    With keen attention, Madisyn positioned herself behind the quartet, methodically evaluating their gaming prowess and offering precise guidance on their technical execution.


    “Now, implement what I’ve demonstrated, and let’s unite for a round.” Selecting a challenging difficulty level, Madisyn led them into the game, where the familiar pulse ofpetitive rhythm filled their ears. She strategically ced herself behind Hank and the others, seamlesslypensating for their missteps.


    The four yers absorbed Madisyn’s instructions with intense focus. Though initially struggling with the new techniques, they soon witnessed the brilliance of her methodology unfold.


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