Chapter 621

Top-ranked freshman? That meant she was only eighteen.

Neverfall Navigators was founded two years ago, and Demon had been playing for years before that. He couldn't have started playing when he was just a kid, could he? And he was incredibly skilled, leagues ahead of many of the top pro gamers back then. There was no way he was just a teenager.

More importantly, even though Demon always wore a hat and mask, his clothes and the tone of his voice had always been distinctly male.

"What do you want with her?" the staff member asked, his eyes darting around warily. "She's not just anyone. I'd advise you not to get involved with her."

"It's nothing," MystiCat said with a faint smile, his face creasing into a frown. "Just asking."

In truth, he wanted to thank her in person. If it hadn't been for her advice, they might have lost today's match. The finals were next week. They would find her and thank her properly after the tournament was over.

Outside the arena entrance, Juniper was waiting for a staff member to bring her electric scooter around when her phone suddenly rang.

"Juniper!"

Luella's booming voice assaulted her eardrums. Juniper winced, holding the phone away from her ear. "What good would it do you if I died of a heart attack?" she asked dryly.

"My bad, just an accident this time!" Luella yelled, still suspended in a wire harness dozens of feet in the air. "I'm about to bungee jump! The wind is crazy up here, I was afraid you wouldn't hear me."

Juniper's brow furrowed again. "If you have something to say, just say it," she said, her patience wearing thin.

"Juniper, I don't even know what to say about your man," Luella began without preamble, her tone dripping with amusement. "Do you know what he's doing?"

"What?" At the mention of Shanley, Juniper's attention sharpened.

"He's looking for you," Luella said. "Or more accurately, he's looking for Demon."

"Looking for Demon?" Juniper pursed her lips, a flicker of confusion crossing her delicate features. Why was he suddenly looking for her alter ego?

"Shanley said Demon can name 'his' price, as long as 'he' agrees to come out of retirement." Luella was practically vibrating with excitement at the thought of the money And did some digging. Guess why?"

Juniper remained silent, waiting for the answer.

"He said it's because his fiancée is a huge Demon fan, and he wants to

make her happy." Luella was laughing as she spoke. "Juniper, the lab at the base is short on funds right now. What do you say Kaccept his offer? I'll take the money, then you show up in front of him, reveal your identity, and give him a big surprise. We get the cash, and Shanley gets what he wants. It's a win-win situation! A perfect plan!"

Juniper didn't respond. Her mind was stuck on Luella's words: to make his fiancée happy. When had she ever said anything to make Shanley think she was a Demon fan? If she told him she wanted the stars, would he really try to pluck them from the sky for her?

"Juniper? Juniper, you still there?" Luella pressed. "Don't tell me you're pretending

you can't hear me just to save your boyfriend some money."

"Hmm," Juniper murmured, a faint smirk playing on her lips. "Signal's bad. Can't hear you. Bye."