The morning after Blackflame's collapse, the tournament newsfeeds were on fire.Every headline screamed the same shocking words:
"Zane Alkano Signs with Brook Academy.""Telvin Gains a New Weapon.""The Wolfpack Grows Stronger."
Clips played of Zane in a Brook Academy jersey, standing beside Telvin, Jack, Aman, Pride, and Rose. He didn't smile; his expression was sharp, cold, and serious. Reporters swarmed him.
"What made you join Brook?"
Zane's voice was calm, but his words cut deep:"I refuse to waste my time on teams that don't match my ambition. Brook Academy is where dominance lives. I didn't come here to participate—I came here to conquer."
The cameras flashed wildly as Telvin placed a hand on Zane's shoulder, a rare grin breaking across his face."Welcome to the Wolfpack. Now, we hunt."
The crowd erupted. Commentators were already calling it the scariest roster in the tournament.
Royal Court's Dorm – Later That Day
Royal Court's players gathered in King's room, phones buzzing with alerts about Zane.
Treasure tossed his phone onto the bed."Brook was already a nightmare. Now they've got Zane? That's unfair."
Jasmine frowned, hugging a pillow tightly."He's not just good—he's relentless. I saw his highlights against Thunderstrike before they lost. The guy never slows down."
Cadel shook his head, leaning against the wall."Telvin plus Zane… that's two alphas in one team. Their opponents will suffocate."
Mia, who sat close to King, looked around nervously."So what does that mean for us? If we face them in the finals…"
King's eyes narrowed. He leaned forward, his tone steady but sharp."It means we can't fear them. Brook just became the monster everyone wants to avoid. But if we want to be legends… then that's exactly who we have to beat."
The room fell silent for a moment. Everyone could feel the weight of his words.
Ebun finally spoke, softer than usual."They're stronger. But we're still Royal Court. And if it comes down to us and them… I say we show them that monsters can bleed."
Treasure cracked a grin, her words lighting a fire in the group."Yeah. Let's make them regret building that so-called superteam."
One by one, their fear began to shift into determination.
Meanwhile…
In Brook Academy's private gym, Telvin and Zane ran drills together for the first time. The intensity was unreal. Every drive, every dunk, every defensive stop echoed like a thunderclap.
Jack muttered from the sideline, watching in awe."God help anyone who stands in their way."
Telvin and Zane exchanged a glance mid-practice—no words, just a mutual understanding.
Two predators, now hunting together.