A Life Beyond Limits novel Chapter 12

Jack discovered that after developing his super brain, not only had his songwriting and composing skills skyrocketed, but his gaming abilities had also become downright terrifying.

Recently, a real-time strategy game called Skybound Wars had taken the world by storm. Developed by the global powerhouse Stormspire Interactive, it was the hottest game on the planet.

All the major gaming tournaments, both domestic and international, were dominated by Skybound Wars, cementing its status as the undisputed king of competitive gaming.

Wesley and Eddie were utterly obsessed with the game, and Jack had recently joined in.

At first, Wesley and Eddie had a field day bullying Jack in matches, easily crushing him. But after just two days, Jack had caught up to their level.

By the end of the week, Jack was on a completely different level. With just one hand, he could annihilate both Wesley and Eddie in a two-on-one match.

One morning, after finishing breakfast, Wesley and Eddie dragged Jack to the Skyburst Gaming Cafe.

"Wesley, you've gotta help me out. Some young punks are here to cause trouble," a cafe attendant approached Wesley, his face full of desperation.

Jack had only been playing Skybound Wars for a short time, but Wesley was a regular at Skyburst Gaming Cafe and had earned a solid reputation in the Skybound Wars community.

His skills ranked among the best. The cafe often hosted Skybound Wars challenges, and Wesley was usually one of the players defending its honor whenever challengers showed up.

Seeing the cafe attendant's plea for help, Wesley readily agreed without hesitation. He immediately grabbed Eddie and Jack, and the three of them headed over.

The attendant glanced toward a row of high-end PCs. They've already taken their seats. Four of them are set to play, and there are two more standing behind them, probably their backup.

To Jack's surprise, the four opponents sitting across from him were all quite striking, not just in appearance, but also in their demeanor.

At the center sat a young man who exuded an air of calm, yet there was a maturity about him that seemed beyond his years.

There was a hint of arrogance in his brows, and whenever others spoke to him, their faces carried a subtle trace of deference.

Next to him was a chubby guy, whose greasy appearance and oversized frame were so unappealing that Jack's gaze skipped over him entirely. Jack couldn't muster the slightest interest in looking his way.

However, what truly caught Jack's attention were the two stunning women seated beside the guys.

On the left was a haughty girl whose beauty was undeniable but accompanied by an overbearing arrogance.

She seemed to flaunt her good looks and likely privileged background with an air so condescending it felt as though her nose was perpetually pointed at the sky.

But it was the other girl who truly intrigued Jack.

Her appearance was wild, almost absurdly so. She sported an enormous, fiery red afro that looked like a bomb had gone off on her head.

A lollipop dangled from her lips like a cigarette, and to top it off, she even had tattoos. But none of these eccentricities could overshadow her striking beauty.

For Jack, Phoebe and Feena had already set a high standard for beauty.

Phoebe was like a secluded orchid in a quiet valley, exuding an ethereal and independent grace, while Feena had a warm and friendly charm that made her naturally approachable.

But this girl with the red hair was different. Her beauty was tinged with the allure of a mature woman, exuding a sensuality that carried a hint of dominance.

It was mesmerizing. Jack found himself momentarily stunned as he stared.

As for the Skyburst Gaming Cafe side, aside from two older men, there happened to be just two vacant seats.

Wesley and Eddie quickly took them. Seeing there was no seat left for Jack, he casually said, "I'm going to the restroom. You guys go ahead and play."

After using the restroom, Jack felt a bit thirsty and went to the counter to buy a few bottles of water.

He then strolled leisurely around the cafe, taking his time. By the time he returned, both teams were already locked in an intense battle.

Skybound Wars was somewhat reminiscent of classics like StarCraft or Age of Empires.

The gameplay revolved around building up your base, amassing troops, and engaging in battles. However, its 3D graphics and intricate backstory added a layer of depth that made it far more engaging.