Scene 1 – The Rankings Shift
The news hit like thunder.
Player Rankings Update – National Board
🥇 1. Telvin (Brook Academy)
🥈 2. King (Royal Court Academy)
🥉 3. Joyful (Eastern Hawks)
4. Mia
5. Treasure
6. Aman
7. Pride
8. Jack
9. Jasmine
10. AJ
Royal Court's dorm went wild. Everyone shouted King's name. But he just stared at the screen, quiet. Focused.
King (to himself):"Almost there."
Scene 2 – AJ's Awakening
Practice. Royal Court's training grounds. Coach had everyone running full court scrimmages — but something in the air felt different.
AJ was struggling — tripping over screens, missing shots.
AJ:"Why can't I catch up?! I'm tired of being behind!"
Suddenly… boom.
His shadow split beneath his feet.
Time slowed. His body shimmered with neon blue sparks. His eyes glowed.
Power Unlocked: Shadow Sync
AJ can multiply his movements through mirrored shadows, confusing defenders and attacking from multiple angles.
The court stopped.
Treasure (wide-eyed):"…Bro just unlocked an anime power."
Mia (grinning):"He's finally here."
AJ floated for a second, then exploded to the rim — dunking so hard the rim bent.
Scene 3 – Rumors Begin
In the cafeteria, buzz started spreading:
"Did you hear Phantom Vortex tied Blackflame 155–155? Drift and Draco are insane."
"Marve plays like a possessed dancer. Sayrah's blocks? Terrifying."
Everyone felt it — the competition was leveling up again.
Mia (to King):"New blood's coming. And they're not scared."
King (smirking):"Good. Let's see what they got."
Scene 4 – Cold Absence
Cadel's room was quiet. Untouched.
Ebun walked past it but didn't stop. She didn't say a word. But Jasmine caught the flash of emotion in her eyes.
Jasmine (softly):"He's coming back soon."
Ebun:"…I didn't ask."
The tension between them was cold… and rising.
Scene 5 – Countdown Begins
Coach dropped the next bracket:
Next Match: Royal Court vs. Apex Heights.Apex has a new rookie named Kruz — raw, ruthless, and undefeated in street leagues.
Coach:"Win this, and we face either Brook Academy… or Phantom Vortex."
Everyone went silent.
King (standing):"Let's go to war."
Player Rankings After Chapter 10:
Telvin (Brook Academy)
King (Royal Court Academy) ⬆️
Joyful (Eastern Hawks)
Mia
Treasure
Aman
Pride
Jack
Jasmine🔟 AJ (New Entry) ⬆️
Chapter 11 Teaser: "When Ghosts Return"
Cadel returns.Phantom Vortex vs. Blackflame lights up the tournament.And Royal Court faces a savage, street-born squad led by the unpredictable Kruz.