She turned and walked slowly down the hallway, her footsteps deliberate and quiet.
'Gu Jin may be talented,' she mused, 'A real champion doesn't play in teams like that. Real strength comes from self-reliance.'
Sophia entered the floor where her own team stayed.
Unlike Gu Jin's chaotic dorm, her teammates were a picture of focused individuality.
There were no promises, no emotional speeches. It was just the quiet hum of personal preparation.
She walked through the rooms, her eyes flicking over each one of her teammates.
First, she checked on Leo Bennett, who was sprawled out on his bed, his golden curls messily arranged around his face.
He had his hands behind his head and was staring at the ceiling, a grin tugging at his lips as if he was on the verge of some amusing thought.
It was easy to see that Leo was relaxed. Too relaxed.
He looked up lazily when he saw Sophia standing in the doorway. "Hey, Green. What's up?" His voice was easygoing, unbothered.
