Talent Has a Price

[Distance Scale use: EXCELLENT. Voluntary load control increased Muscle Echo retention to 3.4%.] Su smiled. “Even the system knows restraint is harder than bravado.” Han Lie was waiting in the tunnel with an old medical report. Beside Lu's name, “cleared after rehabilitation” had been crossed out and replaced with “high risk—do not renew.” Luo Zhan's signature marked the alteration. “I searched the archives for my own evaluation,” Han said hoarsely. “Your recommendation didn't go to an alternate either. Luo sold it to a sponsor's chosen fighter.” Lu folded the page. “Did you tell me so you could feel better?” Han went pale. “If you believe it was wrong, don't tell only me.” Lu walked past him. “The whole city will have cameras tomorrow.”