Chapter Two: The Closer to Defeat, the Stronger I Become

At eight yards, he planted. Hall was still waiting for him to decelerate. The ball had already arrived. Lin secured it against his chest and gained another six yards before Hall pulled him down. “Fourteen yards and a first down!” the announcer shouted. “The receiver is… number eleven, Lin Che? That is the first catch of his professional career!” Lin handed the ball to the official. Small text appeared at the upper edge of his vision. [CRITICAL RECEPTION COMPLETE. CLUTCH POINT +1.] Hall knew his name now. On the next down, Hall stepped up to jam him. Lin slid away from the first blow and accelerated outside. Eli’s pass came behind him. Under normal circumstances, Lin would have needed to slow down and turn, giving the safety time to crush him.