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

“They won’t double me yet,” Lin said, breathing hard. “Hall’s pride won’t allow it. He’ll demand one more series alone.” “Do what I said.” Lin pointed across the field. Hall was shoving away a safety who had tried to speak with him and stabbing a finger against his own chest. Grant saw it. “Eight-yard out,” he amended. “Beat him again.” Empire tried to drain the clock, but its kicker missed from the Storm thirty. With nine minutes and twelve seconds left, Harbor City took possession. When Lin returned to the field, the system numbers had changed. [LIVE DEFEAT PROBABILITY: 88.1%.] [BASE AMPLIFICATION REDUCED: SPEED +6%. REACTION +9%. CATCH SECURITY +11%.]