Chapter Four: Probability Is Not Prophecy

Lin divided his 31.6 million across seventeen contracts for legal escrow, victim recovery, servers, and a newly registered corporation. He named it Yellow Door Security, after the door his eight-year-old self had colored for his sister. “Money is not armor,” he said, pulling on his mask. “It has to become lawyers, infrastructure, witnesses, and a company no one can quietly erase.” “What am I?” Zero asked. Lin paused. “For now, the world’s most expensive risk consultant.” “Compensation?” “After you prove LM-03 is not your latest story.” The probability tree opened. Ninety-nine escape routes turned red. Only one led directly between Clocktower and Convergence teams about to exchange fire. Lin chose it.