Chapter Three: The Discarded

“Pass a medical and you are paid per appearance. The base wage is fifteen percent below your dock salary; bonuses make up the difference. We provide rehabilitation.” Danny laughed without amusement. “A midfielder Bluehaven discarded buys a broken club, then collects the striker Bluehaven discarded. Planning a museum?” Lin placed the contract on a box of cod. “Saturday, two o'clock, Old Dock. If you won't sign, come and watch.” “Watch you go bankrupt?” “Watch whether I treat this place as home.” Danny's eyes turned cold. “Don't use that word with me.” “Then I will use it once.” As Lin left, he heard paper lifted behind him. The System's first Talent Lead was more complicated.