Chapter Three: Number Ten for the Bottom Club

The system seemed to hear the thought. [Historical match data detected for player on field: Antoine Reyer, Montreuil Union, formerly registered in Ligue 2.] [Available ability: defensive anticipation. Template quality: low.] It was not limited to Vega. Given sufficient data, Lin could copy one peak ability from any professional player. “Load Reyer. Defensive anticipation.” [Duration: ninety seconds.] The match became a diagram unfolding ahead of time. When Montreuil's number six turned his shoulder, Lin already knew the pass would travel right. Before the winger lifted his head, Lin occupied the crossing lane. He stole the ball and immediately pushed it to Sami. “Now!”