to the data analysis room. He pressed his thumb against the

a low, vibrating drone. He pulled out an ergonomi

fire analysis something he translated effortlessly in his head-a lingering habit from his early days scrimming in European servers.

ifton's eyes scanned them rapidly until they locked

insane KDA stats or the win rates from public matches. He scr

ed there made

The first team's

e. His index finger tapped aggressively against th

ce had tried to use Clifton to get into the pro scene. When that failed,

ic. This liar was so desperate to climb the ladder he

pulled up Branson's latest

g to his chat about discovering a genius in ranked queue.

ackground audio. Every few minutes, he heard Justice's voice cal

s. It was the exact same 'aloof' persona

He saw Clifton watching Branson's stream and smiled, t

, leaning against the desk. "The numbers that Justice

around. He looked up at

erms to sign him

le. "Branson brought him in. He demanded a thirty perce

that Justice signed a bloodsucking deal like that only prove

ight now is bad. Reddit is tearing you apart. They're

n a rumor going around that Branson brought thi

rp, drilling spike of agony fired

, squeezing hard to stop the tremor. He kept

fton wasn't slacking. His wrist had severe, irreversible Repet

trying to survive just a little longer. He couldn't sa

tice's photo. His chest tightened with a messy knot

r die than let a snake like Branson and a

The wheels of the chair scra

old Delmus. "First team versus the rookies.

ifton walked out of the room.