Leon groaned, burying his face in his pillow.
His mom's question about a girlfriend was still echoing in his head, far more perplexing than any defensive strategy Chelsea could throw at him.
He just wanted to focus on football. And on Mark.
Three days later, Leon woke up with a start. It wasn't his alarm; it was a sudden, vibrant flash in his 'sight'.
[HELP SYSTEM - QUEST COMPLETE!]
Quest: Ensure Mark signs for a Premier League team.
Reward: 3 Points!
[MARKET REFRESH IN 1 HOUR!]
Leon sat bolt upright in bed, his 'Current: 84' pulsing with a mix of surprise and exhilaration. It had happened! Mark had signed! And he'd gotten points!
This 'Help System' was real, and it was rewarding his efforts. He quickly grabbed his phone, his fingers trembling slightly as he opened the news app.
The headlines screamed at him:
BREAKING NEWS: ARSENAL SIGNS MYSTERY MIDFIELDER!
Gunners Seal £19 Million Deal for Unknown Talent, Mark Johnson!
