The challenge was particularly acute because his enhanced capabilities were so far beyond normal expectations that even modest demonstrations could seem extraordinary to observers.
The seven-pass sequence that had amazed his coaches was actually a relatively simple example of what the System could help him achieve, but it had already pushed the boundaries of what seemed possible.
As the training sessions continued throughout the autumn, Mateo gradually learned to calibrate his performances to achieve maximum impact while maintaining plausible deniability about the true extent of his abilities.
He would demonstrate enough tactical intelligence to impress coaches and scouts while holding back the more extraordinary capabilities that could create unwanted questions and complications.
The implications of the System's evolution extended far beyond individual training sessions and tactical demonstrations.
