The System Glitch

Zachary had barely settled back into his sofa when he decided to shift his focus.

Pushing aside the calls with Emily and Kristin, he exhaled deeply, feeling the weight of the day's events settle into his muscles. His performance in Liverpool's win over Manchester City was still fresh on his mind, and so was the Ballon d'Or nomination, but there was something else tugging at his consciousness.

The system!

Ever since his rebirth, the system had been his most reliable companion. It was a tool, a guide, a cheat code to ascend the ranks of world football, turning him from an above-average footballer into one of the sport's elite.

Over time, as his stats had risen to near perfection, Zachary had grown less dependent on it, relying more on his instincts and natural talent. But the system was always there, like a comforting shadow, ready to offer guidance when needed.