The Phoenix Takes Flight

Chapter 75: The Phoenix Takes Flight

The holographic display flickered to life, casting a soft blue glow across the faces of Talon and Jax as they huddled around Coach Ted. The replay of Pinnacle Ballers' previous match against Pinnacle Zenith Zephyr danced before their eyes, a symphony of light and motion.

Talon, ever the showman, leapt to his feet, mimicking the movements with exaggerated gestures. "Did you see that, coach? It was like a big king meets a small king... a tornado!" His enthusiasm was infectious, drawing chuckles from his teammates.

Jax remained seated, his eyes distant as if seeing beyond the replay. He absently fingered the small AR [Augmented Reality] journal tucked into his pocket, a habit that had become as much a part of him as his jersey number. "The game flows like a river," he mused, his voice soft. "Each player a current, merging and diverging in a dance as old as time itself."