The weeks following the inauguration matches of the Legends Cup were the most intense for the Infinity Riders in every aspect. Even though the next opponents did not pose as much a threat as the Shadow Drifters, the confidence, motivation and vigor conquered by their first victory brought every player to put in twice as much time and effort into training. It had gotten to the point of Barry skipping three whole days of classes in a row to jot game strategies and combat tactics. The odd times in which the Riders would run into one another in the game—the middle of the night, working hours, mealtimes…—proved everyone was on the same page and equally thrilled about the coming matches. Sarah’s relationship with Luca—and even her friendship with Barry—had been equally intensified as the girl

