The revelation about Coach Chivu's 'Gambler' trait was the final piece of a puzzle Leon hadn't even known he was solving.
Chivu's ultra-attacking substitution in the Derby d'Italia, the shift to a False 9 against AC Milan—it all made sense now.
Leon finally closed the 'Manager Mode' tab in his mind, the dressing room's joyous noise slowly filtering back into his awareness.
It felt like he'd been gone for an hour, but only a few seconds had passed.
He said his goodbyes, still buzzing from the match and the revelations of his newly evolved system. The drive home was a slow, contented cruise through the sleeping city.
The adrenaline from the game was finally wearing off, leaving behind a deep, satisfying weariness. He had the car's sound system playing some lo-fi hip-hop, the chill beats a perfect soundtrack to the quiet, post-battle peace.
He stopped at a red light, drumming his fingers on the steering wheel, his mind idly replaying the chaotic final moments of the match.
