Chapter 8

“Round Two, 4-0!”

The official’s voice boomed through the arena.

“Final score of the International Collegiate Cyber Defense Invitational: Westbridge 4, Kestrel 3. Westbridge wins!”

The rest was almost drowned out by the crowd.

Nearly everyone in the stands got to their feet. People slapped the backs of seats, shouted, waved Westbridge flags, and raised their phones to capture the final score beside my account ID.

Someone on one side of the arena shouted, “Maya!”

Another voice answered with “G!”