Tunnel Corridor
10:58 PM
The tunnel corridor was quieter than the dressing room, and Demien's footsteps echoed slightly off the concrete walls while he followed the staff member toward the pitch entrance where broadcast equipment was being set up under portable lights.
As they approached the mixed zone area, Roma players were still passing through in scattered groups, and most kept their eyes forward or down while moving toward their own dressing room, and the atmosphere carried the weight of elimination rather than just defeat because cup competitions ended seasons abruptly rather than allowing time for recovery.
The system activated in Demien's peripheral vision without sound or warning, and blue text appeared in clean lines against his mental field of view.
「MATCH COMPLETED」
「Mission: Score 1 Goal OR Register 1 Assist — COMPLETED」
「Base Reward: 50 MP」
「Performance Bonus: +25 MP (Goal + Assist + Penalty Won)」
「Total Reward: 75 MP」
