The GOAT Returns:Reincarnated to dominated Football again

The rumors were spreading like wildfire.

By the time the final bell rang, everyone at Jefferson High had heard the story.

Tom sat in the back of his last class, staring at the clock, his jaw tight.

The fake messages.

The whispers in the hallways.

The stares.

None of it surprised him.

This wasn't his first scandal.

In his past life, he'd faced everything from Deflategate to reporters questioning his legacy.

But this?

This was personal.

Because this time, it wasn't about protecting a reputation.

It was about protecting the second chance he'd been given.

And he wasn't about to let some jealous benchwarmer take that away.

After School: The Confrontation

Tom didn't go home after school.

Instead, he headed straight for the football field, where he knew Keller would be.

As expected, Keller was there, surrounded by his usual group of followers, laughing like he owned the place.

But the second he saw Tom walking toward him, his smile faded.

The whole team was on the field, pretending to stretch, but everyone was watching.

"Well, if it isn't the star quarterback," Keller sneered. "Or should I say—fraud?"

Tom didn't flinch.

He stopped a few feet away, his arms crossed.

"You're real confident for someone who's too scared to beat me on the field."

Keller's face darkened.

"Face it, Bradfield. No one buys your act. You don't go from trash to MVP overnight. Everyone knows it."

Tom took a step closer, lowering his voice so only Keller could hear.

"Yeah? Then why'd you have to fake the proof?"

Keller's eyes flickered—just for a second.

But that was enough.

Tom smiled.

Gotcha.

The Plan: Outsmarting the Saboteur

Tom knew he couldn't just accuse Keller without evidence.

So he did what he'd always done best—

He strategized.

That night, Tom met up with Speedy and a few of the other players who still had his back.

"You really think Keller faked all this?" Speedy asked.

"I don't think," Tom replied. "I know. But I need proof."

Speedy leaned back. "Then we get it."

They formed a plan.

Keller might have been sneaky, but he wasn't smart.

The Setup: Catching Keller in His Own Trap

The next day, Tom approached Keller in the hallway, loud enough for everyone nearby to hear.

"You think you've won, huh?" Tom said, keeping his voice tense. "Well, guess what—I've got nothing to hide. And soon, everyone's going to see that."

Keller smirked. "Good luck with that."

Exactly the reaction Tom wanted.

Because he knew Keller's ego wouldn't let him stay quiet.

Later that day, while Keller sat with Trey and his crew, Speedy planted a recording device nearby—hidden under the bleachers where Keller liked to hang out after practice.

All they had to do was wait.

The Evidence: The Fall of Keller

Sure enough, Keller couldn't resist running his mouth.

"I told you, man," Keller bragged, his voice clear on the recording. "I made the whole thing up. Those fake texts? AI-generated. Looks real enough, right?"

Trey laughed. "Yeah, but what if someone finds out?"

"They won't. Bradfield's too busy trying to play hero."

That's all Tom needed.

Checkmate.

The Reveal: Taking Back His Name

The next day, just before practice, Tom gathered the entire team.

Coach Donahue was there. So was Keller—looking smug as ever.

Tom pulled out his phone, hit play, and let the recording speak for itself.

Keller's voice filled the locker room:

"I told you, man. I made the whole thing up."

The room went dead silent.

Keller's face turned pale.

"That's not—" he started, but no one was listening anymore.

Coach Donahue stepped forward, his face like stone.

"My office. Now."

Keller didn't even try to argue.

He was finished.

The Aftermath: A Legacy Restored

Later, Coach Donahue approached Tom as the team suited up for practice.

"Guess you were telling the truth after all," he muttered.

Tom shrugged.

"I always was."

Donahue nodded slowly. "You've got more than just talent, Bradfield. You've got guts."

Tom smiled.

"Yeah. That's what makes a real quarterback."

[GOAT SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]

Mission Complete: Clear Your Name

• Reward: +5 to all stats

• New Skill Unlocked: Mental Fortitude (Level 1)

• Boosts resistance to external pressure and distractions during games.

Tom felt the familiar surge of energy as the System processed the achievement.

But this wasn't just about stats.

This was about something bigger.

His legacy.

And he was just getting started.

End of Chapter 11