On that same straight Rodnick thought he was the overtake in the bag, Luca shut him down with a perfectly executed Straightaway Chopping that was even getting better.
[Straightaway Chopping +1]
[SYNC BAR: [][][][] 25%]
Luca thought he needed a comeback to filling the Sync Bar. The first point to it had come with Spatial Awareness, and back then when he battled against Luigi, he didn't even consciously prompt the skill, but he got it anyways.
[Spatial Awareness +1]
[SYNC BAR: [][][][] 12.5%]
"...And just when Marcellus Rodnick thought he had the overtake in the bag—Rennick slams the door shut! That was textbook defending down the straight! He's getting sharper and sharper at such a young age and he's reading every move from his teammate....!"
"WOOOOOOOOOOOHH!"
Rodnick was stunned by the defense, but he didn't stop pushing. It wasn't like Luca expected him to either. Luca was ready because he was already moving ahead, preparing for the next engagement.
