So if there's something you want to do, just do it openly and honestly, it's perfectly fine!

"Is that okay? But wouldn't that cause you more trouble? What if some people really go too far?"

Although they were delighted by Niou's words, they also needed to be kind people.

We cannot take advantage of King Ni's words; that would be unreliable and dishonest.

"I don't care about these words at all. Besides, they wouldn't dare say anything about me. Have you forgotten my current status and situation?"

Niou chuckled and joked. Come on, there probably aren't many people who would dare joke about this.

To be honest, at his level, there are some things he can do and comment on at will; few people dare to criticize his actions...

That……

The group of people who wanted to cheer each other on exchanged glances and saw the eagerness in each other's eyes.

And so, the following scene unfolded—

"Go, little one! Smash his head and beat him!"

"That's right, Echizen, keep pushing forward! Don't give up! They're just a bunch of cowardly lambs. If you win, our whole team wins!"

Niou's expression shifted from relief to shock in just one minute.

These guys are really quite something, they're very good at provoking him with their words. He can't even imagine putting in more effort for them.

So what kind of people did Seigaku imprison in the past? They were all so incredibly talented, so ridiculously so—it's just too exaggerated!

However, as everyone expected, their constant encouragement and words for their teammates made many people a little unhappy, and some even whispered among themselves.

"They act like they've never seen anything before. How can they talk like that? That's such an exaggeration! How can they act like that?"

"You only won two games, do you really think you can beat the French team?"

Be careful when climbing high places, as it's easy to fall hard and end up dead!

But now the Japanese team has won the first two games. However, since their captain has already played early, many people are not optimistic about this team that has used their ace player so early. They genuinely feel that the other team is more likely to win!

Therefore, a considerable number of people have already begun to predict the downfall of the market.

As for these words...

"After hearing these comments, Captain, what are your thoughts now?" Byodoin Phoenix raised an eyebrow, looking at the person next to her with a sigh. This person's attitude was very calm and composed, and he did not seem to be affected by these words at all.

"I don't have any ideas. Of course, it's about how we played before and how we continue to play now. I won't change my playstyle because of their ideas, nor will I change the course of the game because of their words!"

Niou shrugged. Come on, do you think he's some nervous newbie? Of course not, he's been doing what they call "two people" for years.

These minor incidents might have scared her a couple of years ago or in the first half of last year, but now he is more composed and calm about these things than anyone else.

If you really want to see him change his expression, you should go in the opposite direction!

For example, revealing one of his secrets would be more effective than this. So let's stop making futile struggles in this direction and aspect, and just cheer for their team peacefully, isn't that better?

"So, judging from the look in your eyes right now, you actually think highly of Echizen Ryoma, don't you?"

The phoenix of Byodoin asked.

"Of course, whether from a public or private perspective, we are quite optimistic about them. After all, in principle, these are our own team members. Are we going to side with the other side? That would be so impolite and would make our own people feel disheartened!"

Niou was simply reminding Byodoin Phoenix to be mindful of his stance. No matter what, they were all on the same side on the surface, and they couldn't afford to lose sight of the bigger picture for the sake of small things.

If you always speak up for others, you'll lose the hearts of your teammates. As the captain, you can't do that!

"I don't see it that way. You need to think carefully. That little guy on the other side is not weak at all, and he's the same age as Echizen Ryoma. If they're the same age, then anything is possible!"

He said their team had already won two games, but Byodoin Phoenix still thought highly of the guy on the other side.

Although that guy didn't like them, and even looked at the person next to him with a slightly fierce expression, tennis matches also require rationality!

There's no way to succeed with just hot-blooded enthusiasm and blind protection. Those who are on the path to becoming strong might not even be able to leave the arena today. So he hopes that King Ren can look at this issue rationally.

"I'm very rational. Precisely because I'm rational, I've taken other factors into account—"

For example, his reaction in adversity during the competition, or his unwavering determination to win the competition from beginning to end!

These things may seem ethereal, but they also fit other factors, don't they? Isn't that what Gozen Ryoma has always relied on to win the games? These factors may seem unreliable, but they always work!

Of course, this doesn't deny that he's inherently very strong, getting stronger with each match, and his fighting style is constantly improving. But to be fair, this is indeed a very realistic assessment.

"Okay, I admit you have a lot to say, but I don't completely agree with you!"

Each generation has its own perspective. Although he was the object of his affections in the past, his pride as the captain prevented him from completely agreeing with Niou's statement at this moment.

However, Niou does indeed have its own methods, techniques, and rationale—

Let's make a bet then, a bet on what happens next.

There's no need for them to gamble on winning or losing, because gambling is the most pointless thing. If one of them chooses to let Ryoma Echizen lose, what are they doing? Did they think their teammate would lose from the beginning?