Chapter 113 1st update + 2nd update The players are looking down on him.

A fountain is never higher than its source,

Ryoma Echizen's strength will not exceed his belief!

Ding!

【Detection successful! 】

[UR Echizen Ryoma is entering the third stage - 'Perfect Perfection'! ]

The brilliant masterpiece once again dazzled the players. The explosive background music even accelerated the rhythm of the drums. The dungeon boss on the other side of the net was almost completely engulfed in white light.

The specks of stardust that previously surrounded him had now evolved into a hurricane-like aura, covering most of the court where he was standing. Everyone was captivated by Ryoma Echizen's dazzling presence and could not take their eyes off him.

“——That’s it!”

Chitose Chitori, who was watching the game from the sidelines, was speechless. He could barely control his body and emotions. He couldn't help but lean forward in the stands, trying to see more clearly.

"Ah, Chitose—be careful!" Toyama Kintaro pulled Chitose back, who was about to go forward without caring about his own safety.

"Really? Why are you like this all of a sudden, Chitose? At least be more careful!"

He turned back to look at the arena, and scratched his head in confusion at Echizen Ryoma, who was activating the "Perfect Perfection".

"It's open ahead of time, Chitose, haven't you seen it before? Why are you so surprised?"

“…”

Chitose Chisato pursed her lips, "It's different, Kintaro."

"Eh—what's different?"

"Two doors opened at the same time," Chitose Chisato stared at Echizen Ryoma.

"This first-year student at Qingxue has already achieved this level."

Toyama Kintaro was still a little confused. Shiraishi Kuranosuke held his shoulder and shook his head slightly. "It's okay, Jin. Just keep reading."

“Eh—”

"——That's right, young man."

Across half the audience seats, Echizen Nanjiro rolled up his sleeves and finally became interested, muttering to himself,

"Wouldn't it have been better if you did this earlier? Seriously—I was just wasting time, wasting time~"

Nanako Echizen was unsure of the situation on the field, but after hearing what Nanjiro Echizen said,

The situation... should be getting better, Ryoma...

Echizen Ryoma opened his eyes again, his expression calm and natural. The "perfect perfection" that had appeared in the previous match between Shitenhoji and Rikkai University had successfully descended upon him.

But it was a more powerful and generous aura than that battle.

Even Echizen Ryoma, holding a tennis racket, just slowly emerged from the white light and mist, revealing an unparalleled domineering aura.

"...Echizen,"

"This little guy..."

"Ryoma—"

"Come on! Ryoma!!!"

Holding the racket in both hands, the white light and mist dissipated, and what suddenly appeared in front of everyone was Ryoma Echizen who was resisting Yagi Kei's serve!

The terrifying and astonishing value in the previous moment, even though the stalemate was tense, was constantly pushed back - losing the initiative even more.

Now! A perfect situation has been reached where both sides are equally matched and neither side gives in!

Echizen Ryoma gripped the racket with both hands and forcibly resisted the ball. It was no longer a painful struggle, but a complete concentration of all his strength, focusing all his energy on one point, swinging the racket, digging into the ground for leverage, twisting his body -

“Empty, empty, empty, empty, empty!!”

“——Fight back!!”

She almost screamed out loud, it was rare for Ryuzaki Sakura to be so irrational. Fortunately, no one paid attention to her loss of composure at the moment. Everyone's attention was focused on the ball that was hit back by Echizen Ryoma who had entered the "Perfect Perfection".

Will it be enough of a blow to Yagi Kei?

“Boom—empty, empty, empty!!”

No, it's not a blow at all!!

As soon as the powerful ball touched his racket, he was like the most obedient kitten, not even a trace of hesitation or hesitation appeared on his face, and he hit it back directly without hesitation.

For a moment, the audience didn't know whether to admire the strength of this first-year student from Rikkai University or to praise the courage of this first-year challenger from Seigaku.

After patiently waiting for the opponent's copy BOSS to upgrade again, when the system pop-up window popped up a warning,

The players are really fully prepared.

The food items in the backpack can be switched at any time, and the player even wears all the protective equipment in advance, filling up all the values ​​in the five-dimensional chart.

It still feels not enough, and I am worried that when entering the third stage of the dungeon, the BOSS will suddenly use a big move to clear the player's health bar. The player also silently maxed out the dodge and luck.

The evil little hand is ready to press [Save] at any time. If the situation is really bad, the player can always load the file and try again——

Just when everything is ready and only east wind is missing,

The powerful attack of the dungeon boss in the third stage - hit the player!

Without thinking, the player instinctively raised his paddle and stepped forward, directly maxing out all the stats on the spot, responding to this attack with a complete numerical counterattack—

“Boom boom boom—BOOM!!”

The sonic boom flashed by in an instant, so fast that it was completely incapable of being detected by the naked eye. Even the decibel level was too high, and it turned into a series of meaningless sharp noises on the eardrum.

In an instant, everyone in the audience fell into uncontrollable tinnitus and stagnation of thinking.

After a while, when I finally calmed down, I vaguely caught sight of something and looked down.

After careful selection by the organizers of the national competition, and with sufficient precautions and repairs, a huge spider-web hole was suddenly blasted out on the steel wall that was as solid as an iron barrel.

“…”

“…”

"Hey, are we finally going to start playing killer tennis?"

Just looking at the marks left by the final blow was enough to make one's heart pound. But when one looked sideways, an even more frightening scene came into view.

Standing on the court for a long time, beside Ryoma Echizen, who was motionless, a huge hole appeared out of thin air, as if it had been detonated by a bomb, with sand flying everywhere.

With a "click", the yellow tennis ball embedded in the steel wall behind him rolled down, and the sound of it landing was extremely clear in the almost silent stadium.

Silence, silence is spreading.

Silent audience, silent competition organizing committee,

Silent Seigaku, silent Rikkai University,

And the silent Echizen Ryoma.

The player also looked at the ball that was hit back by the fully-powered basic attack, causing damage to the field again, with some difficulty.

Then he turned around and looked at the dungeon boss who had entered the third stage but was silent on the spot.

No, this is your ultimate move?

The players were frightened and didn't know what to say for a moment.

I had no choice but to quietly collect the food, collect the equipment filled with stats, collect the little hands ready to load the game, pick up the racket and pass by as if nothing had happened.

What are you daydreaming about? Keep fighting!

When the fight breaks out, players want to see rivers of blood!

Finally, the knowledgeable and rational referee was the first to wake up. Because the trace of the goal on the scene was too clear, there was no need to request a replay. He picked up the whistle, put it to his lips and blew a long whistle.

“Beep!!”

"Rikkai University VS Seigaku-2:0!"

The familiar situation seemed like a replay of the match between Shitenhoji and Kaida. Everyone present caught a strange sense of déjà vu from the two figures standing still in the middle of the field.

The 'Perfect Match' made his third appearance in this tournament, facing the same opponent... Rikkai University's Kei Yagi.

"Seigaku serves!"

The referee waved his arm and looked away from the huge hole beside him. Echizen Ryoma held the racket, his mood slightly gloomy.

Even though he had reached the 'perfect state of perfection', the pressure he felt from Yagi Kei was constantly increasing.

It’s as if... the stronger my strength becomes, the stronger he becomes.

As soon as this thought came to mind, Echizen Ryoma suppressed it and did not dare to think about it further.

If this idea is true, then this guy's strength... is endless.

Shiraishi Kuranosuke narrowed his eyes slightly and retracted his gaze from Echizen Ryoma's face.

The more Seigaku's Echizen shows, the stronger and more difficult Rikkai University's Yagi's counterattack will be.

How can I cope with this, how can I breathe easier in his hands, and how can I truly score a point...

Shiraishi Kuranosuke couldn't think of a suitable way for the time being, but Echizen Ryoma, who was standing on the field facing this difficult problem, had to make a decision as soon as possible.

The tennis ball in his hand was tossed up and down twice. He was thinking. The Qingxue people on the side of the court held their breath and didn't dare to make a sound to interrupt.

The ball went up and down in the palm of the hand, and there was a brief silence.

With a horizontal grab, Echizen Ryoma pulled his hat, and raised his upturned cat pupils from under the brim of the hat. He made up his mind.

Toss the ball, bend your knees, jump—and swing the racket!

“Empty, empty, empty—!”

"It's not an outspin serve—!"

"That's... just a normal serve!?"

Abandoning the fancy rotation, angle, and trajectory,

At this moment, Echizen Ryoma surprisingly chose the most direct path among thousands of roads.

"...Another 'first goal'?" Inui Sadaharu's voice was neither too loud nor too low, but it was extremely clear when it sounded.

"It was used during the last battle between Toyama and Yagi?" Momoshiro Takeshi tried to recall.

Gan nodded, "Yes."

"...Using 'First Shot' at this time," Fuji Shusuke narrowed his eyes slightly in thought, "It seems Echizen has made up his mind."

“…”

"No matter what kind of return, rotation, trajectory, or change, the opponent will see through it and hit it back."

Inui Sadaharu slowly flipped open his notebook and said, "Accept your current shortcomings and transform them into the courage to fight head-on."

"Echizen, you've grown a lot too."

Finally getting rid of the fancy skill effects, players can use the basic attack method to treat all attacks of the dungeon BOSS equally and accept all attacks.

Echizen Ryoma quickly judged the landing point and took a big step to connect.

[Ding!]

[Assistive Skill: Light of Reserve (Activated)]

The player's eyelids twitched.

This... again?

[The dungeon boss, UR, Echizen Ryoma, is using the auxiliary skill, Light of Reservedness, against your attack!]

[Using... Successfully used! ]

The tennis ball that was spinning towards the racket suddenly slowed down as if it had become dull. When it touched the center of the string again, Echizen Ryoma, who had arrived early, directly hit it with one shot.

The movements are smooth and flowing, so refreshing!

"This is--"

"Echizen... found a new way to fight back?!"

The player looks at the yellow ball with the words [Power Down], [Speed ​​Down], [Trajectory Deviation], and [Hit Down].

There was silence for a long time.

It's okay. It's not impossible.

I really didn't expect that the dungeon boss would be so creative and unique, and that he would think of using such a common skill.

No, what on earth is this weakening aura!?

It was fine that the previous dungeon boss weakened the player's five-dimensional values, but why did the new dungeon boss do the same?

No, weakening the skill... is it really reasonable for it to appear here? ! !

Once again, the return ball came straight in front of him, and the player swung his racket to meet it on A. The ball, which was once again strengthened, flew in front of Echizen Ryoma at the other end of the net.

['Light of Reservedness'·Used successfully!]

【Your attack has been weakened! 】

He swung the racket and hit the ball back in the air again. The ball was dragged out for several rounds, and everyone on the sidelines was a little silent.

"...So, now this is..." Jack Sangyuan tried hard to understand the current situation, but after looking at it for a long time, he still couldn't understand it.

Yagi still hit back in the same way, but why did the ball not cause as much damage as before when it reached the first-year student of Qingxue?

Seeing this, Yukimura Seiichi, who had roughly understood the principle after a little analysis and guesswork, remained silent. Sanada folded his arms and watched the younger generation, who, despite such a situation, still jumped and poked, and would only hit the ball when it came to him.

He didn't say anything, but the others couldn't hold back.

Marui Fumita endured it again and again, and finally couldn't help but said, "No, so what is this deadlock now?"

"How come that first-year student from Seigaku can suddenly return Kei's balls, and he keeps hitting them back. Is there something wrong with Kei's condition..."

Niou Masaharu whistled softly, "Although it's inappropriate, I'll still interrupt Puri for a moment~"

"Seriously, Keina-chan...does it look like something's wrong?"

King Ni asked seriously,

“…”

“…”

The Rikkai public, led by Yagyu Hiroshi, who had been with Jibaimao day and night, calmly adjusted their glasses.

"From what I've seen, Yagi-kun's current condition... couldn't be better."

The players are just about to jump up and down on the spot, hold up their rackets, do a 360-degree backflip, then double jump and dive into the trash can to rummage around to show how healthy, positive and energetic they are at the moment.

By the way, he was positive, sunny and lively and gave Ryoma Echizen another A.

The situation on the court seemed to be balanced and tense. Yagi Kei's counterattacks could not land, and Echizen Ryoma was able to weaken them and hit back successfully every time.

However, after a brief moment of joy that Ryoma Echizen had figured out how to deal with Yagi Keina's supermodel power, what followed was a trace of indescribable fear that filled his heart.

Because the number of balls on the field...is constantly increasing.

Ten balls, twenty balls, thirty balls, forty balls...

It was just one goal, one point, but it stretched to nearly fifty goals! !

"...the wrong choice,"

The three giants who had been silent all this time, Yanagi Renji finally spoke.

Marui Kuwahara and Yokihara Akaya immediately looked over, "Yanagi/Yanagi-senpai?"

Yanagi narrowed his eyes and spoke calmly, "Seigaku's Echizen tried to counterattack by weakening Kei's shot. With 'Perfect Perfection' activated, the probability of successfully weakening Kei's return shot is 99%."

"What a high number!!" Several people were surprised.

Liu didn't say anything more, but continued, "But Kei's return success rate is 100%."

Several people looked at each other and said, "That means—"

"Echizen of Seigaku will be constantly pulled and dragged along by Kei on this return shot until that 1% appears."

What Liu didn't say explicitly was that with Echizen Ryoma's current condition, the number of balls he could truly use to compete with Yagi Kei was already reaching its limit.

Liu was analyzing, and Qing Xue's Gan was also analyzing quickly.

"We simulated the Shitenhoji vs. Rikkai University match by reviewing a video tape. Our training during this period was based on a worst-case scenario. Playing a full game on the ruins court would have depleted 150% of our stamina, but through special training, everyone's stamina has been increased to 150% of its original value."

He adjusted his glasses. "Echizen's stamina has even increased to 160%. Comprehensively calculating, the probability of scoring with this goal is..."

After a pause, Momoshiro Takeshi and Kikumaru hurriedly asked, "How much is it? How much is it?"

Gan slowly reported a number, "99%."

He closed his notebook, a ray of light flashing across his glasses. "The probability of Echizen winning this point is infinitely close to 100%."

“——!”

If he did it, it would be like a reassurance, giving Qingxue most of his confidence.

But only Tezuka Kunimitsu folded his arms and remained silent. Even after hearing Gan's solid data, his expression did not change at all. Fuji Shusuke noticed that he narrowed his eyes slightly with some worry.

"Tezuka, you..."

"Sixty!! Sixty!!!"

"——The number of balls has reached sixty!!!"

Fuji's words were suddenly interrupted by the exclamations of the audience outside the stadium. The three first-year students of Qingxue even opened their mouths exaggeratedly. He had no choice but to look at the court.

It was just one serve in the third game, but it turned the game into a tie-break with great momentum.

For today's final match, which is also a revenge match, Qingxue has made a lot of preparations.

Whether it was improving everyone's physical strength, or simulating the worst court conditions, everyone even experienced a simulated match against Yagi Kei.

Echizen Ryoma had endured all the exercises. Even though he was being hit back by Yagi Kei on the other side of the net, he was still able to make the most of his physical strength in the harsh court environment and play as if it were flat ground.

With every ball he hit back, he could sense that he was getting closer to scoring.

The number of balls pulled back and forth is still increasing,

Cai Yingan's "99%" decision made the new students at Qingxue suddenly caught a glimpse of some details.

Oishi Shuichiro hesitated: "Everyone... Has Echizen started sweating?"

Kikumaru Eiji, staring nervously at the court, said casually, "Of course, Oishi, it's almost a hundred balls already. Even if the little one has the stamina to endure it, he'll feel tired to some extent!"

Kawamura Takashi nodded. "And Echizen is still running back and forth. There's even a big hole on his side of the court!"

“I-I see…”

Noticing the hesitation and hesitation in his words, Kikumaru Eiji, who understood him best, immediately noticed, "What's wrong, Oishi, did you find anything?"

Oishi Shuichiro did not stare at Echizen Ryoma on the field like everyone else in Seigaku.

His gaze was directed towards the dark-haired figure across the net, holding a racket and slowly moving and hitting the ball.

It was hard to tear my eyes away. Dashi's voice sounded vague and hazy.

"But, Rikkai University's Yagi... hasn't even sweated yet..."

“…”

“………”

Almost the next second, everyone couldn't help but look at the person standing on the other side of the net.

Kei Yagi,

Breathing calmly, in a normal state, without fatigue or sweat,

It was as if... the nearly 100 goals he scored before didn't cause him any loss at all.

The '99%' that was exported was sure that the probability of Echizen Ryoma winning this point was infinitely close to 100%.

But, that's still not 100%.

Players are the 1% that are always independent of NPCs.

“Empty, empty, empty, empty—!!”

The tennis ball arrived in front of him as fast as lightning. Echizen Ryoma, who had hit such a ball repeatedly in the previous nearly 70 balls, was extremely nervous.

The subtle fatigue slowly climbed up, even paralyzing his nerves. Before he even realized it,

The use of 'Perfect Fit' and 'Reserved Light' slows down by one frame!

It's just this frame.

A jumping frame, an unexpected, earth-shattering frame,

"Buzz buzz buzz buzz buzz--" The tennis ball hits the racket net at high speed, making a horrible whine.

The quiet return was suddenly met with an unexpected blow, and both Echizen Ryoma and the audience were nervous.

It was too late to hold the racket with both hands. The heavy blow of the unweakened shell was simply beyond the ability of ordinary people to resist!

"Sky-boom!!"

There was a loud bang, and the referee blew the whistle, "Beep—15:0!"

The 99% that Gan Zhenzhi was sure of was shattered.

And after that, it continued to break.

“30:0!”

Echizen Ryoma clenched his fist tightly,

“40:0!”

Beads of sweat slowly rolled down his forehead.

And finally—"Beep!"

The referee blew the whistle: "Rikkai University vs. Seigaku, the score is 3:0!!"

As Rikkai's enthusiastic support surged, Seigaku remained silent.

Tezuka Kunimitsu's expression, which did not change with Inui Sadaharu's words, finally revealed the truth at this moment.

For him, Yagi Kei was just data analysis and speculation, completely useless.

He wasn't something that could be quantified. Only by actually competing against him on the court could one truly understand his boundless and endless strength...

The tennis ball bounced on the ground and made a clear sound. I looked up and saw

The black-haired figure was throwing the ball intermittently. He was always so calm and expressionless.

The serve was changed, and it was Rikkai University again.

This is the worst news for Qingxue, who is at a disadvantage.

If I can't win another point from this game, if I can't break through Yagi Kei's blockade, if, if...

The black-haired figure threw the ball, bent his knees, jumped, swung the racket - and smashed it!

“Nothing, nothing, nothing!!”

"...Surprisingly, this is also the 'first goal'!"

Kikumaru Eiji lost his voice.

With Yagi Kei's attacking style, whether it was the butterfly ball or the explosive ball, he could have dealt a huge blow to Seigaku, but he chose the pure and direct "first ball".

"Is he imitating the little one?" Kikumaru Eiji couldn't help but guess.

Momoshiro Takeshi spoke first: "No matter if it's an imitation or not! Anyway, Echizen - don't let up, getting this point is the most important thing!!"

The voices of his teammates on the side of the field could be heard very clearly, and Echizen Ryoma's mind was extremely calm at this moment.

Seize the opportunity, seize the opportunity to weaken, seize the opportunity to strike back,

—Catch him!!

He rushed over in one step, and the moment he swung the racket, the 'light of reserve' turned on. The ball in front of him hit the racket in the next second, becoming dull and its rotation speed decreased. Echizen Ryoma clenched the racket with both hands and hit it out!

On the other side of the net, Yagi Kei quickly hit back.

'Light of Reserve' is used again!

—The number of balls goes up! Twenty!

Echizen Ryoma ran back and forth, and more beads of sweat rolled down his hair.

"Light of Reserve", use it again!

—The number of balls is rising! Forty!!

Yagi Kei fights back with simple and clear movements, without any hesitation!

"Light of Reserve", reuse!

——Double the number of balls! eighty! !

Echizen Ryoma continued to improve the accuracy and number of his returns, and with his extraordinary perseverance, he managed to push the number of balls to hundreds!

When I looked up again, the figure separated by a net finally showed slight changes!

The change he had been waiting for and pursuing for a long time!

The moment Yagi Kei grasped the racket and swung it to meet the ball, he suddenly hesitated!

Like a section of music that went off track, it was caught by Echizen Ryoma.

Captured by everyone in Qingxue, captured by the opponent!

"Pursue victory—Echizen!!"

"Don't miss it!! Hold on tight, you must hold on tight, little one!"

With everyone's expectations, Echizen Ryoma took a deep breath and forced himself to remain calm and composed.

His eyes were fixed on the yellow ball that was hit back again.

"Light of Reserve"——Number of times used!

——The number of goals broke the record, one hundred and thirteen!

The racket hits the net and weakens the contact of the ball. 3/4 of the peripheral vision is aimed at the wrist of the figure on the other side of the net, and the key anchor point that appears when the ball is received is the slightest tremor.

Grab, grab, grab—this is it!!

“Buzz buzz buzz—boom boom boom boom!!”

The yellow ball, with the force of thunder, flew straight towards the wrist of the black-haired figure on the other side of the net. It was so fast that it seemed to be assisted by God. It could even be said to be the fastest ball Echizen Ryoma had ever played.

The moment I swung the racket, the feeling was incredibly smooth, and there seemed to be a faint voice in my heart that kept repeating:

——'We can score!' 'We can definitely score!' 'We can win!'

And the ball that was played before his eyes actually broke through Yagi Kei's defense for the first time in history, actually passed the net, passed the racket, and was about to land -

Everyone in Qingxue opened their eyes wide, with expressions of disbelief and joy spreading across their faces.

Finally, finally... finally got this point—

Their turnaround battle for Qingxue is about to begin...

“Beep!”

[——Ding!]

A crisp sound,

[Skill: 'You think I know you don't, but I know you don't. The scheming frog touches your belly again. Super confusing Kaleidoscope' — Used successfully!]

“15:0!”

The referee blew the whistle, and the sharp sound cut through the air, finally landing in the eyes of everyone who was either expectant, anxious, or confused.

"Rikkai University—score!"

Echizen Ryoma, with his arms stiff and his vision blurred, slowly raised his head.

In front of him was a dark-haired figure with his head bowed calmly, his dark eyes like the abyss, empty, quiet and silent.

He was looking down at him.

Kei Yagi,

No changes, no fluctuations, no weakness,

From beginning to end.