"Let's go to school tomorrow. School has already started for a few days, and the tennis club's main challenge match is about to begin."

Taro Sakaki sat on the sofa, looked at Xingyan who had returned home, and talked to him about going to school.

Because school had already started when he came back, there was no opening ceremony or anything like that. He just had to go to school and attend classes as usual.

"Well, I'm going to school with my dad tomorrow morning. I met with Mr. Echizen Nanjiro today. I may have to arrange to play tennis with Mr. Echizen after school. I will participate less in the activities of the Hyotei Tennis Club."

Xingyan sat on the sofa and told Sakaki Taro about the short-term arrangements he had just prepared.

He met Nanjiro Echizen and thought the system task was to ask him to fight.

But he guessed wrong this time.

[Main Mission 5, Ice Emperor Wins the Championship (Host joins Ice Emperor, goal, national championship)]

[Random task: Play tennis with Echizen Nanjiro, 0/100 games, 100,000 points reward after completion]

[Random mission: Defeat Echizen Nanjiro. Upon completion, you will be rewarded with a wish package]

...

...

Just when he met Nanjiro Echizen, three tasks appeared on Xingyan's task list at the same time.

Main quest 5 got stuck after he won the Grand Slam and has only appeared now, and he has finally come to the main storyline of this world.

The other two random tasks made him feel a little guilty.

Play tennis with Echizen Nanjiro 100 times, it takes 100 games...

This means he is going to fight the boss, and he has to fight until he vomits, right?

However, this mission also made him guess that it was impossible to win within a hundred games.

So, after a hundred games, he might continue until he wins...

This is when the story begins, and he is given an ultimate task. The system must be lazy and is tempting him with a wish package.

Although I don’t know what this wish package is, I know it’s a good thing just by looking at the name, and my motivation to work hard is instantly boosted...

Improve the yarn!

Now, whenever he thought about being beaten by Echizen Nanjiro with tennis balls for at least 100 games, he felt that his future days were bleak and gloomy...

However, he had to go and take the initiative to seek abuse!

Perhaps the system was in a very good mood after seeing him beat others more than a thousand times, so it deliberately let him taste the feeling of being hit!

"The club training won't be of much use to you. As for Echizen Nanjiro...if you want to go, go. If you don't want to go, don't force yourself."

Taro Sakaki sighed and looked at Xingyan, whose eyes were obviously troubled. He wanted to tell him not to seek abuse, but when the words came to his lips, he changed his words.

He no longer asks his child to do anything, nor does he stop him from doing what he wants to do. As long as he wants, let him do it.

"You don't have to go all the time, I just want to try and see if I can defeat that legend..."

Xingyan nodded with a smile, not hiding his desire to defeat Echizen Nanjiro.

As for how many times to fight...

He couldn't guarantee it either, but after playing more often, he would get used to it.

"Now that you have a goal, work hard for it. Tell dad if you need anything."

Looking at his bright eyes, Taro Sakaki felt very relieved that his son finally found his dream.

Before, whether it was a fighting match or various tennis tournaments, he always knew clearly that the kid just thought it was fun, or wanted to get the trophies from these competitions to use as decorations for himself.

Even after winning the Grand Slam in the junior category, I didn't see the happiness of achieving my dream in Xingyan's eyes.

He was actually at the scene at that time, but he was not discovered.

Now, when Xingyan said that he wanted to defeat Echizen Nanjiro, he finally saw a completely different light in these eyes that had always been calm.

"I won't be polite to Dad. It's already late today. Good night, Dad!"

After saying good night, Xingyan went back to his room and had a good sleep.

When he changed into the Ice Empire Central School uniform the next morning and arrived at school, he unexpectedly saw a welcome ceremony.

Not only the Hyotei tennis club, but also...

headmaster...

"Let us all welcome back Uchiha Xingyan-san!"

The principal's face was filled with smiles as he stood on the podium in the auditorium where the welcome party was held. He looked as excited as if he had suddenly won the lottery.

As the applause rang out, Xingyan walked up with a stiff smile, and his eyes met with Atobe Keigo who was sitting in the first row.

'What's going on?'

At this time, a group of people were watching, and Xingyan used his eyes to convey information, asking Jibe to give him some hints.

As for his father who came with him, he had already sat down in the teachers' seats and there was no way to ask him anything.

'I don't know either...'

Atobe raised his finger and tapped his forehead; he also had a headache.

As soon as the morning ministry work started, the principal sent someone to find them, and then they were waiting here to welcome someone back to school.

Yes, the focus of this welcome party is Uchiha Xingen’s return, not his admission to Hyotei.

All of his past school years were records of Hyotei Academy.

Even though he was absent for a few years, his name was always on the student list of Hyotei Early Childhood Education Department.

"Xingyan, you have won supreme honor at such a young age. Thank you for your hard work. On behalf of all the teachers and students of Bingdi..."

When Xingyan walked onto the podium, the principal stood beside him and expressed his love for this student with great love. He also did not forget to publicize the honors he had won and his contributions to the school.

"Love, pursue, the dream is there, hard work will always bring you closer..."

After some praise, it was Xingyan’s turn to share some inspiration on why he was able to win the Grand Slam.

Looking at the eager principal, and then looking at the expectant students below...

Finally, after scanning the tennis club regulars who didn't want to listen to his nonsense at all but had to be there, Xingyan, with an extremely serious expression, began his speech which even he felt was full of flaws.

He really didn't want to attend such an occasion, especially this kind of speech style where he couldn't tell the truth.

Dreams can only be realized if you work hard to pursue them.

But the reality that cannot be expressed in words is that even if you work hard all your life, you may not be able to surpass other people’s starting point.

When he finished his impromptu speech, listening to the enthusiastic applause in the auditorium, he stepped back and returned the seat to the principal again.

"Let us thank Uchiha Xingyan for sharing his experience with everyone..."

The principal was very satisfied with Xingyan's performance. These speeches were very meaningful in terms of educational communication and were no less impressive than those of his performance as the principal.

While giving the final summary, the principal raised his hand behind the podium, out of sight of the students, and gave a thumbs-up towards the teachers' seats.