Chapter 72 Football 72 The Smell of a Goal.
It doesn't seem that strong anymore.
Suoh Koki lowered his head slightly, his ink-black hair falling gently, a few strands swaying on his forehead. His gaze followed the strands of hair downwards, his eyes scrutinizing, firmly fixed on Mikage Rei-ou.
He felt that Reio Mikage had become weaker.
It's lost that... drive?
Suoh Koki narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze like a deep, dark pool, revealing an unfathomable expression. He stared intently at Mikage Reiō, his doubts growing wildly like vines in his heart.
Finally, he spoke his mind.
"You don't seem as strong as before."
He looked up at Reio Mikage's teammates—Rensuke Kunishin and Ryusei Shido—who were running towards him. Considering what had happened during the team formation, the Mind God asked, "Is it because Seishiro Nagi isn't here?"
"So you're the kind of person who needs to rely on others to grow, huh?"
Upon hearing this, Reio Mikage's focused expression froze instantly, his brows furrowing tightly, his face filled with bewilderment. He widened his amethyst-like eyes, his gaze filled with surprise and confusion, and instinctively uttered, "Huh?"
He didn't understand why Suoh Koki would suddenly make such a statement, and he was even more baffled by Suoh Koki's claim that he was linking himself to Nagi Seishiro.
Isn't that so?
Suoh Koki's lips curled into a slightly mocking smile, a sharp glint in his eyes. He precisely extended his right foot, firmly blocking Mikage Rei's right foot as she dribbled the ball, and his left foot struck down with lightning speed, stomping heavily on the soccer ball.
"You are on a completely different level now compared to before."
It's unclear whether Mikage Reio's strength has weakened or if Mikage Reio's original strength was just like that, but that match was so exciting that Suoh Koki couldn't forget it and even added his own expectations.
I hope that Reio Mikage can unlock his potential once again.
"But that guy would rather lose than choose you."
Suoh Koki continued, his eyes fixed on Mikage Reiō, taking in every change in his expression.
Upon hearing this, Reio Mikage's eyes widened instantly, his deep purple pools filled with shock and disbelief. He stared intently at Suoh Koki, his lips trembling slightly. In that instant, he felt the entire world fall silent, his mind filled only with Suoh Koki's devilish whispers, which echoed and swirled endlessly.
"Their team clearly lacks you (a player who can pass the ball accurately in any situation), right? But even so, they still chose a speed-type player like Chikiri."
Reio Mikage's face instantly turned ashen, devoid of any color. Her hands clenched into fists involuntarily, the veins on the back of her hands bulging slightly from the force.
Suoh Hyoki narrowed his eyes slightly, seemingly recalling what Chikiri had said, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face. "When they switched back to three-on-three, you weren't their first thought."
Having said that, he slowly released his foot from the soccer ball, lightly touching the ground with his toes, while at the same time his elbow perfectly blocked Rei-Oh's attempt to take back the soccer ball.
"It's me."
Suoh Hyo-hee quickly bent down, precisely controlled the football, and began to dribble forward at high speed.
He exerted all his strength, concentrating it in his right foot, and kicked the ball fiercely. The ball, like a cannonball, hurtled straight towards the Red Team's goal with a whistling sound.
The football was moving at an astonishing speed, drawing an almost straight white line in the air.
Even with the three members of the red team running as fast as they could, they couldn't stop them.
Another perfect world-class goal.
2:0
The Green Team scored another point.
"Ling Wang!"
Kunishin Rensuke's gaze was fixed on Mikage Reio. Although he didn't know what Suou Koki had just said to Mikage Reio, Kunishin Rensuke could tell from Mikage Reio's expression that he was in distress.
"fine."
Reio Mikage gritted his teeth and spoke in a low voice, his head bowed deeply, as if trying to hide his emotions. He slowly raised his left hand and pressed it heavily against his face, his fingers turning white from the force, his nails even scratching several shallow red marks on his cheek.
When she looked up again, the vulnerability in Reio Mikage's eyes had vanished, leaving only a resolute determination.
We have to come up with a solution.
He pondered to himself, his gaze fixed firmly on the field, as if searching for an opportunity to turn the tide.
Not far away, Kira Ryosuke rushed forward, reached out and grabbed Suoh Koki by the neck, a mocking smile on his face.
"Wow, a world-class goal!"
Kira Ryosuke narrowed his eyes slightly and joked, "It seems you've grown quite a bit while you were with Team Z."
He tilted his head, looking at Suoh Hyo-ki with great interest.
Suoh Hyo-ki simply chuckled and raised an eyebrow.
The match entered a heated phase, and the atmosphere on the field was so tense it felt like the air itself could ignite.
Reio Mikage stood in the center circle, her feet firmly planted beside the soccer ball, ready to kick off.
As the referee blew his whistle, Reio Mikage quickly flicked the ball forward, completing a concise short pass with Rensuke Kunishin, and regained control of the ball. At that moment, Koki Suoh, like a black shadow, swiftly closed in, attempting to steal the ball.
Rei-ou Mikage feigned a breakthrough to the left, leaning her body slightly forward as if to accelerate.
"I've already said it, it's no use."
Suoh Koki leaned to the side, preparing to break through Mikage Rei, but his firmly planted left foot was ready to turn to the right.
Left or right?
No matter which direction, Wang Xiaoxi must be ready to make an instant steal.
It was a success!
As Mikage Reio watched as Suoh Koki's body clearly shifted to the left, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes, and his purple eyes instantly shone like stars.
There are never just yes or no options.
Rei-ou Mikage chose "or".
He seized the fleeting opportunity, decisively and quickly switching his left and right feet, his entire body spinning like a top at a dazzling speed, bypassing Suoh Hyo-ki.
As he turned his body, his left foot struck the ball precisely, sending it soaring high before plummeting back to his feet.
Reio Mikage successfully defeated Koki Suoh.
? !
Suoh Hyo-hee stared at the football in astonishment.
Reio Mikage could not hide her excitement; her face beamed with a confident smile, and her eyes were full of pride.
He was so caught up in the joy of his breakthrough that he seemed to have completely forgotten about the other opponents on the court.
"Just as I expected."
A deep, resolute voice suddenly rang out, like a heavy hammer blow, startling Mikage Reio. He turned his head sharply to look at the source of the voice.
when?
Two sons appeared silently behind him without him even noticing.
Erzi waved his hand slightly, gently touching his temple with his fingers, and slowly raised his head, looking directly at Mikage Rei-ou.
The thick bangs that were blocking his eyes were gently blown away, revealing a pair of green eyes with unique grid patterns.
"I am aware of your plans."
As soon as he finished speaking, Erzi swiftly extended his left foot, and just as Mikage Reio was about to dribble past him again, he pointed his toes and, like lightning, cleverly snatched the ball away.
Reio Mikage took a step forward, attempting to reclaim the soccer ball. Niko calmly flicked the ball backward, and it was accurately passed to Suou Koki, who had been poised to pounce behind him.
The game, which involves two pieces and one move, has been completed.
Everything is under control.
Suga Hyo-hee clearly sensed the perfectly balanced force of the football. His face, which had been as calm as a deep pool, subtly rippled with surprise, and the corners of his mouth suddenly turned up, his smile becoming somewhat ferocious.
"Wow, a higher perspective than Jie."
Suoh Hyo-hee murmured softly, his voice tinged with excitement and arrogance.
He sprinted across the football field, the air currents from his movements blowing his hair back. Nothing could stop him, nothing could slow him down.
As if victory was assured.
Suoh Hyogi moved with impunity, easily shaking off the three people who tried to stop him. He raised his leg high, his muscles tense, gathering all his strength like a fully drawn bow.
Offerings were made to the gods.
His emerald green eyes were fixed on Shido Ryūshō.
He was trapped here.
It emanates from the depths of the soul, carrying an unquestionable devotion.
Suoh Kōki longed to use the shackles of victory to leave the Heavenly King on this green field filled with passion and fervor.
As long as he wins this victory and perfectly fulfills Ten no Michū's requirements, he will stay here and remain forever on this green field he loves so much.
Therefore, he was determined to win this match.
His belief in victory was as hard as steel, deeply embedded in his very bones.
He wasn't the only one who harbored such a fervent and unwavering belief.
Just as Suoh Hyo-hee was about to shoot, a violent and fierce impact, like that of a prehistoric beast, came without warning and slammed him away.
Shido Ryusei, with his instinctive madness and wildness, descended with the force of a storm.
"I can smell a goal."
Of course, this does not refer to Suoh Kōki, but to Shidō Ryūsei himself.
I will score!
Shido Ryusei's "instinct" sent him this signal.
Shido Ryusei and Suoh Koki had similar physiques and strength. However, Shido Ryusei did not follow conventions and style like Suoh Koki.
Like a runaway bull, he once again used all his strength to savagely ram into Suoh Hyogi. Accompanied by his heavy breathing and frenzied roars, it seemed as if he wanted to completely drive Suoh Hyogi out of this territory he coveted. Not only that, his lower limbs also kept colliding with Suoh Hyogi's legs, trying to disrupt his rhythm and destroy his balance.
Suoh Koki staggered slightly under the onslaught of attacks. Shido Ryusei noticed that Suoh Koki was not shaken by his fierce assault; instead, it fueled his even more intense desire to attack.
A mad light flashed in its pink eyes, filled with ferocity and hunger, as if it wanted to tear Suoh Hyoki to shreds.
Two people, their four legs rapidly intertwining, moving, and colliding, like a wildly dancing python, each touch and collision accompanied by muscle tension and a struggle of strength.
The air was thick with tension and the smell of gunpowder; every second was filled with uncertainty.
In the midst of the fierce battle, Shido Ryusei suddenly felt the ground beneath his feet and sensed something was amiss.
Here!
His keen intuition allowed him to once again detect the approaching threat, as if he had caught the scent of his prey.
Shido Ryusei seized the opportunity, stretched out his leg and kicked the ball hard, sending it flying like a meteor toward Kunishin Rensuke.
Suoh Kōki immediately turned to give chase, but was stopped by Shidō Ryūsei's hand.
Press down, rotate, shift your gaze.
By the time he realized what was happening, he had already changed positions.
But Shido Ryusei's attack went far beyond that.
Because teammates are also opponents who prevent him from shooting.
With a ferocious expression, Shido Ryusei charged towards Kunishin Rensuke with unstoppable force. He crashed into Kunishin Rensuke without any regard for his own safety, his shoulder slamming into Kunishin Rensuke's chest. All of Shido's weight and strength were released, sending Kunishin Rensuke flying backward several meters.
After a brief struggle in the air, Kunishin Rensuke fell heavily to the ground.
But Shido Ryusei didn't turn his head back, nor did he stop for the slightest.
His eyes burned with a mad flame as he charged straight at the football that had just landed.
He took a shot with tremendous force.
The football, with its madness and determination, shot towards the goal like a cannonball, its momentum seemingly intent on destroying the entire goal.
2:1
The red team scored the first point.
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Author's Note: This is a perspective higher than Jie's. This is what the two characters in the original work said during their competition.
Here, the choice of who to pick in the 2v2 match has been changed. In the original work, he chose Malō, but here Malō is still competing against Ten no Mi, so Jie chooses someone else. After winning against Rei in the 3v3 match, he chooses Chikiri. However, in the 4v4 match, Jie couldn't find Rin, so he competes against Uru, but loses. (These details will be written from Ten no Mi's perspective.)
And the King of Suzu, whose sharp tongue was just beginning to show.
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