Chapter 74 Football 74 Ninety-nine percent is greater than one hundred percent...
"God of the country!"
Reio Mikage rushed forward and quickly helped the collapsed Kunigami Rensuke to his feet. His deep, dark eyes were filled with worry as he anxiously assessed Kunigami Rensuke's condition. Kunigami Rensuke's brows were slightly furrowed, and his expression showed signs of pain.
Reio Mikage's heart leaped into her throat; she was so nervous she could almost hear her own heartbeat.
Fortunately, Kunishin Rensuke did not show any signs of unbearable discomfort, which relieved Mikage Reio.
Kunishin Rensuke slowly rose up along Mikage Reio's arm, reached out and tightly covered his shoulder where he had been hit, gently massaged his shoulder joint, and muttered, "I'm fine."
"Hey." Shido Ryusei sat lazily on the grass, deliberately drawing out his voice and shouting loudly. His eyes were slightly upturned, with a hint of cynical teasing, as he provocatively looked directly at Kunishin Rensuke.
"Naive superheroes, if you're even a second too slow, you'll never have another chance."
"as well as--"
Shido Ryusei paused, as if deliberately creating suspense, before leaping up from the grass with the agility of a cheetah. In the blink of an eye, he was face to face with Suoh Koki, his pink pupils narrowing, radiating a chilling light like a predator locking onto its prey in the darkness.
"You've improved quite a bit."
Eat him!
His blood surged and boiled in his veins like molten lava, his cells seemed to be on fire, screaming wildly. An indescribable impulse rampaged through his body.
Eat him!
Shido Ryusei's blood, cells, and even his entire body were screaming in this way.
"Let me take you down!"
He stuck out his tongue and licked his lips, speaking defiantly.
He received a cold reply from Suoh Kōki, who gently pushed Shidō Ryūsei away.
"I'd also like to know what talents you have that make him so infatuated with you."
Dislike is mutual.
Shido Ryusei despised Suoh Koki, a pretentious bastard, and Suoh Koki also disliked Shido Ryusei, a foul-mouthed scoundrel.
Suoh Hyoki expressionlessly swept his bangs upwards, lowered his head slightly, and looked down at Shido Ryusei.
Taking advantage of a brief break in the match, Futaba hurried over to Kira Ryosuke. He bit his lower lip slightly, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes, before slowly asking, "Are you really going to choose number 111?"
Erzi's brows furrowed unconsciously.
He accepted the option of winning against number 111 and then losing to Amanominaka.
However, Suoh Koki relied too much on his emotions to make judgments, and Kira Ryosuke continued to indulge him.
If Ten no Yuu-chū feels that No. 111 is not suitable for him after getting to know him, wouldn't that mean he would have to do this again, handing over the victory to someone else?
"This impulsive guy doesn't seem like the kind of player he'd choose, does he?"
“Although I don’t know Tennoyu.” Futaba unconsciously rubbed his chin, his eyes revealing a thoughtful look. “But based on your previous conversation and my summary of football playing styles, he wouldn’t like this type of guy.”
He narrowed his eyes slightly, seemingly sketching out the image of Amano Minaka in his mind.
Upon hearing this, Kira Ryosuke paused for a moment, his ears perking up instantly, his entire being instantly alert, listening intently to Futaba Kazuki's opinion. He tilted his head slightly, his eyes focused, seemingly trying to glean more key information from Futaba Kazuki's words.
"He was a striker with exceptional skills before, and later switched to midfield, always keeping a firm grasp on the overall situation of the game. It can be seen that he is a person with keen insight into the situation and a strong desire for control, and it seems unlikely that he would allow things to go against his expectations."
The two sons concluded in this way.
"Compared to number 111, I feel that orange afro might be more suitable."
"Is that so..."
Kira Ryosuke said thoughtfully.
With the referee's whistle, the game resumed in full swing.
Reio Mikage quickly dribbled forward, determined to break through the opponent's defense.
What they want is Shido Ryusei.
Mikage Rei-ou knew the answer.
If the team fails to win this match, they will have to revert to the two-on-two format.
His flowing purple hair couldn't hide his firm and sharp eyes.
If they lose the match, in the next two-choice situation, they are very likely to get either a more difficult player to work with, or a weak player who cannot help the team.
He absolutely could not accept such an outcome.
I was a step too late to catch up with that guy.
Rei-ou Mikage gritted her teeth, her face grave.
Then we can't defeat him.
A wave of frustration surged through his heart, but how could he, as the "King," easily admit defeat? Rei-ou Mikage unconsciously clenched his fists, the veins on the back of his hands bulging, as if venting his inner resentment.
Kira Ryosuke immediately rushed forward, attempting to intercept Rei's attack. Rei cleverly used feints, darting left and right, trying to shake off Kira Ryosuke's defense. However, Kira Ryosuke remained close behind Rei, giving him no chance to break through.
Just when the two sides were deadlocked, Mikage Reio seized an opportunity and suddenly passed the ball to Shido Ryusei.
"A great choice!"
Shido Ryusei shot forward like an arrow released from a bow, dribbling the ball at lightning speed. His eyes burned with a mad flame as he locked onto the defensive line in front of him. His two sons tried to block him, but were knocked back by Shido Ryusei's powerful impact, staggering backward a few steps.
His arm muscles were taut, veins bulging, as he forcefully ripped apart Kira Ryosuke, who was trying to defend him closely, in an almost savage manner.
Football is a brutal sport.
Instinct is the most important element of this sport.
Kira Ryosuke stuck to Shido Ryusei tightly, blocking every possible avenue for Shido to break through. Shido Ryusei changed direction to the right, slamming his shoulder into Kira Ryosuke's side.
Despite being prepared, Kira Ryosuke was still thrown off balance by the force of the impact, staggering slightly. Taking advantage of the moment, Shido Ryusei sprang forward like an arrow, successfully breaking through the encirclement and arriving before Suoh Koki.
Suoh Koki stared sharply at Shido Ryusei, taking in his every move and completely blocking Shido Ryusei's attack route.
He crouched slightly, lowered his center of gravity, and spread his arms wide, like an impenetrable net, ready to stop Shido Ryusei's advance and steal the ball from his feet at any moment.
Faced with Suoh Koki's tight defense, Shido Ryusei not only did not back down, but seemed to have his inner fanaticism ignited, becoming even more excited.
His heart pounded wildly in his chest, and his blood surged through his veins like a raging torrent, the burning sensation threatening to set his body ablaze.
His breathing was rapid and heavy, and his pupils contracted sharply due to extreme excitement.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The crisp sounds of impact continued to ring out.
Their intense heat mingled, and their gazes met on the same point.
The emerald green gemstone refracted a pinkish light.
The [synchronization] has begun.
But the prey did not sense anything amiss.
With little time remaining in the match, the two players were locked in a stalemate.
In the midst of the intense competition, Shido Ryusei caught a glimpse of Rei Mikage standing in the best passing position. Rei Mikage was anxiously gesturing to him, her eyes filled with anticipation.
Shido Ryusei ignored him, grinning with a ferocious smile, his eyes filled with madness and obsession. He rammed into Suoh Koki with all his might, trying to break through his defenses, shouting, "I won't just give away the food I've set my sights on. If you want it, come and take it!"
He pretended to fly over Suoh Hyo-hee from above.
Suoh Koki reacted quickly, instinctively reaching up to block, but in that instant, Shido Ryusei swiftly pulled the ball back with his toe, and taking advantage of Suoh Koki's loss of balance, broke through from his right side at lightning speed. Suoh Koki turned and lunged, attempting to block Shido Ryusei again.
Just when Shido Ryusei thought he had successfully broken through, Suoh Koki seized the opportunity at the critical moment, stretched out his foot and stomped the ball down hard. Just as he was about to stop the ball, Kunishin Rensuke rushed out and kicked the ball away.
The football, like a wild horse, broke free of the three players' control and rolled wildly towards the edge of the goal.
Everyone's eyes followed the football anxiously.
Futaka focused intently on the rapidly rolling soccer ball and charged forward without hesitation. As the ball approached, he gently extended his foot and brought it to a perfect stop. At that moment, Shido Ryusei, Suoh Koki, and Kunishin Rensuke were rushing towards him.
He looked up and saw three men approaching menacingly, their eyes revealing a fierce desire to win that sent a shiver down his spine.
What a terrifying guy!
Futsuko, secretly amazed, passed the ball without hesitation to Kira Ryosuke, who was in the best shooting position.
Kira Ryosuke felt the ball being passed to him, contemplating whether to shoot or control it. The small black and white ball bounced slightly, not yet fully under his control.
In that split second, Reio Mikage appeared beside Ryosuke Kira, and swiftly swung his right foot down with all his might, smashing the soccer ball like a heavy hammer.
Under the powerful impact, the football shot out like a cannonball, heading straight for the Green Team's goal.
Shoot without stopping the ball.
Without hesitation, Mikage Reio replicated that technique once again.
"I've already said it. No matter how much you imitate, it's only 99% accurate."
"It is Suoh Hyo-hee," he said coldly, his eyes completely expressionless.
With victory seemingly within his grasp, he had already glimpsed the dawn of triumph, a slight, almost imperceptible, contempt creeping onto his lips.
"So what?"
Without even looking up, Mikage Reio quickly raised her hand to wipe the sweat rolling down her forehead.
Why must they be exactly the same?
"If they were exactly the same, that would be too boring."
Reio Mikage didn't have muscular builds, a tall stature, or incredible speed. He didn't possess the perfect physique bestowed upon him by God, unlike Koki Suoh.
But even one percent is enough.
With just one percent, you can surpass one hundred percent.
Suoh Hyo-hee was stunned for a moment, then an incredulous expression appeared on his face. He clearly felt the football slowly sliding away from his calf.
Is the ball moving?
How did he do that?
Suoh Hyo-ki's green eyes darted rapidly from side to side, his mind racing. Suddenly, as if realizing something, his pupils contracted sharply.
Is it rotation?!
Did he add spin before shooting?!
A crisp whistle suddenly rang out.
The football traced a beautiful arc in the air, slowly descended, and finally landed steadily in the goal.
The scoreboard clearly showed 2:1.
They lost by a mere one point.
The red team lost.
If Reio Mikage's shot had been a little faster, they could have tied with their opponents, the game would have gone into extra time, and there would still be a chance for things to turn around.
But reality is cruel; a close call is a close call, leaving no room for assumptions.
Reio Mikage took a deep breath, suppressing her disappointment, and quickly retied her hair.
His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, revealing an indomitable spirit. He turned to look at Kunishin Rensuke and said firmly, "Kunijin, let's go."
Although he lost the match, he gained a lot of experience and skills from it.
His chances of defeating Nagi Seishiro have increased.
"……Um."
Kunishin Rensuke glanced at Shido Ryusei, then walked towards Mikage Reio.
"etc."
Kira Ryosuke suddenly spoke, his gaze sweeping over the three members of the red team. He slowly raised his hand, his face showing a hint of contemplation and hesitation.
"We plan to..."
A fierce gust of wind howled, as if trying to disrupt all thoughts.
"Come here."
Kira Ryosuke's hand was suddenly pressed down by a strong force. Suoh Koki had appeared beside him at some point, tightly gripping Kira Ryosuke's arm and forcefully pressing it down, the action swift and decisive.
"King Mikage Rei."
Suoh Koki's words, however, were like a bombshell, exploding in Kira Ryosuke's ears.
"?!"
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