Chapter 77: Update 1 + 2: Players are offered an olive branch to switch jobs! ...
Hey...why is the elite BOSS on the opposite side not moving?
The player looked at the opponent, then at his health bar, and then at his own status.
No problem,
The game didn't pop up a pop-up window to indicate the match was paused, so why didn't the elite boss move?
what happened?
The player stretched out his tentative claws and touched the tennis ball. The boss looked over.
Withdrawing his hand, the boss's gaze shifted away again.
Touch it again, BOSS looked over again,
In this process, it seems that a certain pattern has been discovered. Players keep repeating the process of touching, retracting, touching, and retracting.
The corners of Keigo Atobe's eyes twitched slowly, and he inexplicably felt as if he had been fooled like Pavlov's dog.
The yellow tennis ball flew up and down in the black-haired figure's hands, fluttering like an elusive miracle, or like a butterfly whose flapping wings could trigger a storm on the other side.
Everyone looked at him, at the tennis ball he held between his fingers.
It was as if one had anticipated a certain shadow that would cast a shadow over the entire century.
Atobe Keigo kept losing points, and even the members of Hyotei headquarters fell into silence.
Everyone looked at each other, their eyes filled with panic and confusion.
This was not only the first time that Atobe faced such an opponent, but also the first time that all members of Hyotei saw Atobe fall into a disadvantage when facing such an opponent.
The motionless Atobe Keigo and the continuously advancing Yagi Kei.
Bingdi was not happy, or perhaps it should be said that all the school teams near the stadium were not happy.
As the "Kanto Overlord", Rikkai University already has regular players with almost national strength.
Together with the three giants of Rikkai University,
Now, among the new generation of first-year students, there is a unique person like Yagi Kei.
Hanging over my heart is a heavy dark cloud.
"Damn it... What kind of luck does Rikkai University have to have so many geniuses..."
"——Even if it's just for us! Even if it's just for us to have a Yagi..."
Rikkai University: “!”
I couldn't help but prick up my ears.
Jack Sangyuan said slowly: "Did I just hear...someone said they wanted Yagi..."
Bunta Marui: "!!"
"Where, where?! Who wants to—"
Bewildered, Kirihara Akaya turned around and saw that his senior was looking around almost impatiently, as if a passerby had praised his Beagle for being so cute, and the owner had directly sent the dog to the door with a leash.
Kirihara Akaya: "..."
"——Don't send Kei away!!!"
Before I could evaluate the performance of the juniors on the field, a fire broke out in the backyard.
Yukimura Seiichi had no choice but to smile and bite the bullet and signal Niou Masaharu and Yagyu Hiroshi to take each side and work together to intercept the noisy kelp head.
Genichirō Sanada and Renji Yanagi had fallen into a long silence.
One has a dark face and the other has a paralyzed face.
The one with facial paralysis was also Atobe Keigo in the field,
The smile that had been able to be maintained before was now gone. The raised face and expression showed a heaviness that his followers who had followed him for three years had never witnessed before.
Lost serve on the court.
In the opponent's serving game, he couldn't even get a single point.
The battle situation was passive throughout and we were completely suppressed.
Even though Tobe has excellent psychological quality, facing such a situation head-on is still a bit tricky and confusing.
An unexpected third move... If there's a third move, there's a high probability of a fourth, a fifth, a sixth...
Can't keep thinking about it.
Thinking about it any further will only cause unnecessary panic.
This is a psychological tactic.
But what if?
His pupils suddenly shrank, reality and falsehood entangled him, and he looked at the black-haired figure separated by a net.
Yagi Kei looked at him, but seemed not to be looking at him.
Those dark and deep eyes never reflected even a trace of him.
At this moment, Atobe finally felt the same way as Tachibana Yoshihei, who was standing in the same position and facing the same person as Yagi Kei.
“…”
Tachibana Jiping looked at the court silently, with his arms folded and his face showing a more grim and solemn expression.
He murmured, "...Hold on, Atobe."
But this level...is not even close to his (that guy's) true strength.
The player waited for a while, repeatedly throwing the ball to confirm that the opponent's elite BOSS was online and the battle could continue before he felt relieved.
The feedback effect is good when using the skills with three consecutive values maxed out.
It’s great that the player was not reduced to the Yuan family.
Then - come again!
The players were very excited and worked diligently to attack the enemy's elite boss one after another, using normal attacks and skills, and taking advantage of every opportunity to deliver a big blow to the opponent's elite boss.
I was very restrained and stuck on the edge of the numerical evaluation, with a red debuff all over my head, trying not to be locked by the system.
It was difficult for the players to fight, and it was equally difficult for Atobe to fight back.
Even if one's observation ability is maximized, one can only barely catch the trajectory of the ball, and is still a little short of making a proper return.
Almost, almost, always almost!
“40:1!”
"drop--!"
"Rikkai University·Kei Yagi VS Hyotei·Atobe Keigo, 2:0!"
He failed to break Yagi Kei's serve and even ran around trying not to score a single point.
Both my own serve and the opponent's serve were a complete loss, and I lost all points.
Beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down his forehead, hitting the ground with a "plop", splashing water.
The referee blew the whistle again, it was the whistle for timeout.
Hyotei's coach, Sakaki Taro, called a timeout. He stood up with his arms folded, his eyes fixed on Atobe, whose wrists were shaking uncontrollably as he gripped the racket.
"Calm down, Atobe."
After stroking his hair deeply, Atobe walked off the court with his back to the net.
In the huge club of over 200 people, the members of Hyotei fell into silence, staring at the figure with his head lowered and covered with a towel.
No one spoke, giving him a brief space to think.
He wasn't the only one thinking, others were too.
Except that the opponent is Keigo Atobe, no matter who it is, facing the rising star of Rikkai University... Kei Yagi,
Troublesome, painful, torturous,
Too much power gap will only lead to one-sided crushing.
The accumulation of so much pressure will undoubtedly crush the person standing opposite him.
"Where on earth does this kid come from?!"
In addition to the players, there are also doubts among the staff.
Inoue Mamoru pressed the shutter of his camera and successfully captured the black-haired boy on the court.
'A rare genius', 'Rikkai University's dark horse', 'the one who continues despair', and—
'The Man of Tennis God',
Those who are favored by tennis, or rather... those who favor tennis,
No one would doubt his strength anymore. At this moment, he has become associated with being powerful, indestructible, and difficult to match.
It only took two games to establish his position.
He wiped the sweat off his face with a towel. The three-minute timeout ended. Atobe Keigo grabbed his racket and stood up to return to the court.
Hyotei's supervisor, Sakaki Taro, glanced at him from the corner of his eye and said calmly, "There is no construction without destruction, Atobe."
“…”
"……yes."
I was back on the court, but the pressure and fear of being separated by a net had not subsided at all, and in fact became more intense due to repeated delays and having to face it again.
The player looked at the elite BOSS opposite,
The health bar is still half full, but the BOSS's status bar has been successfully added with a debuff.
'In fear', 'Action speed decreased', 'Attack power decreased', 'Ball control decreased',
Huh?
Could it be that an attack with maximum spirit value could create such a strong combo effect?
The player thinks while performing basic attacks, scraping the BOSS's health bar one ball after another, and steadily controlling his physical strength and the speed of releasing skills.
What seemed normal to the players was a terrifying situation in the eyes of NPCs and people inside and outside the field.
The angle did not change at all from beginning to end, and the power, speed and rhythm were firmly in his hands.
With 100% control over the game, manipulating the direction of each ball is as natural as breathing.
At this level... can you really still be called a human being?
The more I look at it, the more frightened I am.
From the audience's perspective, Keigo Atobe on the other side of the net was almost always doing useless work. Whether it was grabbing the ball, saving the ball, or repeatedly chasing a ball that would never be hit, it was all in vain.
The score was widening point by point, and the referee kept waving his arms and blowing the whistle.
"Rikkai University vs. Hyotei, 3:0!"
"Rikkai University vs. Hyotei, 4:0!"
“15:0!”
“30:0!”
Unable to score, forced to move forward and backward continuously, Tebe almost ran across the entire court during this whole process, but he still did not stop, and even continued.
The audience couldn't help but tighten their fists and tighten their hearts.
The insurmountable new generation of juniors and the challengers of the seniors,
The natural reversal of status makes everything unclear.
But people always tend to favor challengers.
As the fight went on, the crowd outside the stadium couldn't help but burst into cheers.
This is an encouragement to challengers.
“Come on…”
"Don't give up, don't give up..."
"At least get one point—"
The members of Hyotei clasped their hands tightly, unable to stop praying in their hearts.
"The winner is Atobe... The winner is Atobe—"
Atobe slowly raised his head. If it was anyone else in front of him, they would definitely be affected under such pressure.
But the person opposite him was not someone else, but a player.
Players who are not subject to the will of NPCs.
What is the little mouth mumbling about? Win first, then talk about it.
Toss the ball, swing the racket, jump, and smash!
"Bang—"
“Bang!!”
The yellow ball came at lightning speed, rubbing against the edge of the net. Its arc was so low and tight that even a slight delay of a second would have definitely missed it.
Atobe Keigo forced his eyes to catch up, and even took action half a step ahead.
If your body can't catch up, then advance——
This will definitely not end here——
Twist your body, swing your racket, and put your hands together!
“——Bang!”
Squeezing his potential, he chased forward madly without caring about his image at all, and Atobe Keigo actually touched the ball with his racket!
In an instant, the atmosphere inside and outside the venue was boiling!
This is the first step for the challenger!
As long as you take this step well and move forward——
"Hmm?"
The voice was a little doubtful, very low and soft. Because he rarely made such a sound, the crowd immersed in joy did not notice it for a moment.
But Rikkai University, Seigaku, Fudomine, and even Atobe Keigo, who were always staring at him, heard it.
The moment I heard it, my bad premonition reached its peak.
He lowered his head hastily, and the gravity that touched the racket disappeared completely in just a moment.
When I opened my eyes again, the ball was nowhere to be found!
It's an illusion again!
Hallucination, hallucination, hallucination!
Fool again!
Not only him, everyone has been deceived!
The real ball—where is it?
“Atobe——!!”
On the side of the field, Akutagawa Jiro suddenly opened his eyes wide and screamed out of control.
Suddenly sensing something, his body instinctively took over, and Atobe Keigo took a step forward, his arm already swinging the racket in anticipation.
"call out--"
“Bang!!!”
The ball easily broke through the defense line.
And in a continuation of the previous impact, he rubbed the net and crushed it with a force that was too strong to resist, and was blasted away from the spot.
There was a very dull and deep sound, and then a spark of fire appeared.
Everyone was captivated by this scene and couldn't look away.
My heart was pounding, but at the moment of contact, my fingers couldn't help but loosen.
What is gone is not only the racket, but also the confidence of victory.
After a long time of feinting, the referee's whistle fell in the distance.
"Rikkai University vs. Hyotei—5:0!"
The player breathed a sigh of relief after successfully reducing the opponent's elite BOSS's health bar to the last bit.
——Thank you players for your hard work!
The combined skill that exerted both strength and spirit almost made me think it had failed.
Unexpectedly, the NPCs' debuff reactions were so realistic that even the players were almost fooled.
But now it’s almost done, let the players take advantage of the situation to reap the benefits——
A flash of light pierced the player's eyes, and a holy light appeared.
What the hell happened again?!
He looked up blankly, and the white light gradually faded. The elite BOSS that was just fine in front of the player suddenly began to change.
Then take another look.
The health bar was reduced to 20% just a second ago.
If nothing unexpected happened, something unexpected happened.
It seems that this BOSS is also going to transform into the second stage!
The silent players watched silently. Although they didn't know who arranged it, the uninterruptible state of transformation that was agreed upon was completely equivalent to an invincible golden body.
Come to think of it...if the player can hit hundreds of balls while transforming...
At this moment, ice crystals condensed around the elite BOSS on the opposite side, and the cold air came over like an overwhelming force, with signs of a blizzard.
The bewildered players looked at the CG that suddenly changed the world, and felt from the bottom of their hearts that this game was really a big deal. The special effects of the BOSS in each copy were very good.
The ice crystals condensed and almost froze the entire stadium.
At the moment when the last ice crystal condensed, the boss who was trapped in the ice world slowly opened his eyes.
The sharp edge flew over like a dart, directly targeting the expressionless mushroom head.
Player: “?”
The player checked the status bar and saw the same old red lock debuffs, with no reduction or increase.
The players waited again.
The player even swayed left and right twice.
...So, what is the significance of the BOSS entering the second stage with this exaggerated special effects?
Atobe forced himself to crack his knuckles and clench the racket.
"That is... the world of ice..."
Murikatsugu murmured to himself, saying that those who knew Atobe best had realized something when he stopped.
Ozuki Yuushi slowly adjusted his glasses, "Activating the Ice World at this time..."
The winning and losing numbers were 2-1, and the crucial fourth game was even the last game when the score was 5-0 behind.
Launching the 'Ice World' at this time is undoubtedly a desperate choice.
If we can observe it, if we can seize the opportunity to attack...
If you can seize the slim chance,
If, if, if—
No ifs.
Because players,
Because the player wins,
There are no blind spots.
This was the last answer Keigo Atobe got.
Yanagi Renji lowered his head, pressed the refill of his signature pen, turned the page, and wrote down the contents.
Marui Fumita beside him was bewildered: "Yanagi, aren't you worried about Yagi?"
"That's a skill used by Hyotei's captain, Atobe Keigo, that's said to be able to see through every flaw and blind spot of the opponent..."
"Won't,"
“…”
Marui Bunta paused.
Liu Cheng's words had already been spoken before him, and he seemed to be more certain,
Without any hesitation or hesitation,
Liu lowered his eyes and said calmly: "After all, the probability of Yagi losing..."
"—From the beginning to the end, it was 0%."
“…”
There are no blind spots.
There was no one on the reflective surface of the ice crystals, not even the opposite court.
The moment it gets close, it crumbles into powder.
Atobe Keigo looked at Yagi Kei, who was standing opposite him.
...Even looking at Yagi Kei standing opposite everyone,
A person who has no fluctuation from beginning to end,
What kind of guy are they facing...
What kind of monster did Rikkai University raise?
How dangerous this guy is... do they really know?
The next moment,
Throwing the ball, jumping, and swinging the racket are as natural and calm as flowing water.
The range of motion was the same as the first time he hit the ball, and there was not even a trace of deviation.
The moment it flew out of his hand, the yellow ball rushed towards his face like the core of a tornado.
It roars and carries an irresistible force, sweeping away all obstacles in its way.
It's too late.
Sooner or later, this guy will reach a realm that they will never reach no matter how hard they try.
It's really abominable.
It's really not gorgeous at all.
“——”
“Beep!”
"The game is over!"
"Rikkai University wins!"
The system pop-up window popped up with a bang.
【You win! 】
[Rikkai University vs. Hyotei——Ended]
[The opponent is being matched... Please wait patiently...]
【……loading…】
"—Both players shake hands!"
The referee blew the whistle and the players on both sides of the field moved to the middle.
Atobe Keigo supported himself on his arms and stood up from the ground. His expression returned to normal, with a slight smile on the corners of his lips.
Mushroom Head walked over with a clattering sound.
shake hands,
grip,
Walk--
"Hey, kid,"
The player who turned around to leave was suddenly attacked by the NPC.
Player: “?”
What happened?
With his vacant dead fish eyes raised, Atobe Keigo glanced at Rikkai University. He looked very kind with his arms crossed and a smile, but in fact, his eyes were fixed on the beautiful Rikkai University president on the court.
And the others behind him who denied it but actually looked over as soon as the younger generation was pulled over,
Atobe Keigo came up with a plan: "Seeing that you like our Hyotei's trash can so much, how about considering transferring it to Hyotei?"
Yukimura Seiichi: "^^?"
Rikkai people: “……?”
The Ice Emperors, who were suddenly faced with this problem without any warning, responded: "..."
“!!!”
—No! Calm down! Calm down!!! Atobe!!!
This kid——Even Rikkai couldn't control him, let alone Hyotei——
When I think about how Yagi Kei created so many things, even the gate renovation of Hyotei Tennis Club is his masterpiece,
Everyone in Bingdi saw darkness before their eyes.
Mukai Taketo was already performing "The Scream" on the spot, and Oshitari Yuushi could no longer maintain his composure. He almost slipped off the chair when he heard what Atobe said.
"Atobe... Is Atobe still normal..."
"Could it be that the guy from Rikkai University drugged him?"
"Could it be that in the battle just now... Atobe was hit in the head without us knowing?!"
“…”
“………”
"I think it's very likely."
Hyotei reacted violently, and Rikkai University wasn't much better.
——No! Didn’t you say you don’t want to raise it anymore? ! !
Oh my god! There's a cat thief here!
Kirihara Akari has also begun to grin,
Marui Bunta and Niou Masaharu exchanged a glance, then turned to Jack Kuwahara.
"--Kuwabara, let's count to one, two, three! On the count of three, close the door and let Akaye out!!"
Yagyu Hiroshi, who was watching silently, said: "Akaye-kun, you are a canine creature, right?"
Smiling Yukimura walked towards the court.
Walking quickly towards the court,
Trot to the court,
"Alright Kei, after shaking hands with this Hyotei's minister, let's say goodbye and leave. The game is over, and Hyotei has been successfully eliminated by you."
He suddenly realized it and smiled kindly, "Ala, I'm so sorry. I look forward to the next practice match, Hyotei's Atobe-kun."
Yanagi and Sanada said nothing, only the two gate gods, one on the left and one on the right, headed towards that station.
One of them was carrying a three-person golf bag, and the other was flipping through a notebook filled with notes saying "Atobe Xx."
——The same thing is that they are both staring straight at Atobe across from them.
Seeing this, Atobe Keigo calmly withdrew his hand.
I watched as a group of people from Rikkai University left in a mighty procession, carrying the cat.
There were even people who kept blocking his way, one by one, two by two, or three by three, looking back at him as they walked, as if they were afraid that he would use some means to snatch the cat away.
Rikkai University: Go, go, go!
Seeing Rikkai University leaving,
After confirming that Atobe was still normal and his brain was not damaged, the Hyotei people finally approached tentatively.
"Atobe..."
Ozuki Yuushi adjusted his glasses, lowered his voice as much as possible, and asked sincerely, "Are you okay?"
He struggled to organize his words, "Although I lost this time, but... uh..."
"hehe…"
Yuushi Oshizuka: "..."
“Hehehehe…”
Ozuki Yuushi slowly turned his head, looking confused and dazed.
Atobe Keigo covered his face and laughed softly: "Hehehehehe..."
Yuushi Oshizuka mouthed, "Should we call a doctor?"
Mukai Taketo slowly shook his head, "This is no longer the level of calling an ordinary doctor..."
"We need to consult a psychiatrist..."
Different from what everyone in the Ice Emperor is worried about at the moment,
Atobe Keigo was very sober.
Even to the point where he couldn't be more awake.
Kei Yagi,
This kid… one day, he will definitely become a difficult problem that everyone must overcome.
Even Rikkai University cannot avoid it.
After all, as long as he exists,
It's an all-round and endless crushing of everyone!
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