78 Chapter 78: New Skill Unlocked!
"Cease the match!"
The broadcast echoed continuously on the field.
"We're not continuing?"
Kira and the others were still somewhat puzzled.
"Tch, just when it was starting to get interesting, it's over?"
Blake complained with some dissatisfaction.
"Since the broadcast says so, I guess I don't need to do any unnecessary work."
Luna shrugged his shoulders.
"But I have to admit, the intensity of the match far exceeded my expectations. Was it due to the chain reaction triggered by that person named Kira?"
"All of you are truly remarkable players. The outcome of the match was truly unpredictable."
At that moment, Loki approached them and praised them without hesitation.
His words were still polite, but they were completely different from before. He acknowledged the team's strength.
For players of their caliber, being pushed to the point where they had to take it seriously by the Blue lock team was already considered a loss.
After saying these words, Loki walked directly up to Kira:
"Kira, it was a pleasure to compete against you. You're bound to shine in the world of football, maybe even surpassing me."
"I appreciate your kind words, but it's just luck."
Kira modestly replied.
"Let's exchange contact information. Maybe we can have some exchanges in the field of football as well. If you ever have thoughts of playing in our league in the future, you can reach out to me."
"Sure, sounds good."
"Hey hey hey, got Loki asking for his contact information voluntarily!"
The rest of them looked at with eyes full of envy.
"I'm so envious, ahhh!!!"
After exchanging contact information, the World Five prepared to leave and return to their hotel.
"Hey, guys, I apologize for what I said earlier. It was my mistake," Blake turned around and said to everyone before leaving.
"It was a very valuable match!" Luna said with a smile.
Loki, on the other hand, locked his gaze onto Kira's face and said slowly, "Until we meet again on the field."
"Yeah, goodbye," Kira nodded and responded to Loki's words.
It was a challenge, and Kira gladly accepted it.
[Congratulations! You have earned 300 points.]
[Acquired achievement: "Entering the World": Engaged in a match with world-class players for the first time and achieved at least one goal/assist/steal/clearance. Daily point limit increased to 30 through training and received one Mystery Skill Box.]
This match was where Kira earned the most points. Although it was just a 5v5 small-scale match, there was no doubt that it was because all the opponents were world-class players, and Kira's teammates also underwent further transformation in this match.
If this match hadn't been prematurely terminated, perhaps Kira could have earned even more points.
However, this reward is already quite substantial, and now he can increase the daily limit of points through training.
Being able to earn 30 points per day means that Kira's duration in the practice Space will be extended, and the efficiency of improving skill proficiency will also be enhanced.
Soon, the World Five left the field, while the rest of the players all found themselves lying on the ground simultaneously.
"Wow, so tired! I feel like my shoulders are about to break"
"They're so strong. I want to become that strong too."
"Even though I felt like I gave it my all, there's still a noticeable gap. The difference is really huge..."
"That's why we need to practice hard."
On Kira's face, a smile appeared as he looked at his teammates in front of him.
"Do you suddenly feel the urge to run a 5,000-meter race again?"
"Bro, spare us. We'll die!"
...
Outside the Blue lock, in a certain gymnasium.
"The match is over! Congratulations to Seirin High School for making it to the finals of the preliminary elimination!"
As the sound of the broadcast echoed, Riko cheered excitedly.
Under her leadership, the previously unknown Seirin High School basketball team used their bombardment tactics to directly advance to the finals of the elimination round!
If they win one more game, they will successfully enter the next round of the national championship!
First stage goal, achieved!
"The finals are in two days... I wonder how is doing."
Unable to contain her excitement, Riko immediately informed Kira about their team's victory.
They had made a promise earlier that Kira would definitely come to watch Seirin's match.
Just after sending the message, she received a reply from Kira.
"Congratulations! I'll definitely come for the finals! Save me a spot oh, by the way, it's fine if I sit on the coach's bench. Just say I'm a logistics staff member!"
"Okay!"
As Riko sent the message, a smile involuntarily appeared on her face.
"You see, Riko is definitely chatting with Kira again."
"Yeah, yeah. Look at her lovestruck expression!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, so envious of that lovey-dovey atmosphere!"
"Hey, aren't you guys tired of living! After the match today, you better run 5,000 meters for me!"
...
In the evening.
With no matches happening recently, Kira and the others only needed to wait for the results of the remaining groups to be determined.
In theory, a total of seven groups would advance. Apart from Kira, six more groups needed to be selected. Following the rule that each group could only participate in one match per day, it would take a considerable amount of time especially considering that they also needed to compete against those world-class players. Therefore, Kira and the others had a relatively long time to rest.
Kira also learned about Seirin, where Riko was, entering the finals. He had promised Riko that he would attend the finals, so he naturally wouldn't break his word. Therefore, he prepared to use his privilege to go out.
Kira's match against Team V took place after he went out. In that match, he almost single-handedly crushed Team V's goal. In the subsequent 3v3 and 4v4 matches, Kira scored multiple times and had already accumulated 10 goals, allowing him to exchange for another outing.
While others were engaged in free activities, Kira went to the cafeteria window and successfully exchanged for an outing pass.
At the same time, the screen on the cafeteria wall lit up, projecting the appearance of Ego.
"Not bad today."
Ego praised Kira. Although there was no change in his expression, Kira's performance had pleasantly surprised him.
To suppress world-class stars as a regular high school player...
Perhaps he could become the key to changing football in this country.
"It's just luck, and those stars weren't serious at all."
Kira shrugged and looked up at Ego.
"According to what you told me earlier, there are no matches in the near future, so I should be able to go out, right?"
"Well, of course you can. But which day are you planning to go out?"
Ego asked.
"The day after tomorrow, I guess."
"Overmorrow..."
Ego pondered for a moment, seemingly conflicted about something. After a few seconds, he continued,
"I'll give you three days off as compensation for ending the match early today. In theory, you should be doing English training these days, but based on your interactions with Team World, it doesn't seem necessary. I'll give you some extra time."
"I can't believe those words came out of Mr. Ego's mouth..."
Kira said with a smile. It was hard to believe that someone as strict as Ego would give him an additional two days off. He must have his own considerations.
Indeed, just as Kira suspected, Ego had his own considerations.
"Let's leave together tomorrow morning. I happen to be going to the Football Association, so I'll give you a ride."
After Ego finished speaking, the screen immediately turned black again.
Kira didn't linger for long either. After taking a short rest, he returned to the field and began training.
By accumulating points through exercise every day, Kira could prolong his stay in the practice space.
After dual training in the real world and the practice space, he opened the system interface.
[Host: Kira Ryosuke]
[Competitiveness Points: 300]
[Current Skills:]
[Thunder Breath - Total Concentration Breathing LV4 Proficiency: 8.34%]
[Thunder Breath - Thunderclap Flash LV3 Proficiency: 100% (Upgrade: 150 Points)]
[Thunder Breath - Rice Spirit LV3 Proficiency: 69.3%]
[Thunder Breath - Thunder Swarm LV3 Proficiency: 15.7%]
After today's match, Kira earned 300 points, and through extensive practice, he raised the proficiency of Thunderclap Flash to 100%.
Without much hesitation, he immediately upgraded Thunderclap Flash to LV4.
[Competitiveness Points: 300] → [Competitiveness Points: 150]
[Thunderclap Flash LV3] → [Thunderclap Flash LV4]
The power of the skill would further increase, while the physical toll it exacted would be reduced.
"Now I have a decent amount of points, and the fixed points I can earn each day have also increased. I should be able to save some points to unlock a new skill."
Kira's gaze continued to move and landed on the next skill that was still locked.
[Thunder Breath - Distant Thunder (Locked, Unlock: 200 Points, and Thunder Swarm already unlocked)]
And his gaze continued to move.
[Mystery Skill Box]
Kira was curious. This achievement unlocked a new skill, but he wasn't sure what its effects would be.
[Open the box!]
[Congratulations! Skill unlocked: Transparent World.]
"Transparent World?"
Kira was surprised because this was the highest realm that a swordsman in the world of Demon Slayer could achieve. This skill allowed the user to enhance their perception to an extraordinary level through focused methods. They could even observe the subtle movements of the opponent's lungs and muscles, enabling them to predict their actions.
In the moment of using Transparent World, the heightened perception would make the user feel as if time was passing slower.
In the world of Demon Slayer, only a few individuals could reach the realm of Transparent World. Yet, Kira had successfully acquired this skill.
[Transparent World LV1 Proficiency: 0%]
With this skill, Kira's performance on the field will surely be further enhanced.
Take, for example, his duel with Loki. Although Kira was able to surpass Loki in speed using Thunderclap Flash, he was still the one "chasing" after him.
If he could fully master Transparent World, Kira could even accelerate before Loki and predict his attacking trajectory!
It can be said that this is an absolute divine technique, and it will definitely yield remarkable results in future matches. (Note: divine technique: ✕ / Cheat technique: ✓ )
"The next round is the team selection match, right?"
Kira muttered to himself.
Although Ego has mentioned that after the second round of selections, the Blue lock players will have the opportunity to participate in a training camp with world-class players, there is still a very important event before that.
The selection of the Blue lock 11 Heroes.
Under his planning, the Blue lock will select a team from the 35 players who advance in this round to compete against the U20 national team.
And Sae, hailed as a genius midfielder, will also participate in this match.
Kira is not sure how this situation will develop, but one thing he can be certain of is that Ego is definitely planning something, and perhaps there will be some changes to the content of this match as well.
...
The next morning, Kira arrived early at the exit of the Blue lock.
A black sedan was parked at the gate.
"Good morning, Kira!"
Anri stood in front of the car, smiling and greeting Kira. They had already met when they first arrived at the Blue lock to surrender their phones and personal belongings.
Anri was dressed in a black suit with a white shirt underneath.
At only twenty-two years old, Anri had a delicate and adorable face that made her look like a high school girl. Being a new employee of the Football Association, she seemed quite young, but it also indicated that she possessed remarkable abilities.
"Good morning, Miss Anri. It's been a while. Are you and Mr. Ego going to work on something later?"
Kira politely greeted her. Anri was dressed very formally, and combined with Ego's mention of going to the Football Association, it should be related to something very important.
