"That is all you need to know about Unity at your level". The old man, Harmony finished with a bright smile on his face.
"I hope I see you all in the next plane".
He disappeared.
Instantly after the old man disappeared, each one of the 6 players became soaked in their own thoughts as they went through everything that was just revealed to them. Each of them had their own opinions about the game.
Fascinated by everything, as Endrick also thought, he was surprised as a familiar blue screen suddenly shimmered into existence.
~_______________~
~Strongest System~
DING!
[You have triggered System Mission: Become the Best!}
>Become the Best: During the elite team trials, showcase your football skills and convince them that you are the best player in the tournament<
[Mission Reward: 100 Sexwale Points!}
…
[You have triggered System Mission: Go Pro!]
>Go Pro: Perform so convincingly in the elite team trials that you are able to attract the attention of the newly created elite clubs. Sign a contract with an elite club, and become a professional football player<
[Mission Reward: Random Unique Skill!]
…
[Penalty for Mission Failure: You lose the Strongest System!]
~___________~
"…" Endrick was stunned.
'I almost forgot, I really got a system from Sexwale as my reincarnation gift'.
But he soon frowned. 'I've read novels before, of what use is a system if my career in this new life is going to be focused on a game?'
'A system is supposed to exhibit game-like interface features, but since I already have an interface from Unity, is there a need for this?'
'Damn, did that pervy old man scam me?' He scowled.
Perhaps, having read his thoughts, the system answered.
~_______________~
~Strongest System~
[The system is unique; it is a special reincarnation gift from Tokyo Sexwale.]
[It is the only creation in this world that is able to complement your knowledge and skills from your previous world in the 21st century and augment them to become Unique Skills.]
[Unique Skills are augmented versions of skills that were created from your era where football was a famous sport like the la croqueta, the nutmeg, and the heel flick, etc.]
[When you receive a Unique Skill, the system grants you the talent to increase your proficiency with said skill to the level of the all-time greats.]
[Not just that, the system grants the Unique Skill fantasy elements. By adding powerful elements into them, they become competitive in Unity.]
[Of course, the system has other uses but this is the main use.]
[With the help of the Strongest System and Unique Skills, you have what it takes to lead your planet to a 1st Universe Cup and become the G.O.A.T of football.]
…
[System User Menu:]
*User Stats
*System Shop (locked)
*System Lottery (locked)
*Snooping Tool (locked)
[NOTE: Become a level 5 player to unlock Snooping Tool!]
[NOTE: Click on User Stats to view your complete stats]
****
Endrick did not hesitate, he clicked on it.
****
[User Stats:]
*Physical Fitness: D
*Football Technique: C+
*Football I.Q: B+
*Mental Ability: D
*Unique Skills: None
[NOTE: Click on each stat to show further breakdown stats]
~___________~
When Endrick clicked on the breakdown of his physical fitness, he finally saw the stats that were recorded on the game interface here.
As for the other stats, they showed far more about his real football ability. This was what could really qualify as his football user stat. 'This is crazy man!'
Bam!
{+10 Damage!}
{+3 Additional Fire Damage from Fire Ball!}
{Health Points: 97/110}
As soon as the ball hit his head, and as his game interface lit up this notification, Endrick also lost his balance as he collapsed on the ground.
"The f*ck! What was that for?" He rubbed his head painfully.
"Pay attention to what is happening next time". He heard a familiar cold voice.
Raising his head, he saw Legion who was already retreating.
Looking to the opposite side, he saw 3 new players. 'Oh! While I was engrossed in my system screen, more players already finished the test and arrived?'
Of the 3 players, 2 of them held normal balls, it was the 3rd player that seemed different, he exuded an energetic vibe and on his hand was a fiery ball.
'It's that motherf*cker who hit me!'
He looked at the green player tab hovering above his head.
{Player: Ultron!}
{Age: 19}
Apart from his name, age, and his fire ball, what shocked Endrick the most was this player's identity. 'He's a cyborg!'
Through the memories of his new body, he knew what a cyborg was. Unlike the humanoids, variants born from the union between humans and aliens, cyborgs were humans who believed in seeking efficiency above everything else.
As the galactic wars raged, they started seeing their base biological human body as a limitation, this was why they engineered their bodies to become cyborgs.
They were still recognized as humans; it was just their capabilities that already skyrocketed past the base limits of a normal human.
'Damn, we're going to play against a cyborg?!'
"You heard what Harmony said".
The only girl that was among the first 5 to complete the test said swiftly as she also retreated. "From here on, it's us against any other player that comes".
"From their reaction, Harmony probably already told them about the game".
"Since we are the first 5, let us cooperate".
"That will give us the best chances of being recruited into one of the elite teams". She looked at all of them while retreating. "I already understand the game interface, I will create a team group now, join so we can attack together".
{DING!}
{You have received a Team Invite: Team Brazil Best!}
{Do you want to join Team Brazil Best!}
Looking at the cocky smile that was on the face of the cyborg player who just hit him with his fire ball, Endrick easily made his decision.
{You are now part of Team Brazil Best!}
"I hate teams, but for the elite trials, I will join". Legion, the white-haired 15-year-old boy said coldly as he finally joined the team.
{Beginner Team Slot Completed: 5/5}
{Team Members: Maria202; Endrickdinho; Legion; Pedro; Antonio60}
{Team Strengths- Balls:}
{Maria202: Flower Ball}
>Passive Ability- Flower Shower: When kicked at an opponent or NPC, apart from the normal base damage, this ball showers flowers which can obscure opponent player's view and prediction of the ball's path<
{Endrickdinho: Stun Ball}
>Passive Ability- Stun: When kicked at an opponent or NPC, apart from the normal base damage, this ball has a 30% chance of inflicting opponent with the stun state<
{Legion: Shadow Ball}
>Passive Ability- Shadow: When kicked at an opponent or NPC, apart from the normal base damage, this ball can disappear into the shadows and appear at unexpected angles. When used by a proficient player, it is a dangerous tool<
{Pedro: Swift Ball}
>Passive Ability- Swift: +20% additional ball speed<
{Antonio60: Hard Ball}
>Passive Ability- Hardness: Hits harder, dealing +10% damage for each attack<
"Now!"
Once they dropped their balls, a lethal game of football started.
Bam! Bam! Bam!
Evading opponent shots, finding the right angle, unleashing their own shots, the team of 5 players outplayed the opposing team as they wiped them out in no time. Deciding to team up proved to be the right decision Afterall.
Endrick still felt weird though. 'Killing others with my ball, it all sounds so bad man, is this even legal?'
{+100XP}
{770/5000 to level up!}
This short session of lethal football drained their stamina as they tried to catch their breath. After resting for a few more minutes, Maria202 suggested.
"Let's go into the city to explore around".
"Like Harmony said, we need to become level 5 players to access the stadium and we need to access the stadium to become eligible for the elite team trials".
"Ok".
None of them objected, so together, they swaggered into the city.