As soon as Ryo selected the C Rank training, the lights around the room dimmed, and the floor beneath him shifted to reveal a fully immersive football field. The robots materialized, lining up on the opposing side of the pitch. These mechanical players looked formidable, with glowing eyes and bodies designed for both speed and power.
[TRAINING SESSION COMMENCING IN 3... 2... 1...]
The countdown ended, and the whistle blew. Instantly, the robots charged forward, moving with an agility that took Ryo by surprise. They were fast, much faster than any human players he had faced back on Earth. But he remembered the fundamentals of football and braced himself, ball at his feet.
"This is my chance," he muttered. "Time to show them what I've got."
He dribbled past the first robot, its attempt to tackle him was easily dodged. Ryo could feel the adrenaline pumping through him. He quickly passed through another defender, but just as he was about to shoot at goal, a massive defender lunged at him from the side. Ryo barely managed to dodge, but it threw him off balance, and he stumbled.
[FOUL DETECTED - NO FREE KICKS IN TRAINING MODE]
Ryo quickly got back up, determined not to be discouraged. The game continued. He managed to navigate the robots, their attacks getting sharper, more calculated. After several minutes of intense play, Ryo found himself near the goal. With a fierce determination, he wound up for a powerful strike.
[ACTIVATE POWER KICK? Y/N]
Without hesitation, Ryo mentally selected "Yes," and felt a surge of energy in his legs. His foot connected with the ball, sending it rocketing toward the net with a force that even startled him. The robot goalkeeper dived, but it was too late. The ball smashed into the back of the net.
[GOAL!]
[REWARD: 100 EXP]
Ryo panted as the notification flashed before him, beads of sweat running down his face. "This training is no joke," he thought, but there was a fire in his eyes. The robots reset, and the next wave of play began, this time with increased intensity.
As the session continued, Ryo could feel his instincts sharpening. His reflexes improved with each robot he dodged, and his precision increased with every strike. Hours passed, but Ryo remained focused, determined to push himself further. After what felt like an eternity of play, the whistle blew again, signaling the end of the session.
[TRAINING COMPLETE]
[REWARD: 3500 EXP, $70 MILLION]
Ryo collapsed onto the ground, completely exhausted but satisfied. He hadn't expected the training to be so intense, but it was exactly what he needed. He knew that in order to compete at the highest level in this universe, he had to push his limits like never before.
As he lay on the field, catching his breath, another notification appeared.
[LEVEL UP!]
[YOU HAVE REACHED LEVEL 10. NEW SKILL UNLOCKED: "SONIC STRIKE"]
Ryo's eyes widened. "A new skill already? This is just the beginning," he thought to himself, excited to see what this new ability could do.
With renewed energy, Ryo stood up, eager to try out his new skill. He smiled to himself. "Intercia doesn't know what's coming."