The following day, Augustine woke up at 7 a.m., as he usually did, washed up, and then had a light breakfast.
Augustine then changed his clothes and left his dormitory room to go for his morning run as per his daily routine.
At 8 a.m., Augustine finished his morning run; he took a quick bath and ate a quick snack before he left to train in the Youth Academy gym.
While he was waking to the gym, Augustine opened the system's home panel and started browsing the system's shop.
Augustine's eyes blazed with desire when he saw the items that the shop was selling.
The shop sold many full and partial modules of famous football players. He also observed the diverse range of talent items the shop was offering.
Augustine smiled widely when he saw point cards and football skills in the shop inventory.
However, Augustine's eyes widened in shock when he saw the other items that the shop was offering.
Consumable items such as healing potions and training potions were available.
Additionally, he discovered numerous beneficial training tools, such as leg weights.
Augustine started thinking deeply, "Well, I want to sign a professional contract as soon as possible." To do that, I need to improve quickly. The fastest way for me to improve is to purchase modules from the shop, but the modules are way too expensive."
"My other option is to buy point cards, but right now I can only afford either the plain point cards or the bronze point cards."
After pondering for a few minutes, Augustine came to the conclusion, "Now that I've uploaded the Batistuta shooting module, I need to leverage my shooting skills." I discovered a talent in the shop that can help me do that."
Augustine then said to the system, using his thought, "System, I want to buy Ambidextrous talent."
[Host, this will cost you 20 FBC; do you still want to buy the talent?] The system asked Augustine.
Augustine nodded his head and said to the system, "Yes, system, I want to purchase the talent."
[As you wish, Host] Suddenly, Augustine noticed a drop in his FBC balance from 100 to 80. Simultaneously, a crimson desk materialized in the blue screen, radiating a bright crimson light.
"WHOOSH," the light burst out from the blue screen and covered Augustine.
Augustine began to feel a warm sensation in his left leg and hand.
After a few seconds, the warm sensation he felt disappeared, and Augustine heard the system robotic voice say to him, [Congratulations, host, you have acquired the ambidextrous talent.]
Augustine smiled, and he could feel the difference in his body. He then told the system, "Good. Next, I want to use the remaining 80 FBC to purchase the bronze point card and apply it to my sprint speed attribute."
[As you wish, host]. The system replied to Augustine.
Suddenly, a bright bronze light enveloped Augustine again, and for a few moments, he started feeling a warm sensation in both of his legs.
Augustine then heard the system saying to him, [Congratulations, host, your sprint speed attribute had increased from 78 points to 88 points.]
[Ding], [Host the system detect that you reached your sprint speed talent threshold.]
Augustine was confused, and he asked, "What do you mean?"
The system began interpreting the message for Augustine. [Host, what I mean is that you have reached the peak of your talent in your sprint speed. You can no longer increase your sprint speed using modules or points cards. Also, you can't increase your sprint speed by training now.]
Augustine narrowed his eyes when he heard this. He then asked the system, "Is there a way to break my talent threshold or increase my sprint speed in the future?"
[Yes, host, there are other ways to increase your sprint speed and ways to break your talent threshold.]
[The first method involves upgrading the system, which might trigger an upgrade in the system's store. Once this is complete, certain items will become available to assist you in breaking your talent threshold.]
Upon hearing this, Augustine was filled with joy and asked the system, "So, if I collect 1000 FBC and upgrade the system, will I be able to buy one of these items to break my talent threshold?"
[You might host; it depends on your luck; whenever you update the system, the system will introduce new features and items in the shop, as well as many beneficial things for you.]
Augustine sighed when he heard this, then he thought to himself, "Well, this is bad news for me, and I can't change this fact. All I can do now is adapt."
He then said to the system, "I understand, but you told me there are other ways for me to increase my speed. What are those methods?"
[Host: The second method involves receiving diamond treasure chests as a reward for winning football competitions. Occasionally, you may receive a 5 point threshold talent breaker pill or a 10 point threshold talent breaker pill. With these pills, you can surpass your talent threshold for one of your attribute stats.]
[The last method you could use to increase your spirint speed, Host, is to work on reducing your muscle mass in your body so you can increase your legs frequencies to run faster.]
Augustine was shocked when he heard about the last method and asked, "Reduce my muscle mass?"
[That right host, let me explain. In the starter package you just received, you used the points card you received to increase your strength attribute, which resulted in an increase in your body's muscle mass. Have you noticed the visible changes that took place on your body?]
Augustine nodded and said, "Yes, I noticed I became more shredded than before, and I put on lean muscles."
[Good, but that was not the only change that occurred on your body; the fat percentage in your body had reduced by a lot.]
Augustine was taken aback, but the system proceeded. [These changes have reduced your running speed potential. If you want to be faster without using talent threshold breaker pills or items that the shop will offer you in the future, after you upgrade the system, I suggest you consult a fitness specialist to help you reduce your muscle mass.]
When he heard this, Augustine frowned and thought, "No, with my strength, my shooting power is way stronger, and I haven't reached my full potential in shooting yet." Reducing my muscle mass would be foolish. My only solution is to keep getting diamond treasure chests and upgrading the system until my system's shop is upgraded, and find an item that will help me breakthrough my talent threshold."
After Augustine made up his mind, he closed the system's panel and thought, "It is time for me to test my speed."
Augustine took a deep breath then started running as fast as he could.
"WHISH,"
Like an eagle, Augustine started running fast, and he smiled widely as he ran.
"This is awesome. I am really fast. How fast will I become if I increase my speed above 90 points?" he thought to himself while running.
Augustine then decided to jog to the youth academy gym to start his workout before attending the team training today.
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Youth Academy GYM
After 15 minutes of jogging, Augustine reached the Youth Academy Gym.
When Augustine entered the gym, he was greeted warmly by the gym receptionist.
"Hello, Augustine,, how are you today?"
The one who greeted Augustine was a blonde woman in her late twenties. She is a beautiful woman with a curvy body.
Augustine smiled at her and greeted her back, "Hello, Miss Luna, how are you today?"
Luna kept her smiling face and said, "I am well, Augustine. Thanks for asking."
Augustine nodded and then asked, "Miss Luna I want to make an appointment with Coach Roberto, please."
Luna nodded her head and switched on the computer. After a few moments, she told Augustine, "Well, Augustine Roberto is available at 12 p.m. today. Do you want me to book an appointment with him at 12 p.m.?"
Augustine smiled and nodded to Luna, "Yes, please."
Luna typed Augustine's name and booked an appointment with coach Roberto.
Augustine thanked Luna, then he went and changed his clothes in the dressing room to start his workout.
Augustine stood in front of many weights in the gym and thought to himself, "I tested my speed earlier; now it is time for me to test my newly acquired strength."
Augustine walked towards the dumbbells and began testing his strength by lifting them one by one: 10 kg, 20 kg, 30 kg, 40 kg, and 50 kg.
Augustine smiled widely after a few reps and thought, "I should wait until I meet Roberto so he can create for me a proper training program."
After making up his mind, Augustine returned the dumbbells and grabbed the weight ball.
He hugged the weight ball and started training his jumping power.
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Inter Milan first team Head coach office
Jose Mourinho is one of the greatest coaches in the football world these days; he led Porto and Chelsea and won the UEFA Champions League.
After he was dismissed from Chelsea, he signed a contract with Inter Milan; currently, he was in a bad mood.
Inter Milan received a transfer offer for Ibrahimovic, and Mourinho tried to presuade him from leaving, but Ibrahimovic wanted to go to Barcelona.
"RING, RING," suddenly Mourinho's mobile phone started ringing. He smiled when he saw who was calling him.
He quickly answered the call, "Shinji, it's been a while, kid. How are you doing?"
""I am good. Mr. Mourinho Thanks for asking, but you awe me a lot of explanation. Yesterday I received a call from Abramovich wanting me to be Chelsea head coach; he told me you are the one who recommended me, sir." Shinji told him over the phone.
Mourinho smiled and said, "Yes, kid, I recommended you. You are the smartest guy I ever encountered. You worked as my assistant since I was in Porto. It is time for you to show the world what you are capable of."
Mourinho then burst out laughing when he heard Shinji's complains in Japanese over the phone.
"Mr. Mourinho, you dragged me into this mess; you awed me with a dinner tonight." Shinji told Mourinho over the phone.
Mourinho chuckled and said, "Fine, no problem. Tell me where you are right now. I'll send someone to pick you up."
"No need; I am on my way to Inter Milan; I will arrive in 20 minutes." Shinji replied.
Mourinho nodded and said, "I will be waiting for your arrival, kid."
After saying his farewell, Mourinho ended his call and smiled mysteriously. He then said, while his eyes shining with anticipation, "Things are going to be interesting in the Premier League and the Champions League this year."
He then chuckled and decided to look at the papers on his desk.
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After twenty minutes
Mourinho and his assistant coach, Fran, stood outside Inter Milan FC.
Suddenly, a taxi stopped in front of the Inter Milan FC gate, and an Asian-looking man got out.
The man was wearing a black suit, fair-skinned, had short hair, and was of average height; he looked Asian and was quite handsome.
The man is named Shinji Kagayama. When Shinji saw Mourinho, they hugged each other. Shinji then hugged Fran.
The trio then walked towards Mourinho's office.
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In Muorinho Office
The trio sat in the office drinking coffee. Shinji then said to Mourinho, "Jose, I declined Abramovich's invitation to be the head coach."
Mourinho narrowed his eyes in anger and yelled at Shinji, "Brat, why did you refuse? Are you being lazy again?"
Shinji chuckled. He wasn't offended by Mourinho yelling at him; he is used to it. Shinji understood Mourinho very well; he wanted him to show the world his capabilities.
"No, Jose, I am not lazy, but Abramovich refused to satisfy my conditions." Shinji answered
Both Fran and Mourinho were intrigued, and Mourinho asked, "conditions?"
Shinji nodded while taking a sip from the coffee. "Yes, I told Abramovich if he wants me to become the head coach for Chelsea, he needs to fulfill three conditions for me, but he refused."
Mourinho smiled and asked, "What were those conditions?"
"The first condition is for him to hire five individuals of my choosing as Chelsea scouts." Fran and Mourinho raised their eyebrows when they heard this.
Shinji continued, "The next condition is that he needs to employ a medical team of my choosing for Chelsea."
Both Mourinho and Fran were very surprised at what they were hearing: "The last condition is that he needs to promise me that he will not get involved in the team management while I am a coach."
Mourinho burst out laughing when he heard this, then he calmed down and said to Shinji, "Listen, Shinji, I can recommend you to another football club."
Shinji raised his eyebrows when he heard this and asked, "Which club?"
Mourinho smiled and said to him, "Manchester City."