The soccer tournament was the last major event for the third-year high school students. After that, they would have to wait for the graduation ceremony.
Some people would be passive, but even more people wanted to be active and leave a beautiful ending to their high school careers.
Naruki Yamada was the latter.
As the ace of the soccer club … or more accurately, a former ace who had already retired, he wanted to show off his brilliance one last time at the tournament.
And the best way to leave a deep impression on everyone, especially the juniors in the soccer club, was to slay a dragon!
The "Magic-devouring Dragon" Harano Seigo … when Seigo first became famous, the club leader Daiki Takasugi personally tried to recruit him, but to no avail. Afterwards, he expressed his regret in front of the club members.
Naruki didn't think much of it.
He believed that interest in soccer was the most important thing. If a person wasn't passionate about soccer, even if he was good at sports and could be recruited as a fighting force, problems would arise sooner or later.
Besides, was that first-year student really that amazing?
Naruki had his doubts about the rumors. Even if that person was truly amazing, soccer was a team sport that required eleven people to form a team! Rather than individual ability, it required teamwork.
Naruki respected Daiki Takasugi, but he didn't agree with the club leader's high opinion of the so-called Magic-Devouring Dragon.
Defeating the Magic-Devouring Dragon in the soccer tournament would prove that his opinion was correct! It would let the juniors understand the importance of teamwork, as well as let everyone see that the so-called Magic-Devouring Dragon was nothing more than that.
His male classmates … his teammates were all quite supportive of his idea of slaying the dragon. They all expressed that they would follow his orders and teach that arrogant first-year student a lesson!
It was as if even the gods were supporting him. After the tournament began, the first opponent for the soccer tournament was actually Year 1 Class 5, which the Magic-Devouring Dragon was in!
Naruki believed that this was the will of the heavens, and that his team would obtain a glorious victory.
He glanced over his teammates and saw that their eyes were all glowing. They were all rubbing their fists … no, sharpening their swords!
We shall slay the Magic-Devouring Dragon!!
Cheng Hui's body surged with hot blood, and he revealed a heroic smile.
The last time he had such a feeling and such an expression was when he was participating in the national tournament.
"Let's go, everyone."
"Whoa!!"
The warriors equipped with swords and armor set out on their journey.
…
On the football field, Year 1 Class 5 faced Year 3 Class 5's team.
In front of Seiji was the captain of the opposing team. He was of medium build and quite muscular. He had short reddish-brown hair and a slightly square face.
The referee read out the names of both teams, so Seiji knew that the name of the senior who was looking at him with a sharp gaze was Naruki Yamada.
"Junior Harano, Minister Takasugi once tried to recruit you, but you didn't agree. He felt that it was a pity," Yamada-senpai suddenly said in a low voice.
Seiji blinked as he recalled the time when he was invited by so many clubs. Captain Takasugi … was the tall and sturdy Senpai who appeared first?
"But I'm different from him. I'm not optimistic about you because you don't have a passion for football! "Cheng Hui continued.
"Even if you have great athletic ability, without enthusiasm, recruiting you into the club will only cause problems."
"Next, I will lead my team to defeat you! This proves that the so-called Mystic Dragon is, at most, an individual with better athletic ability. In a team sport like football, his role is limited. "
Seiji was rendered speechless.
After the referee finished reading out the names, he tossed a coin to decide where and when to kick off. Then, both teams bowed to each other and took their respective positions.
After the kickoff, Cheng Hui received the ball and skillfully dribbled past his teammates.
When he saw Harano and Seigo charging towards him, he decisively passed the ball to his teammate without any hesitation.
This wasn't a show of weakness; it was a strategy. Since everyone acknowledged that Harano had great athletic ability, then he would completely avoid him!
Although Cheng Hui was confident in his skills as the ace of the football club and wanted to try fighting against the Mystic Dragon, his team's victory was his top priority.
'Even if you're better than me as the former ace of the football club, it's meaningless if you can't even touch the ball!' Seiji thought to himself.
Year 3, Class 5's team performed well. After passing the ball a few times, the forward beautifully headed the ball into the goal of Year 1, Class 5's goal!
Cheers instantly rang out outside the stadium.
At this time, some of the students from both classes who weren't competing against each other, as well as many students from other classes, were spectating.
The highly anticipated Mystic Dragon's team lost a point not long after the match began, causing the boys from Year 3, Class 5, and the other classes to cheer loudly!
The Year 3, Class 5's team members on the field were proud of themselves, and their morale was visibly boosted.
Only the students from Year 1, Class 5 were sneering inwardly, 'You guys know nothing about Mystic Dragon's power!'
After that, Year 1, Class 5's team kicked off.
When Seiji received the ball from class president Koji, he immediately saw three players rushing towards him! Naruki Yamada was among them.
Cheng Hui was the first to attempt to fight for the ball, but the ball instantly disappeared!?
No … it didn't disappear, it was kicked into the air!
By the time he noticed this, Mystic Dragon had already passed the three of them and was rushing towards the opposing team at an incredible speed!
Cheng Hui hurriedly turned around to chase after Mystic Dragon, but he couldn't catch up at all!
'How many seconds does this guy take to run a 100-meter dash?' Seiji couldn't help but think to himself.
When the ball fell from the air, some of the Year 3, Class 5's team members ran over and tried to jump up to fight for the ball.
However, Seiji was the first to leap into the air and twist his body in midair. With his head down and feet up, he accurately kicked the falling football with his leg!
This astonishing scene was imprinted in the eyes of all the spectators.
What was even more astonishing was that the ball that was kicked by Seiji exploded at high speed and flew towards the top right corner of the opposing goal … it was a shot!!
By the time the goalkeeper reacted, it was already too late.
The entire stadium was silent for two seconds after the ball entered the net. Only then did the referee regain his senses and blow the whistle.
'This … this is too amazing!!!'
Apart from the students from Year 1, Class 5, everyone who witnessed this scene was astonished!
Kicking the ball high into the air, quickly rushing towards the landing spot, jumping up, and then shooting into the goal with an upside-down hook … there was actually someone who could do such a thing!?
It was just like a fantasy scene from a soccer anime … what kind of standard was this!? The level of a professional soccer player!?
The more knowledgeable a person was, the greater the impact they would receive. That kind of movement, that kind of shot, even a professional soccer player …
Naruki Yamada's heart was filled with astonishment. His eyes widened and didn't even blink.
The legends that he had doubts about surfaced in his mind at this moment.
The tennis club, the basketball club, the karate club …
A dragon among men who could single-handedly destroy a club … this wasn't a rumor, nor was it an exaggeration.
It was an incredibly direct, simple, and cruel truth!
"This is … the Magic-Devouring Dragon."
"I like seeing this scene." Chiaki chuckled among the Year 1, Class 5's students. "It's so nice to see the other classes' astonished expressions due to Seigo's performance ~"
"Chiaki …"
"Aren't you the same, Mika?"
The double pigtailed girl didn't retort.
Mika's eyes sparkled as she looked at the handsome boy who attracted everyone's attention. Her mouth also arced upwards in delight.
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