"A system?!"
Kai couldn't believe it.
Without hesitation, he immediately opened the newbie gift pack.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for opening the newbie gift pack!]
[You've received: God's Vision Module *1! Pirlo's "Cruise Missile" Module *1!]
[God's Vision: A must-have for midfield maestros! See the entire field with perfect clarity, spotting opportunities without blind spots! Vision stat MAX]
[Vision: 55 → 100!]
[Pirlo's "Cruise Missile" Module: You get three chances per match to launch long passes with 100% success. Golden trajectory lines will appear, indicating the best passing route with pinpoint accuracy!]
[Attribute Panel Activated]
[Host: Kai]
[Age: 16]
[Height: 185cm]
[Weight: 75kg]
[Short Pass: 60][Long Pass: 60][Ball Control: 60][Vision: 100]
[Stamina: 50][Tackling: 40][Shooting: 40][Strength: 60]
[Speed: 55][Heading: 40][Set Pieces: 35][Long Shots: 50]
[Club: La Masia U17]
[National Team: None]
[Abilities: God's Vision; Pirlo's "Cruise Missile" Module]
Staring at his attribute panel, Kai was both shocked and overjoyed!
The God's Vision module!
His Vision stat had instantly soared to the maximum—100!
A surge of pure energy flowed into the back of his head.
A slight tingle, and then—ecstasy!
Full-field awareness!
Now, he could track every corner of the field!
Even what was happening behind him was easily visible!
This was the dream of every top-tier midfielder!
In terms of stats:
60 was the dividing line between amateur and professional.
80 meant a regular starter in a top-five league.
100? That was godlike. World-class.
Every team dreams of having a midfield maestro.
Midfielders are the core of a team, the engine of attack, the regulators of rhythm.
Maxed-out Vision was the god-tier stat that even legends craved!
Xavi?
Iniesta?
Xabi Alonso?
Sneijder?
Even the greatest midfielders in modern football never truly achieved this kind of "all-seeing" ability.
"Pirlo's Cruise Missile module?"
"Three guaranteed-success long passes per match?"
After the initial excitement, Kai calmed down.
He knew very well: Even with God's Vision, without passing ability, it was useless.
"Three 100% accurate long passes per match is powerful, yes. But accurate passes don't automatically lead to goals.
What if the striker misfires? What if the goalkeeper makes a miraculous save? Or worse…"
"In youth teams, three perfect passes might dominate. But in higher-level matches, the variables are endless.
Three passes won't be enough."
Kai realized something important.
Improving his passing ability was the real solution.
That's how he could truly unleash the power of God's Vision!
The "Cruise Missile" module was like having three golden tickets per match.
But once those three passes were used, he'd return to being ordinary.
Even with maxed-out Vision, if the passing stat wasn't high enough, it would go to waste!
[Ding! Host's fighting spirit detected. Main quest activated!]
[Main Quest: The Beginning of a Career – A New Chapter!]
[Objective 1: Earn a professional contract!]
[Reward: Maxed-Out Attribute Card *1!]
[Objective 2: Start in 10 matches for a professional team!]
[Reward: Black Gold Chest *1!]
"A professional contract? Maxed-out attribute card?"
Kai's eyes lit up!
If he used the maxed-out card on his Long Pass stat and combined it with God's Vision…
The result would be terrifying!
"Black Gold Chest? What's that?"
"No point worrying about it now. First, I need to get that pro contract!"
Kai had found his goal.
A professional contract!
Right now, he was on a youth contract with La Masia.
Tomorrow, he'd face an assessment at La Masia.
If he succeeded, he'd have the chance to sign a professional contract.
"Will I succeed?"
Kai narrowed his eyes.
Evening, Local Time – Northeast of Camp Nou, La Masia Youth Academy
Tonight, La Masia was packed.
Why?
Because a VIP was visiting the training ground.
Barcelona's assistant coach, Tito Vilanova, Pep Guardiola's trusted right-hand man!
He was sent by Pep to scout talent for the first team!
With many first-team players away for Euro qualifiers, Pep needed youth players to fill in for training.
Whoever got picked tonight would be training directly under Guardiola and sign with Barça B—the final stepping stone to the first team!
Every legend—Messi, Xavi, Iniesta—had once played for Barça B.
The U17 and U18 squads had already gathered.
Every player was desperate to be chosen.
Kai arrived on the training ground.
His presence surprised the La Masia coach.
"Kai? Weren't you called up by the Chinese national youth team for the Asian Youth Championship?"
Coach Garcia looked confused.
Then he seemed to understand.
"Kai, I know you've always dreamed of moving up, of getting a shot at Camp Nou."
"But I've told you before—your playing style doesn't fit Barça's football philosophy."
He shook his head.
"Still… it's not my decision. I'll put you in as a substitute. If Coach Vilanova sees something in you, I won't stand in the way."
Kai's face remained calm. He walked into the U17 lineup.
He'd heard "you don't fit Barça's philosophy" countless times over the last two and a half years.
But he never believed his style was wrong.
The style that fits you is the one worth pursuing!
On the sidelines, Tito Vilanova stood with his arms crossed, watching closely.
He was tonight's "examiner."
Scouts from all over had also gathered, drawn by La Masia's fame and Vilanova's presence.
Even the younger players from La Masia's lower-tier teams came to watch.
Among them, Japan's Takefusa Kubo stared at Kai.
Kubo, dubbed the "Japanese Messi,"
was one of Asia's most hyped young footballers.
As a midfielder himself, he looked down on Kai.
To him, Kai's playstyle seemed "barbaric."
Soon, the trial match began.
U17 vs U18 – Let the game begin.
Coach Garcia blew the whistle.
La Masia's boys began showcasing their signature style: tiki-taka.
Short passes, tight formations, constant ball control.
They rarely launched long balls or switched play.
Possession easily went over 60%.
But that style had one downside—
It made people sleepy.
Even though the boys looked polished, their passing often lacked direction.
Many scouts started dozing off.
But Vilanova watched intently.
Within just 30 minutes, he had already picked out several promising talents.
"That kid—Sergi Roberto? Not bad.
That one? Marc Bartra? He'll be a defensive genius.
That one? Thiago? And him? Romeu?"
"They've all got potential!"
Vilanova's eye for talent was sharp—he'd spotted future stars already.
Meanwhile, Kai sat silently on the bench, waiting for his chance.
As the night deepened, the floodlights shone on the field.
Finally, it was time.
"Alright, Kai. You're up!"
Coach Garcia called for him and a few other substitutes.
"Thiago, Roberto… you guys come off."
Taking a deep breath, Kai stepped onto the pitch.
Under the lights of La Masia—the place he had called home for over two years—
he faced the unknown.
Tonight, he would find out once and for all—
Does he belong here?
If Barça had no place for him, then he would look elsewhere.
He wouldn't cling to one tree.
He needed a pro contract.
He didn't have the typical "Barça dream"—but if the chance came,
he'd fight for Camp Nou with all his might.
"A yellow-skinned kid? Asian?"
"Japanese? Korean?"
Vilanova looked puzzled at the newcomer on the field.
"Tweet!"
The whistle blew again.
The match resumed.