Just as Romeo Teixeira stepped out of the youth team training center, a cold, mechanical voice echoed in his mind:
> [Ding! The Football Legend System has been activated successfully!]
[Congratulations, host! You've received your beginner's gift pack!]
System?
Romeo froze for a moment, then grinned in disbelief.
> [Would you like to open the gift pack?]
"Open it!" Romeo replied without hesitation, excitement surging in his chest.
> [Opening gift pack...]
[Ding! Beginner's gift pack opened successfully!]
[Congratulations! You've acquired: Full-Level Passing Template!]
[Congratulations! You've acquired: God's Vision!]
A jolt shot through his body—his nerves sparked like electricity, then…
Pure ecstasy.
Maxed-out passing!
As a natural midfielder, Romeo knew better than anyone: passing is the soul of the game. Threading needles, slicing defenses apart, feeding teammates like gods—this was how legends were made.
And now, he had it all.
Even better—God's Vision. It was like being a satellite hovering above the pitch, seeing every angle, every run, every weakness.
> [Ding! Opening Football Legend Attributes Panel...]
Suddenly, a stat window filled his vision.
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Name: Romeo Teixeira
Age: 19
Club: Barcelona B team
Nationality: American-Argentinean
Position: Central Midfielder
Passing: 100
Dribbling: 78
Possession: 78
Stamina: 95
Speed: 76
Vision: God Tier
Overall Rating: 72
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Romeo wasn't thrilled with most of the stats, aside from stamina. But he knew—with the system backing him—his ceiling was limitless.
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Meanwhile, back home…
The U.S. Youth Football Federation issued a sudden statement:
> "Disciplinary Ruling on Romeo Teixeira
Player Romeo Teixeira was involved in a violent altercation with a teammate at the youth training center. He verbally assaulted the coach and staff, and displayed conduct unbecoming of a representative athlete.
The player is hereby banned from participating in any USSF-endorsed activities. His dual-nationality application for international representation is revoked.
—USSF Disciplinary Committee**"
As if on cue, tabloids and social media erupted with outrage and judgment.
> "Planning Players Aren't Above the Law!"
"Protect the Game: Kick Out the Thugs!"
"Romeo Teixeira: A Rising Star or a Rotten Core?"
Still, not everyone was convinced. Whispers about corruption in the youth setup began spreading. People pointed fingers at the injured player—Zack Ruiz, notorious for injuring teammates and skating by thanks to his influential father.
Romeo's so-called "crime"? Defending himself from Zack's cheap shot—and doing it too well.
The scandal turned public opinion into a storm. Half wanted Romeo banished forever. The other half… saw a cover-up.
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Back in Spain...
That night, Romeo returned to his luxurious villa in northern Barcelona. He collapsed on the couch, exhaling deeply.
Now fully integrated with his past self's memories, Romeo understood everything.
His American-Argentine family was wealthy, his grandfather having struck gold in Latin America decades ago. Now, his father ran a mining empire. Romeo had everything—except peace.
Football was his only obsession.
La Masia had accepted him after relentless lobbying from his older brother, and his family had moved mountains to support his dream. Even his older sister enrolled in a nearby university just to be closer.
He had once dreamed of representing the United States—or maybe Argentina. But after what happened...
He was done with national team politics.
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The Next Morning.
Romeo yawned as he arrived at the training ground. The sun was barely up. His teammate and close friend Pujic jogged over.
"Romeo!" he whispered quickly. "The team's lost five in a row without you. The coach is pissed. You better impress today."
Romeo nodded.
Suddenly, Coach Harold and assistant Pimienta stormed onto the pitch. The vibe shifted instantly. Even the birds stopped chirping.
"ASSEMBLE! Warm-up, now!"
Just then, the system pinged again.
> [Ding! Novice Mission Triggered!]
[Objective: Win Head Coach Harold's Trust Through Performance]
[Reward: Novice Treasure Chest!]
Another gift?
Romeo grinned to himself.
Before he could process it, Harold was barking at him:
"Romeo! You deaf?!"
Pujic tried to help. "Boss, he just flew in—he's still jet-lagged!"
"Warm up!" Harold growled.
Pujic yanked Romeo toward the drills.
The mission had begun.
Romeo's comeback was starting.
And this time, he had a system on his side.
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