Three games.
Two wins.
One draw.
Three goal involvements.
One viral war with Ronaldo.
Noah Ramsey was no longer just trending.
He was everywhere.
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The Media Machine
> The Guardian: "The Rise of the Red Kaiser: Noah Ramsey's Cold-Blooded Conquest Begins"
> Sky Sports Panel:
"He doesn't celebrate. He doesn't smile. He doesn't play — he dictates. It's not joy. It's judgment."
> Bleacher Report:
"Is Noah Ramsey even human? The football world watches a 16-year-old puppet-master with surgical precision."
> Daily Mail:
"Teen Titan or Tactical Terror? Critics Fear Ramsey's Arrogance Could Tear Klopp's System Apart."
> @MemeBaller:
[Image of Noah photoshopped into a Gundam cockpit]
"Pilot Noah Ramsey has achieved 100% sync ratio. Football is no longer a sport."
> @TheRealIbra (verified):
"The kid has my confidence, my arrogance, my presence. But I smiled when I destroyed people. He doesn't. That's different."
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Inside the System
After Liverpool's 2–0 win over Leicester, Noah showered in silence.
The dressing room still carried tension, but now it was charged with awe.
He could feel it — they didn't like him.
But they couldn't deny him.
Then, as he sat alone in the corner, lacing his boots for recovery training, it appeared.
[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
> Character Template: "Kaiser" — 100% Synced
✔️ Ego Level: Stable
✔️ Metavision: Integrated
✔️ Kaiser Impact: Active
✔️ Command Presence: Dominant
🏆 Character Template: COMPLETE
⚙️ Unlock Next Draw: 500 Ego Points Required
🟢 Current Total: 30/500
Noah blinked.
No flash. No sound.
Just cold numbers and the echo of potential.
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Ego Point Breakdown
He traced the math in his head:
15 points for each Premier League win = 30 points from two victories
No extra points yet for goals, assists, or bonus impact
He needed 470 more.
A thought passed through his mind.
> "So this is the ceiling of Kaiser. Not bad. But I want more."
He hadn't drawn since his very first night in Liverpool's academy.
Now, the system offered a path beyond Kaiser.
What would come next?
> Emperor? Monarch? Demon?
Whatever it was, he would earn it.
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Public Fascination Turns Obsession
Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok exploded with new theories.
Clips of Noah scanning the pitch, directing veterans, controlling tempo — all slowed down and broken apart.
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@TacticalIQ (1.2M views):
> "Notice how Ramsey turns his head 6 times in 3 seconds before receiving the ball? That's metavision. That's not luck — that's command."
@BallPsychPod (Podcast):
> "His body language, his gaze, his silence — it's clinical. Some psychologists are calling him a high-functioning egotist. Others say he's simply evolved."
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In schools, kids mimicked his hand gestures.
In pubs, fans debated if he was better than Rooney at 16.
In chatrooms, some wondered if he even felt emotion.
And all the while, Noah said nothing.
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AXA Training Centre – Midweek
The atmosphere was different now.
Noah no longer had to bark orders. Players looked to him.
Even Curtis Jones, despite their history, had begun to shift. Begrudging respect. No more open defiance.
Only Henderson remained cold — not hostile, but... hesitant.
Klopp walked over during drills.
> "They're starting to orbit you."
> "As they should," Noah replied.
Klopp squinted at him.
> "That orbit burns people up."
> "Then they should get stronger."
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Media Pressure Mounts
> The Athletic – Exclusive Feature:
"Ramsey, The New Era: Liverpool's Tactical Evolution Under a Teenage Dictator"
> Gary Neville on MNF:
"He's got it all. Technique. Vision. Power. But I worry what happens when he fails. How does a player that cold process failure?"
> Thierry Henry on CBS:
"I've seen strikers dominate matches. I've never seen one control everything. He plays with the ego of a world champion at sixteen. It's... unsettling."
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System Flash – Private Moment
That night, in his apartment, Noah sat alone, watching game footage.
Another ping.
> [BONUS POINT AWARD: 10 EGO POINTS]
Category: Viral Global Influence
Trigger: "Kaiser Impact" Clip Surpasses 20M Views on TikTok
Total: 40/500
He leaned back in his chair.
> "So ego isn't just about the pitch."
He smirked.
> "Good."
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Liverpool Fan Culture Shifts
The Kop began singing new songs.
> "We've got Ramsey, he don't blink,
Eyes like fire, he don't think,
Cold as ice, but boy he's slick,
He'll make your legends look like kids."
Flags with "KAISER" in all caps waved alongside traditional Liverpool banners.
Kids wore shirts with "KAISER 99" printed on the back — a number Noah didn't even wear.
His myth was growing faster than his stat sheet.
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Klopp's Office – Quiet Conversation
Klopp poured two glasses of water. Offered one to Noah. He didn't take it.
> "You've built something powerful."
> "It's not built yet," Noah replied. "Kaiser is just the start."
> "So what's next?"
> "A new draw."
Klopp narrowed his eyes.
> "From what deck?"
Noah finally looked up.
> "One no one's ever seen."
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Press Conference – Matchday 4 Pre-Match
A reporter raised a hand.
> "Jürgen, is Noah becoming too central to the team's identity too soon?"
Klopp smiled faintly.
> "If he is… we'll have to keep up with him."
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End of Chapter 9