CHAPTER 31 — The Dawn of a Football God
The night before the trials, Árman Azevedo, now seven years old, lay in his bed in the grand Azevedo mansion. The room was silent, bathed in soft moonlight streaming through the wide windows. His silky white hair glimmered faintly, and his golden eyes, even half-closed, reflected the calm intensity of a child who had already mastered more than the world could imagine.
Unlike normal children, Árman wasn't thinking about toys, bedtime stories, or the next day's breakfast. Instead, he focused on one thing: football.
> "System… let's begin," he whispered.
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◆ Entering His Dimension
Instantly, the world around him dissolved. Árman sat upon his throne in the infinite golden-white expanse of his personal dimension. His throne radiated authority, and the air pulsed with latent energy, calm yet immense.
> "System," Árman said, voice steady, "purchase every skill a striker needs."
The system obeyed immediately.
Striker skills: positioning, finishing, off-the-ball movement, one-on-one techniques, clinical finishing, volleys, headers, counterattacks.
Each skill underwent 10,000× quality enhancement.
Every skill was maxed to absolute perfection.
Then, using the Merge & Synthesis skill, all striker skills fused into the Ultimate Striker Template.
His body trembled slightly as the fusion worked. Every muscle, every nerve, every neuron aligned to the template. Pain coursed through him—not destructive, but transformative. Every cell rewired itself to football perfection.
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◆ Mastery of the Wings
Árman leaned forward, raising his hand again:
> "System, purchase every skill for the winger."
Sprinting, cutting, crossing, dribbling, tracking back, ball control under pressure, stamina management—all were instantly acquired.
Enhanced → Maxed → Merged → Synthesized.
Next:
> "Now, the left wing."
Same process.
Skills fused into his existing striker-right wing template, forming a comprehensive positional skill matrix, allowing him to operate anywhere on the pitch seamlessly.
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◆ Playmaker and Visionary Skills
> "System, purchase every skill a playmaker needs."
Through balls, vision scanning, precise passing, reading the defense, creative dribbles, one-touch distribution, set-piece orchestration.
Multiplied, maxed, merged, synthesized.
Now his mind became a living football computer. Every scenario anticipated. Every teammate, every defender, every space calculated before it even existed.
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◆ Dribbling, Passing, and Set-Piece Mastery
> "System… all dribbling, passing, free kicks, corners, long balls, and set-piece skills."
Dribbling: feints, stepovers, drag-backs, acceleration, tight control under pressure.
Passing: through balls, wall passes, lofted passes, short and long distribution.
Set-pieces: free kicks, corners, penalties, throw-ins, goal kicks—all perfected.
Once more: 10,000× enhancement → Max Level → Merge & Synthesis.
Árman's body endured immense transformation as his neural and muscular systems rewrote themselves. Every movement, instinct, and reflex in football was now instinctive. His body was the perfect instrument for his mind's strategy.
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◆ Physical & Tactical Integration
Árman could feel the game in him:
Reflexes instantaneous
Balance and agility flawless
Endurance infinite
Spatial awareness unmatched
Decision-making perfect
Adaptability instinctive
Team coordination seamless
He wasn't just a player; he was every position, every skill, every tactic, every possibility fused into one being.
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◆ Dawn — First Trials at São Paulo Football Club
The next morning, the mansion buzzed with excitement.
Breakfast was quiet but full of anticipation.
> "Ready for your first trial, meu filho?" Leonardo asked with a proud smile.
"Always, papai," Árman replied softly, calm as ever.
At São Paulo Football Club, the sprawling state-of-the-art facility his father owned, his cousins waited:
Lorenzo Duarte (7)
Thiago Duarte (7)
Emilia Duarte (6)
They waved eagerly. Árman waved back, composed.
The coaches had seen talented children before, but they had no idea what was coming.
Árman stepped onto the field. The golden morning sunlight caught his hair, his eyes, and his every movement.
Even among other children, his difference was immediate:
Movement flawless
Reflexes faster than reaction time
Vision perfect, every space, every angle calculated instinctively
No coach could believe what they were witnessing. Árman moved with a maturity, precision, and intelligence beyond human capability, but all perfectly natural.
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◆ A Glimpse of His New Self
After completing warm-ups and basic drills, Árman paused. He could feel the synthesis of every skill coursing through him:
Striker instincts: perfect
Wing agility: precise
Playmaker vision: unparalleled
Dribbling mastery: flawless
Set-piece skills: perfect
Decision-making, reflexes, stamina, positioning, tactical intelligence: absolute
Every skill, every tactic, every movement he had acquired flowed in harmony, forming a child capable of dominating football at any level.
And this was only the beginning.
Árman's Complete Football Mastery — Detailed Overview
After the night in his dimension, sitting on his throne, Árman had purchased, multiplied, maxed, merged, and synthesized every football skill imaginable. Here's the full description of what he acquired:
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1. Positional Templates
Striker Template
Finishing Mastery: Every shot—power, placement, curve, chip, volley, header—executed perfectly.
Off-the-Ball Movement: Always in the optimal position, anticipating defenders' moves.
One-on-One Mastery: Every duel against a goalkeeper is instinctively calculated.
Counterattack Skills: Rapid transitions from defense to attack, exploiting spaces effortlessly.
Heading & Aerial Skills: Timing, angle, and precision perfected; can score from any aerial ball.
Right Wing Template
Sprinting & Acceleration: Maximum efficiency in pace; no fatigue.
Crossing & Dribbling: Every cut, feint, or run on the flank maximized.
Tracking Back: Perfect defensive awareness while remaining ready to attack.
Ball Control at Speed: Maintains full control under pressure at full pace.
Left Wing Template
Mirror of right wing skills, optimized for left-sided play.
Seamlessly integrated with striker and right-wing templates for multi-positional versatility.
Playmaker Template
Vision & Awareness: Instantly reads the entire field, predicts movements of teammates and opponents.
Through Balls & Long Passes: Every pass perfectly executed.
Creative Dribbling: Breaks defenses with instinctive, fluid control.
One-Touch Passing: Flawless timing and placement in every scenario.
Set-Piece Setup: Knows precisely where to deliver free kicks or corners for maximum effect.
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2. Technical Mastery
Dribbling Skills
Close Ball Control: Every touch precise, even in tight spaces.
Feints & Tricks: Stepovers, drag-backs, body feints, roulette moves—instinctive execution.
1v1 Domination: Always superior to defenders; reads and adapts instantly.
Change of Pace: Accelerates and decelerates fluidly to manipulate opponents.
Passing Skills
Short & Long Distribution: Every pass perfect; long balls reach exact targets.
Wall Passes & Give-and-Go: Fully intuitive timing and angle execution.
Cross-Field & Diagonal Passes: Every ball reaches teammates with surgical precision.
Set-Piece Passing: Accurate, creative, and flawless for corners, free kicks, and throw-ins.
Set-Piece Skills
Free Kicks: Every trajectory, curve, and power mastered.
Corners: Placement and curl perfectly calculated for headers and volleys.
Penalties: Every penalty instinctively executed for maximum success.
Throw-Ins & Goal Kicks: Long and short options perfected.
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3. Physical & Mental Integration
Reflexes & Reaction Time: Faster than any human perception.
Balance & Agility: Effortless, instinctive control over every movement.
Endurance & Recovery: Infinite stamina; muscles never fatigue.
Spatial Awareness: Knows exact positioning relative to every player on the pitch.
Decision-Making & Game Intelligence: Instinctively knows optimal plays in every situation.
Adaptability: Can adjust instantly to changing formations or opponent strategies.
Team Coordination: Communicates through movement and instinct, syncing perfectly with teammates.
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4. Total Skill Fusion
10,000× Quality Enhancement: Every skill far exceeds normal human limits.
Max Level: Absolute perfection achieved in every technical, physical, and tactical skill.
Merge & Synthesis: All skills integrated into a single, flawless football template unique only to Árman.
Result: Complete mastery over the game—any position, any skill, any scenario executed instantly and flawlessly.
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5. Mental State & Instinct
After all fusions, Árman could:
Predict the movement of teammates and opponents before they acted.
Instantly adapt his strategy mid-game to dominate any situation.
Execute every skill perfectly without conscious effort.
Control the tempo, pace, and flow of the match instinctively.
In essence, he had become the perfect footballer—physically, mentally, tactically, and technically