The night outside was still and silent,but inside Mateo's room,the atmosphere was electric.
He sat on the edge of his bed, staring at the floating interface of the System.
Seventeen unopened rewards.
Seventeen paths to greatness.
He inhaled slowly, calming the excitement in his chest.
"Open them all," he said,"except the Special Life Achievement Box — save that one for last."
"Acknowledged," replied the System smoothly.
"Initiating sequential unsealing."
[Opening Legendary Goal Box #2]
Golden light flared —a card materialized.
Skill Unlocked: Explosive First StepBoosts short-range acceleration dramatically.
[Opening Legendary Goal Box #3]
Skill Unlocked: Creative Dribbling Lv.1Enhances dribbling unpredictability and fluidity.
[Opening Legendary Goal Box #4]
Skill Unlocked: Finishing Instinct Lv.1Increases calmness and precision when shooting under pressure.
[Opening Legendary Goal Box #5]
Attribute Boost: Agility +3
Mateo felt his body lighter, faster — almost unnaturally so.
[Opening Legendary Goal Box #6]
Skill Unlocked: Rapid Ball RecoveryBoosts success when pressing and stealing possession.
[Opening Legendary Goal Box #7]
Skill Enhancement: Vision and Passing Accuracy Lv.1
The golden mist faded,but Mateo barely paused for breath.
There was more to come.
[Opening Championship Box #1]
Attribute Boost: Strength +2 | Vitality +2
[Opening Championship Box #2]
Skill Unlocked: Game Management Awareness Lv.1
[Opening Top Scorer Box #1]
Attribute Boost: Finishing +2
[Opening Top Scorer Box #2]
Skill Unlocked: Sharp Angle Shooting
[Opening Assist Leader Box #1]
Skill Unlocked: Pinpoint Crossing
[Opening Assist Leader Box #2]
Attribute Boost: Passing +2
[Opening MVP Box #1]
Skill Unlocked: Clutch PerformerStat bonuses during high-pressure situations.
[Opening MVP Box #2]
Attribute Boost: Intelligence +2 | Reflexes +2
When the last mist settled,Mateo sat there, heart pounding in his chest.
So much growth.
So much potential awakened.
And only one box remained unopened:
The Special Life Achievement Box.
The System's voice echoed softly:
"Would you like to open the final reward, Host?"
Mateo hesitated for a second — then smiled.
"Yes. Let's open it."
[Opening Special Life Achievement Box: Significant Relationship Formed]
The light was different this time.
Warmer.
Softer.
Almost… human.
Reward Unlocked: Passive Skill — Emotional Anchor
Effect:
+10% resistance to mental fatigue.
+10% stress resistance in high-pressure matches.
Boosts motivation regeneration over time.
Mateo blinked.
He hadn't expected a reward like this —but it made perfect sense.
Football was more than technique and tactics.
It was emotion.
It was mental battles.
It was the weight of expectations.
And now,because of Klara,because of their bond,Mateo had an inner strength few others could match.
"Thank you," he whispered.
Not just to the System.
But to her.
Finally, the System displayed his fully updated status.
[Mateo González Schwarz]
Age: 17Nationality: Argentina / GermanyPosition: Attacking Midfielder / Winger
Physical Attributes:
Strength: 72
Speed: 80
Agility: 85
Endurance: 78
Vitality: 75
Technical Attributes:
Dribbling: 88
Passing: 82
Shooting: 84
First Touch: 85
Ball Control: 87
Finishing: 86
Vision: 81
Crossing: 80
Mental Attributes:
Intelligence: 79
Decision Making: 77
Tactical Awareness: 76
Clutch Factor: 75
Stress Resistance (new): 80
Special Skills:
Explosive First Step
Creative Dribbling Lv.1
Finishing Instinct Lv.1
Rapid Ball Recovery
Vision and Passing Accuracy Lv.1
Sharp Angle Shooting
Pinpoint Crossing
Game Management Awareness Lv.1
Clutch Performer
Emotional Anchor (NEW)
Hidden Titles:
Rising Star
Legend in the Making
Just as Mateo finished reviewing the panel, the System's voice returned —this time, slightly different.More... conversational.
[Notice: Attribute Display Updated]
Mateo blinked.
"Wait... This format looks way cleaner than before," he muttered, scrolling through the stats.
Everything was categorized neatly:Physical, Technical, Mental, and Special Skills — just like the profile screens he used to admire when playing FIFA with his friends years ago.
He smiled faintly.
"System... why the change?" he asked curiously.
The System answered calmly:
"Host has reached a level where intuitive analysis and rapid reference are crucial for progression."
"Previous numerical breakdowns were functional but inefficient for your current stage."
"Thus, display format has been adapted to a structure similar to industry-standard sports evaluations — enhancing familiarity, clarity, and performance tracking."
Mateo laughed softly.
"You're telling me you made it look like FIFA stats… just to make it easier for me?"
"Affirmative," the System replied without a trace of irony."Efficient interfaces lead to optimized focus. And... it aligns with Host's psychological preferences."
Mateo shook his head, smiling widely.
"Man… even my system knows I grew up dreaming through video games."
He leaned back against his pillow, letting the excitement simmer in his chest.
Everything was coming together.
Tomorrow he would walk onto the field not just as a dreamer —but as a contender.
And thanks to everything he had built so far,he would step into that world fully prepared.