A talk with Coach Alex Scaffold

BEEP!

{Sender: Coach Alex Scaffold}

{I entered Brazil 10 minutes ago, meet me at the Kranichnest 7 Star Hotel}

"…!"

Endrick was alarmed.

As soon as he saw the coach's name, his brain whirred as he got a flashback to during the heat of the game in the half time when he received the notification.

'It's the creator coach!' He was shocked.

'I said I'd visit it again after the game but I forgot, I was probably too exhausted, I never expected him to visit me though'.

"Holy Sh*t!" He screamed in a muffled tone to himself.

"He's actually in Brazil right now?!"

"Did I guess wrong?"

"If I'm right, there's a high chance that the coach that was responsible for crafting the idea of Unity football and creating it just called for my attention".

"Holy freaking smokes man!"

Endrick was freaking out.

Despite knowing bits and pieces of information about how this world was from the previous deficient host of his body, in this world 1000 years into the future, there was still a whole lot of things that he didn't know yet.

"Why does he want to meet me?"

"Is it because of the skills that I showed in the game?"

"Holy Sh*t! Did I ruffle some feathers that should never have been touched?"

"Did I just attract the attention of a secret group like the illuminati?" He felt goosebumps as different horrifying thoughts flowed into his head.

In the end, after his overthinking brain finally finished its crazy run, he calmed down. "I don't think he has any bad intentions".

"At least, I doubt I'll be secretly killed in cold blood".

"Besides, since my ultimate goal is becoming the G.O.A.T of football of this entirely different era, I don't think it's bad meeting a man of his stature".

His eyes suddenly widened; this was when it dawned on him.

"Sh*t!"

"I've been keeping him waiting!"

Rushing into his wardrobe, he changed into a casual tracksuit before making his way out of his room. Seeing him going out, his mom was incensed.

"Where are you off to when it's already this late?"

"Endrick, you don't have my permission to leave!" She was furious.

"Mom, I'll be back in a jiffy, I won't take long". Endrick felt a bit guilty.

While his little sister watched with an amused expression on her face, he rushed out of the house as he used his galactic phone to search the hotel name.

Yeah, despite staying here all his life and the likelihood that the hotel was nearby, the previous owner of his body had no recollection of it.

On searching through the kinternet though, Endrick was shocked.

{Hotel Kranichnest!}

{Location: Brazilian Floating City #6- 7 Star Hotel!}

"…Holy!" This was when it dawned on him that it was a 7-Star Hotel.

This was Endrick's first time attempting to go to a Floating City.

Of course, the procedures were originally tedious for a human not residing there but this mysterious coach clearly already set everything in order.

Endrick smoothly had his first access to a Floating City.

Inside a floating shuttle, he was transported to the 7 Star Hotel as he watched his surroundings in pure amazement and fascination.

'I never acknowledged you much, but just for seeing sights like this, thank you Tokyo Sexwale for reincarnating me'.

He was grateful.

…

While Endrick went on a ride to a floating city, Legion finally got home.

To hide his latest hobby from his family, Legion already went to great lengths to disguise how he spent his time. On getting home today though, he paused at the door to his room as he saw one of his father's servants.

His face turned cold. "What?"

The young man bowed respectfully. "The leader seeks your attention".

Legion felt his heart skip a beat though his face had no reactions.

A few minutes later, he stood before a luxurious throne deep inside the family house where a stern-faced man sat.

"Father". He greeted.

"Alfredo". The man called in a familiar manner. "How is your combat training going? How long do you think it will take before you become a galactic assassin?"

Legion kept his face neutral. "Becoming a galactic assassin is no easy task, I still think I'll take a few more years before achieving my dream".

"I have faith in your talent, you shall make the family proud".

His father's deep eyes looked intently at him. "Remember, every other thing is a distraction and just a hobby, being a galactic assassin is your real calling".

"Yes, sir".

Legion bowed respectfully before returning to his room.

…

On getting home, Maria was welcomed by her father.

"How was the game? Did you perform well?"

Maria's mood deflated. "I didn't perform up to my expectations, I was only able to score a single goal and I couldn't perform to my maximum level since my playmaking and passing skills were of no use in a game with such rules".

"That's more than enough". Diego Andres Messi hugged his daughter tight.

"Don't worry, we'll take it one step at a time".

"Wayum Wayum bi jegedi".

"I believe we can make football a household sport again".

"The name of our legendary ancestor will be heard again".

He kissed her on the forehead. "I want you to make the Messi name great again, I believe you can do it". He hugged her tighter.

…

At one of the most famous and recognized mansions in Brazil…

A Kezla Shuttle Limousine parked before the gate as a young handsome man came out, he was clearly exhausted but it only made him look more handsome.

"Young Master". The guards at the gate greeted.

Nodding nonchalantly, he walked into the mansion.

BEEP!

He soon received a call, seeing the name alone, he sighed.

{Incoming Call from Mom!}

He picked the call.

"Dear son, what did that god forsaken game do to you? You look so exhausted, please can you forfeit your walking ritual today and let the Limousine take you in?"

"Please do this for mommy". She pleaded.

"I don't want you to be exhausted".

"…" The boy's facial muscles twitched as he listened.

"Mom…" He stressed for emphasis. "I can take care of myself".

"Oh, ok, so how was it? Did you beat everyone in the game so easily that you already lost interest in it?"

"No".

"Huh?" She was clearly surprised.

"Football is more intricate and challenging than I expected".

"That's rich coming from you".

"Yeah, I'll need to put some more effort into it I guess".

"…" His mom was so shocked by this that she could no longer react.

After waiting for 10 seconds with no reply from the other end, the handsome young man ended the call and continued his majestic walk into the mansion.

…

"Please sit". The young man was all smiles.

"So, Endrick Gustavo, tell me about yourself".

Coach Alex Scaffold in real life was different from what Endrick envisioned. This coach was surprisingly young, he seemed to only be in his 20s but he exuded this vibe like he was a thousand year old wise man.

After inviting him to the 7 Star Hotel, he introduced himself first. Indeed, he played a huge part in creating numerous elements of the football aspect of the VR game, Unity and most of all, he was the coach of Team Earth.

According to him, he already started his job of scouting talents who could represent Team Earth and it was during this that he found him.

He did not hide the fact that he was fascinated by Endrick at all.

Endrick took a deep breath. "You know my name already, I doubt there's really anything that I can tell you more, the kinternet is so revealing".

Coach Alex Scaffold smiled. "Then, tell me about your football skills".

"Despite the short time since Unity opened, your achievements in the game have already managed to attract my attention".

"You have an uncanny affinity with a football".

"How were you able to do it? Besides, those skills that you execute, how did you know of them and how did you know to execute them?"

Endrick smiled, he already predicted this. "Let's just call it talent I guess".

"I just have a love for football from the day that Unity was launched".

"I feel that it is my life calling, it's only when with a football that I feel alive".

"I want to become the best at it".

"About those skills, they came to me naturally. When with the ball, the joy in me pushes me to exceed my limits and just try new things".

"That is how I was able to create them".

The young coach keenly looked at him. "Interesting…"

"Well, I won't waste your time, I'll like to see how you evolve with the game".

"I will go straight to the point, I came to Brazil to meet you for an objective".

He looked straight at Endrick. "I have a proposal for you…"

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