Chapter 4

Leo settled in his new life at FC Barcelona Academy. He was happy and excited to be there, but he also faced some challenges and difficulties. He had to adjust to a different culture and language, which was not easy for him. He had to work hard and train hard, which was exhausting for him. He had to compete with other students, who were not always friendly or supportive of him. He had to deal with pressure and expectations, which were stressful for him.

He was glad that he had the system to help him and guide him. The system was his best friend and mentor. It gave him useful information and tips about football, Spain, FC Barcelona, and the academy. It also gave him encouragement and motivation when he felt down or discouraged. It also gave him gifts and challenges to improve his skills and abilities.

One of the gifts that the system gave him was the dribbling skills of prime Cristiano Ronaldo, which he could activate by saying "Ronaldo" in his mind or out loud. He used this gift sparingly and wisely, as a tool to enhance his own style and identity as a player. He did not rely on it too much or abuse it too much, as he knew that it had limitations and risks.

He used this gift mainly in matches and tournaments, where he could show his talent and potential to the coaches, scouts, agents, media, and public. He also used it occasionally in training and practice, where he could learn from it and improve his own dribbling skills.

He amazed everyone with his dribbling skills, which were similar to Ronaldo's. He dribbled past any opponent with ease and grace, as well as performed amazing tricks and feints with the ball. He scored many goals and assisted many goals with his dribbling skills. He became one of the best players in the academy, as well as one of the most popular and famous.

He also attracted some attention and admiration from some of the senior players of FC Barcelona, who sometimes visited the academy or played with the students. One of them was Lionel Messi, who was considered to be one of the best players in the world, if not the best. He was Leo's idol, along with Ronaldo.

Leo was honored and thrilled to meet Messi in person. He was even more honored and thrilled when Messi praised his dribbling skills and invited him to play with him.

He accepted Messi's invitation and played with him. He activated his gift and dribbled like Ronaldo. He felt exhilarated and ecstatic as he dribbled like Ronaldo with Messi by his side.

He heard the system's voice in his head.

"Well done, Leo. You have successfully used your gift from the system: prime Cristiano Ronaldo dribbling. You have experienced a glimpse of what it is like to be a football legend. How do you feel?"

Leo replied to the system.

"I feel amazing. That was incredible. Thank you for this gift."

The system said.

"You're welcome, Leo. I'm glad you enjoyed it. But remember, this is only the beginning. You have a long way to go before you can become a football star. You will face many challenges and difficulties along the way. You will need to work hard, train hard, learn hard, and play hard. You will need to overcome your weaknesses, improve your strengths, develop your talents, and hone your skills. You will need to find your own style and identity as a player, not just copy someone else's. You will need to balance your passion and ambition with your humility and respect. You will need to make friends and allies, as well as enemies and rivals. You will need to deal with fame and fortune, as well as pressure and criticism. You will need to cope with success and failure, as well as joy and sorrow. You will need to live up to your potential

and fulfill your destiny."

Leo listened attentively

to the system's words

and felt a surge of determination

and motivation.

He said

to the system.

"I understand,

system.

I'm ready

for anything.

I'm ready

to continue

my journey

as a footballer."

The system said.

"Very well,

Leo.

I'm proud

of you.

Let's continue

our journey

together."

The system gave him

a smiley face emoji.

Leo smiled back.

He felt happy

and hopeful.

He felt that this was

the continuation

of something great.

To be continued...