Chapter 76: This Is the Real Lightning!

"By the way, Mr. Ego, the higher-ups have found out about your signing with these players, and they seem a bit angry..."

Anri glanced at the message on her phone and then looked at Ego with a solemn expression.

"They said they will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow."

"No matter."

Ego pushed his glasses up and his gaze didn't stray from the screen for a moment, as if the high-ranking officials of the football association were insignificant.

"Regardless of the outcome of the match, make sure to make a copy of the footage."

...

"That guy, damn it."

On the field, Blake gritted his teeth and directed his gaze towards Kira, wiping the sweat off his forehead.

He never expected that playing with a group of ordinary high school players would make him break a sweat.

In the previous round, Blake and the others were in a more serious state, treating it as if it were an official match.

But even so, they still allowed Kira to successfully perform.

"Damn it, if it weren't for the slippery ground..."

Silva clenched his fist, wearing a dissatisfied expression.

Cavazos, on the other hand, just held his head and said, "It's not the ground's fault. This guy is indeed extraordinary, not your average player. I can't believe there's someone of this caliber in this country, and he's just a sixteen or seventeen-year-old kid. Unbelievable."

"Don't forget, if we lose, we won't get a single penny."

Luna reminded everyone in the team.

"This must be the person Mr. Ego mentioned."

Meanwhile, Loki stared unwaveringly at Kira's figure, his previously indifferent gaze now tinged with curiosity.

Earlier, Ego had mentioned that someone might pose a threat to these world-class players, but everyone thought he was joking and didn't take it seriously.

But now, Loki had changed his mind. He realized that Kira was indeed the person Ego had mentioned.

Loki quickly walked up to Kira and politely asked, "Hello, may I ask how to address you?"

His proactive inquiry about Kira's name meant that Loki fully recognized him as a person.

"Kira, pleased to meet you," Kira replied with a smile.

"To be asked for your name by a famous superstar, I'm truly envious!" Both Meguru and Rensuke couldn't help but sigh.

The previous superstars never bothered to ask for their names. To those superstars, the people in the Blue lock were merely passing guests, and there was no need to specially inquire and remember their names.

Among them, the most prominent Loki was now initiating a conversation with Kira and asking for his name. This clearly indicated that he highly valued Kira's presence.

"We were rude with our earlier words. I apologize here," Loki's tone was earnest. Since Kira could speak English, it meant that he had heard what Blake, Silva, and the others had said earlier.

"Although it goes against regulations, if you have any intentions of joining other leagues, I can introduce you, including my P.X.G Leagues."

Due to his own contract and leagues regulations, Loki couldn't directly recruit players. However, he subtly hinted at the possibility.

"Oh my..."

Ikki was so astonished that they couldn't find words to speak. This was an opportunity countless players had dreamed of, and now it had presented itself to Kira.

His performance truly deserved such recognition.

"If there's a chance in the future, I will consider it seriously," Kira calmly replied, "But the most important thing now is the ongoing match."

"You're right. It was my fault earlier. I am sorry to all of you once again," Loki smiled upon hearing Kira's words, narrowing his eyes slightly.

"So from now on, we're going to be truly serious. Be prepared," he said.

Loki's eyes reflected Kira's figure. Even though he effortlessly tore through Ikki's defenses earlier, he hadn't been completely serious.

But now, Kira had piqued Loki's interest, and he was finally ready to give it his all.

For the first time, he saw these people as his equal opponents.

While Loki's face wore a polite smile, there was a powerful aura emanating from him.

"Weren't you serious with that speed just now?" Ikki swallowed nervously.

"It looks like we're going to be exhausted in the upcoming match," Nagi added.

Loki returned to his own half of the field and waved to his other four teammates, saying, "Guys, if we lose, we won't get any money. Let's give it our all."

"You little rascal, you're quite good at bossing people around," Blake said, though it was evident that he was filled with fighting spirit.

Indeed," Silva agreed, "This guy is not to be underestimated. Maybe my league can also recruit talent like him in the future."

The rest of the players were also ignited with the desire to win.

This was no longer just an assessment match; it had turned into a full-fledged battle.

The game continued!

Cavazos passed the ball directly to Loki, who immediately sprinted forward with the ball.

However, Kira stood in front of Loki, blocking his path.

"You're positioning is good, but for me, it's still full of loopholes!" In an instant, Loki's aura underwent another change. His gaze became exceptionally focused, and his mental strength was highly concentrated!

He had entered the state of FLOW!

The ability to freely enter the state of FLOW was the first criterion for becoming a World-level player.

"Try to keep up with me!" Loki's leg muscles tightened, and he unleashed all his power in an instant. Like a black lightning bolt, he whizzed past in a split second.

This was world-class explosive speed!

Loki, known as The God Sprinter!

"So fast, even faster than before!"

Ikki was stunned, unable to move their bodies even a fraction, as they saw Loki launch at the fastest speed, from the halfway line to right in front of the goal in an instant.

But there was something that surprised Ikki even more

Kira was still standing next to Loki, blocking his shooting position.

He kept up with Loki's speed.

"This guy is incredible!"

The other world-class players exclaimed in awe. Even they couldn't fully keep up with Loki's incredible speed.

But this guy named Kira managed to keep up.

"Perhaps we are witnessing the birth of another superstar no less than Loki..." Luna sighed.

At that moment, Loki himself was also surprised. His eyes widened as he looked at Kira in disbelief.

Whether in his own league or on the international stage, he had already torn through the defenses of all opponents with his speed, creating one miraculous goal after another.

Even the defenders of those teams included superstar-level individuals, but none of them could restrict Loki's attacks.

But at this very moment, Kira kept up with Loki's speed.

"Not only possessing world-class power but also world-class speed?"

Loki looked at Kira in front of him, who stood in his way, limiting the shooting angle. There were hardly any people who could accomplish this.

However, this aspect only made Loki more excited.

He had encountered an opponent who could compete with him in terms of speed for the first time.

"So, can you still keep up with me?"

Loki didn't slow down at all. He used all his strength to stomp on the ground, instantly changing direction. The terrifying explosive force made his cleats almost sink deep into the soil.

An instantaneous change of direction without any deceleration!

Not only that, but Loki also possessed tremendous endurance without slowing down for a long time and had a large stride in his dribbling ability. In the state of FLOW, his speed was further enhanced.

One could say he was the ultimate assassin who effortlessly targeted the opponent's "goal!"

However, Kira was not at a disadvantage either.

Thunderclap Flash!

Kira intercepted Loki in front of him with an even more super speed, but Loki suddenly changed direction, seeking the defensive gap in Kira's movements.

Not only that, but his speed has been further enhanced!

This is Loki's true speed!

This is the real lightning!

"Can you keep up with this?!"

The Thunderclap Flash gave Kira a terrifying burst of speed that surpassed Loki in an instant. However, if used for running, it could only be a short-distance straight-line sprint. When faced with Loki's insane multi-stage long-distance sprints, Kira might be at a disadvantage.

However, Kira had his own way of dealing with it. After reaching Level 3 with the Thunderclap Flash and undergoing extensive training, Kira developed a new technique based on it!

Thunderclap Flash: Sixfold!

Using the Thunderclap Flash six times in a row!

First, gather the power of the Thunderclap Flash in one foot and take the first step with force. Before the other foot touches the ground, gather the power of the Thunderclap Flash again, allowing for the continuous use of the Thunderclap Flash for a period of time. Moreover, it is possible to freely change the direction of the sprint midway, achieving a super change of direction.

Previously, Kira was able to perform abrupt stops from a high-speed sprint using a similar technique.

However, this ability also has its limits. The consecutive use of multiple bursts drastically increases the physical strain caused by the Thunderclap Flash. In a state of Total Concentration Breathing, if used more than six times in a short period, it would still result in significant leg soreness, as before. With the subsequent upgrades in breathing techniques and the Thunderclap Flash, this kind of strain should be significantly reduced.

However, that is a matter for later. For the current match, the Thunderclap Flash: Sixfold is more than enough!

Loki performs consecutive changes of direction at top speed, yet Kira still stands firmly in front of him.

"This is simply the domain of monsters..."

Ikki wiped the sweat pouring down his back. The competition between Kira and Loki had completely surpassed his understanding.

This was a battle between monsters, where there was no room for ordinary people to intervene.

However, Ikki certainly wouldn't stand still. At this moment, Kira was engaged in a battle with the world's top opponent, and Ikki couldn't afford to lag behind!

As he contemplated, he quickly ran towards a certain direction!

"This guy is actually on par with Loki?!"

Silva couldn't believe what was happening before his eyes. This was a sight that couldn't be seen even in the world's top leagues.

There were very few players in the realm of speed who could keep up with Loki, let alone his terrifying endurance to maintain top speed for a long time.

And this guy called Kira had actually firmly blocked Loki's path.

"No, it's definitely not just being on par... In fact, every time he successfully positions himself before Loki has a chance to shoot, and as a defender, he repeatedly blocks the attacker's path. He's already won..."

Luna pursed his lips.

"Although it's hard to believe, Kira's speed is above Loki's. Is there really a monster within the Blue lock..."

At this moment, Loki's forehead was covered in sweat. He looked at Kira with a hint of fear in his eyes.

This was the first time he had encountered someone who could hold him back like this.

"You're a terrifying guy. I can't surpass you in speed."

Loki finally slowed down and looked at Kira, openly acknowledging his opponent's formidable speed.

"Did you have enough fun? I recall you saying earlier that you were already done playing."

Kira smiled and replied in the same manner, "Didn't you also say that there were numerous defensive loopholes? Can't you find your way through such big loopholes?"

"Sorry, I take back that statement for now," Loki responded, while at the same time hearing Silva's voice beside him.

"Hey, you idiot, pass the ball!"

Loki didn't choose to keep the ball, giving up the opportunity to continue his one-on-one with Kira. Instead, he passed the ball to Silva.

Although it seemed like an ordinary pass, it indicated one thing.

Loki admitted his defeat.

In the one-on-one situation, he wasn't able to get past Kira.

While there were reasons such as the limited space that hindered him from fully utilizing his speed advantage, Loki had to acknowledge that Kira's speed just now surpassed his own.

Just as Loki chose to pass the ball, a figure suddenly emerged from the side, directly intercepting the path of the pass and completing a steal!

Ikki!

"Where did this guy come from?!" Silva was extremely surprised.

At this moment, Ikki had already started dribbling and launched a counter-attack!