Physical Testing

Five months later, in November, as the day appeared, Emmanuel woke up from his slumber. For the past few months, he has been training hard with Tommy, improving his fitness, mental and technical ability. He was no longer a liability on the field as he had a rating of C in talent. Emmanuel had matured from his birthday in October and analysed football matches in his spare time.

"System open User Stats," asked Emmanuel.

USER: Emmanuel Gompel

SYSTEM LEVEL: 1 (65/100 XP to level-up)

AGE: 14 years

TALENT ASSESSMENT: Grade- C

POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT: Grade- SS

Fitness

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Balance and Coordination: D-

Agility: C-

Pace: C

Strength: C-

Stamina: B-

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Technical

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Ball Control: B

Dribbling skills: D+

Passing accuracy: B

Body control: D -

Tackling: D+

Finishing: D+

Preferred foot: ( Right)

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Game Intelligence

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Spatial Awareness: A+

Tactical Knowledge: A-

Risk Assessment: A

Positioning: A+

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Mental Ability

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Confidence: D+

Determination: C-

Anticipation: C

Compsure: C

SKILLS: "XAVI GAME SENSE"

(1st-level: Progress -> 13%)

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"I have made a lot of progress from 5 months," complimented Emmanuel.

A few minutes later, he meets up with Tommy and both catch the bus to the trials. Emmanuel and Tommy rested on the bus, conserving their energy and mentally preparing themselves for the tough tasks ahead. They walked to Wembley Stadium, where they met the coaches and instructors. Everyone was split up into four groups, Emmanuel and Tommy were in group 2. Coach Johnson announced the first test was a physical test, where we had to complete twenty laps.

A notification popped into his head.

#NEW MISSION: Physical Testing

*Task 1: Place in the top 3 for physical fitness testing at the soccer trials.

*Rewards:

->B-grade agility and pace-enhancing-potion

Emmanuel thought it was possible as he had trained his stamina daily, although it would be hard. For once, he was full of confidence, and he knew Tommy would be fine.

Everyone in group two lined up, which was about 25 players, in a straight line.

"3...,2..,1. Go!" shouted Coach Johnson.

Emmanuel's muscles started up as if he was a race car. Sprinting out ahead, he moved at a steady and constant pace, as he was neither fast nor slow. His running form was a sight to behold, it was like Emmanuel had been running for years.

Nineteenth laps later, he started to tire, but it seemed he had more than the other boys. Emmanuel was out in first and ten meters behind, Tommy was second. Using his last bit of stamina, he crossed the line. But he had a chance to rest since he was everyone was way behind.

Coach Johnson announced, "1st Emmanuel Gompel, 2nd Tommy Perri and 3rd Kristen Samuel."

Emmanuel fist-bumped the air, celebrating his victory.

"Don't celebrate just yet, the test is not over," interrupted Coach Johnson, "Now everyone go rest in the hotel."

Emmanuel and Tommy were in jubilant spirits when they went to the room they shared. Tommy went to go and get a snack, so Emmanuel was alone in the room.

#MISSION: Physical Testing

*Complete Task 1: Place in the top 3 for physical fitness testing at the soccer trials.

->Mission-Rewards

->B-grade agility and pace-enhancing-potion

->5 XP

"System drink B-grade agility and pace-enhancing-potion," asked Emmanuel

SYSTEM UNPACKING POTION...

SYSTEM CONSUMING POTION...

HOST INITIATING SLEEP...

Emmanuel's eyes shut down and went into a hibernation phase.

The following dawn of the morning, he woke up in his bed thirty minutes before the meetup.

"System, why did I go to sleep?"

[AI= Host has to sleep for the physical changes to appear.]

Also Agility: C- went to B- and Pace: C went to B-.

"I can use this speed to go past players and use it to recover from attack to defence," Emmanuel thought positively.

He quickly did his morning exercise of a jog, pushups and situps. It was the activity that became his daily habit. And then swiftly rushed to the meeting, where everyone was in 4 groups.

"Group 1 vs Group 2 and Group 3 vs Group 4. Then the winners will versus each other. Lastly, this is your chance, come and impress me, boys," exclaimed Coach Johnson.

[This is my chance to fulfil my dream.]