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The character templates given by the system seem to be exaggerated for the story effect in the manga.
In reality, these skills are often overpowered.
For example, Nagi Seishiro's skills, and Bachira Meguru's Monster skill.
Lance relied on these weapons to dominate the World Cup.
Even top world-class strikers like Ronaldo and Klose couldn't achieve 10 goals in a single tournament.
It shows how outrageous it is.
Lance has been waiting for the Bachira Meguru template's fusion value to reach 75%, to see what active skill he can get to help him forcefully break a path in adversity.
Template: Bachira Meguru - S (Fusion Value 75%)
-- Skill: Monster Dribbling
-- Skill: Monster Passing
-- Skill: Unlocked (Unlock conditions met)
Unlock!
A golden light flashed in the depths of his consciousness, and a certain energy poured into his body.
The system subtitles lit up instantly.
The Unlocked column finally changed.
Skill: Monster Devour
Monster Devour: Merge with the monster deep within my heart, I am the monster, and the monster is me! (Limited Skill)
(Thank you for always being by my side)
(Although I will feel lonely, I will live alone until the end)
(Goodbye, Monster!)
(I am finally liberated! This is my initial selfishness!)
???
There was no skill effect description, only a baffling piece of text, and some inner monologue.
Those who have read this work might be touched by the character's emotional journey within it, while those who haven't read the work would be utterly confused.
Lance was in a state of bewilderment, like Wang Baoqiang's famous meme, "What, what, what is this all about?"
Although very curious, Lance no longer had time to delve into it!
Werder Bremen was practically riding on their faces.
Trailing 0-3 at home against their opponent!
Can this be tolerated?
Not at all!
When the entire Bayer Leverkusen team was in a state of confusion due to poor coordination, players' low morale, and a bad start to the season, someone needed to step up and be a hero, carrying the team alone!
And Lance was that hero!
"Sorry, Werder Bremen. I'm going to win this match."
...
After coming out for the second half, Bayer Leverkusen kicked off.
Werder Bremen players stood near the centre circle, waiting for the match to start, their expressions very relaxed.
Leading by 3 goals at halftime, this match was definitely theirs!
After all, comebacks from a 3-goal deficit at halftime are rare, otherwise, AC Milan wouldn't have been mocked for 20 years as a laughingstock after the Miracle of Istanbul.
Normally, a 3-goal lead is pretty secure.
In the worst-case scenario, a 3-3 draw would still see Werder Bremen walk away with 1 point, which isn't a loss.
Looking at the bewildered Bayer Leverkusen players, Werder Bremen was full of confidence...
Wait a minute?
Di Santo, Werder Bremen's striker who had scored a hat-trick, suddenly noticed that the opposing attacking player, that young man, had an unusual expression!
Di Santo even had a hallucination:
Lance's eyes burned with substantial flames, and his entire body erupted with Saint Seiya-like cosmic energy, staring at Werder Bremen's goal with full battle intent, as if his gaze alone could pierce through the net.
"Hiss--"
Di Santo quickly shook his head, casting aside the hallucination.
Lance was just like any ordinary player, merely with a more determined gaze.
"Phew... What the heck am I thinking?"
Di Santo secretly mocked himself.
Beep—
The second half began!
Bayer Leverkusen striker Firmino pushed the ball, and Lance received it, passing it back to the midfield.
Everything seemed the same as the first half, with no changes.
Werder Bremen players wanted to press their opponents at the start, with their formation pushing forward as a whole, to force Bayer Leverkusen into pressured mistakes.
After winning possession, Werder Bremen could continue to besiege them in the opponent's half.
To beat a team on the verge of collapse, one must constantly be aggressive, tearing open the opponent's bloody wounds, and try to score a couple more goals to completely kill any suspense.
At BayArena, Bayer Leverkusen fans looked somewhat desperate.
If not for Lance being on the field, the team's soul figure with the possibility of creating a miracle, fans would have wanted to leave at halftime.
"It's up to you, Lance!"
"Can there be a miracle?"
"Please, Lance! Almighty Lord, please bring him strength!"
Some devout fans even made the sign of the cross, attempting to use mystical powers to help the team turn the tide.
They were truly tired of losing.
The most annoying thing was that the 1,500 Werder Bremen fans in the away stands were still taunting the home team across the aisle.
Last season, they were double-killed by Bayer Leverkusen, almost without any ability to fight back.
Coupled with Bayer Leverkusen becoming virtually a public enemy in the entire Bundesliga, a disruptor of the Bundesliga order, out of a morbid jealousy, other teams all wanted to kick them while they were down.
"Bundesliga champions are just this?"
"You're going to get a clean sweep at home!"
"Will your Asian baby cry if he loses? Waaah!"
Just as Werder Bremen fans were at their most boisterous, and Bayer Leverkusen fans at their most desperate, Lance made his move!
...
Immediately after kickoff, the moment Lance passed the ball back, he didn't stop, turning and resolutely charging forward!
He was as determined as if he were joining the Party!
At the same time, before passing, he gave a look to the midfield pivot, Lars Bender.
Lars Bender knew Lance well and had already understood his younger brother's intention.
"??? Playing this big?"
"Hey, what the heck!"
Who cares!
Besides Lance, who else could they trust now?
A through ball was passed back again, surprising everyone in Werder Bremen!
There were only Lance and De Bruyne in the front, and Son Heung-min and Firmino were still in the back, not having had time to push forward.
2 against 7, that brave?
If Lance knew what his opponents were thinking, he would surely show a grim smile.
2 against 7?
No, no, no!
It's 1 against 7!
As Lance dribbled forward, he immediately activated his new skill!
Monster Devour!
I am the monster!
The monster is me!
In an instant, a powerful surge of energy erupted within Lance's body!
His rage value instantly soared from 0% to 100%, entering a full-rage state!
A strange, faint dark shadow enveloped Lance, making his eyes even more terrifying, like an abyss demon!
Feigning a pass to De Bruyne, he abruptly pulled the ball back, using a "Ronaldo Chop" to shake off Hajrović, then with the outside of his right foot, he nutmegged Von Haack, incredibly getting past two Werder Bremen players at an unbelievable speed!
The moment he broke through the midfield blockade, Werder Bremen only then realised something was wrong!
"He's crazy!!"
"Lance!!! He's beaten two men!!! Charging into the enemy lines alone!!!"
Zhan Jun was dumbfounded; he had never seen such a Don Quixote-like charge, one man taking on the entire opposing defence, and right at the start of the game, with the opposing players in their complete positions!
In an instant, defensive midfielder Lukas Fröde came to intercept, intending to use his strong physique to block Lance.
The moment he rushed up and collided with his shoulder, Lance, like a ghost, dropped his shoulder and shifted to his left, his feet changing direction with the ball, turning into a blur, instantly dodging his opponent with millisecond-level reactions!
He dribbled past 3 players in just 3 seconds!
Lance had transformed into a true monster, dribbling the ball and charging towards the Werder Bremen penalty area!!
De Bruyne was even stunned, unable to keep up with his good friend's speed.
He suddenly felt that Lance, who had always been cheerful, gentle, and like a sunny boy next door, had today become tyrannical, cruel, and filled with a terrifying aura, De Bruyne couldn't help but get goosebumps.
"Lance!! Facing 4 defenders, with both full-backs closing in simultaneously... The Elastico!!! He's beaten two more!!! His speed is too fast, they can't stop him!!!"
Only two centre-backs remained, already terrified, planning to close in and sandwich Lance.
But Lance showed no retreat, no evasion!
With a chilling smile, he swayed left and right, dazzling everyone, then quickly dribbled past the opponent's movement, calmly poking the ball through the defender's legs with his toe!
Turning into a flash of lightning, he burst through the gap in the fortress before the two could converge!
"Lance!!! He's through!!! One-on-one with the goalkeeper!!!"
"The Pendulum Dribble!!! He's still showing off!!!"
"He's beaten the goalkeeper! He's dribbled the ball into the empty net!!"
"What a goal!!!"
Zhan Jun felt a bit lightheaded, his scalp tingling!!
No!
His whole body was tingling!!