The morning was unusually quiet inside the Blue Look building. The air felt heavy, and the players were still exhausted from the chaotic fitness and talent tests.
Asaf Shinji was the last to leave his room. He hadn't slept much, but his mind was racing… specifically, the message the system had given him:
[Attention: You have now qualified to unlock "Five Principles of Offensive Superiority"]
He hadn't told anyone… not even Isagi.
This was a dangerous secret, and he didn't want to draw attention to himself before he understood everything.
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Test Hall – Ego's Announcement
Ego gathered all the qualifiers in a huge hall, its screens glowing with blue light.
He stood on his platform and said in his sharp voice:
"Level 1 is over… and now it's time to test you as selfish dreamers."
The players exchanged glances. Some were confused, some were excited, but Asaf remained silent… staring coldly at Ego.
Ego continued:
"From this moment on, it won't matter who runs the most, or who shoots the hardest… it will matter who creates themselves. Who creates their own 'principle.'"
These words… shocked Asaf.
Because the system suddenly moved:
[Sync…
Principles page opened.]
Five glowing circles appeared before Asaf.
His heart pounded as he read:
1. The Vision Principle
2. The Path Principle
3. The Possession Principle
4. The Instant Explosion Principle
5. The Killer Decision Principle
Asaf whispered to himself:
"These… aren't just skills. This is a complete philosophy of play."
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The Start of Training – Introduction to the First Principle
After Ego's meeting, the players were divided into individual training areas.
Asaf went to area number 21, where no one was.
It was a large room equipped with motion analysis devices.
As soon as he entered… the system activated:
[Vision Principle – Level 0 → Upgradeable]
[Mission Objective: Improve your spatial awareness in 30 minutes]
A ball fell from the ceiling, and LED screens began displaying the paths of imaginary players moving at speeds beyond the range of human vision.
"So… a concentration test?" Asaf said.
But the system immediately replied:
[Not concentration. Expanding your offensive vision.]
Asaf took a deep breath and began the exercise.
At first, he failed. He kept losing the ball.
The paths changed too quickly.
But after ten minutes… the picture started to become clear.
Then, after twenty minutes… he could see the movement even before it happened.
At the 29th minute, a notification appeared:
[Principle 1 – Level 1 Unlocked]
[Acquired Skill: Horizontal Vision]
**- Vision range ± 4 additional meters
Increased motion analysis speed by 15%**
Asaf closed his eyes… He felt as if his head had become lighter and wider, as if the entire field had shrunk inside him.
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Meeting with Isagi – An Unexpected Surprise
When Asaf came out, he found Isagi waiting for him at the door.
"I was looking for you!" Isagi said, smiling. "We'll start the second selection matches soon."
But then he suddenly stopped… and looked at Asaf. "There's something different about you… Have you been training with something new?"
Asaf avoided his gaze. "Just a little training."
Isagi laughed. "Don't lie! Your eyes look… deeper. What's going on, Shinji?"
Asaf simply smiled. "We'll see on the field."
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The End – The Beginning of the Five Principles
In another room, Ego was watching the players on multiple screens.
When Asaf's new data appeared… he slowly raised an eyebrow.
"This player… Asaf Shinji… is starting to create his 'principle,'" Ego said in a low voice. "A new danger… but exciting."
As the system wrote to Asaf:
[Principle 2 activated – Progression… awaiting your placement under real pressure.]
Asaf smiled as he left the arena:
"Five principles… five ways to write my legend."