The city outside was silent,bathed in the soft glow of streetlights.
But inside Mateo's room,his heart was still racing.
He lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling,reliving every moment of the incredible night.
The victory.The handshake with Lamine.The celebration with his team.Klara's embrace.
It was almost too much to process.
Almost.
After a while, he exhaled deeply and closed his eyes for a moment.
Then, with a thought,he summoned the familiar, cool voice of the System.
"System," he said mentally."Show me today's achievements."
A soft chime echoed in his mind.
Panels of golden light materialized in the air above him.
One by one, the System began listing his accomplishments:
[Achievements Unlocked]:
First Senior Team Appearance – Reward Available
First Senior Team Start – Reward Available
First Senior Team Assist – Reward Available
First Senior Team Goal – Reward Available
Legendary Goal Scored (Senior Level) – Reward Available
Mateo's eyes widened as he read the list.
Each achievement was like a trophy,a stamp of validation that everything he had worked for was paying off.
He smiled.
"Claim all rewards," he said without hesitation.
The System responded immediately.
[Claiming...]
[Opening First Senior Team Appearance Box]
Reward: +1 All Attributes
[Opening First Senior Team Start Box]
Reward: Minor Tactical Awareness Boost
[Opening First Senior Team Assist Box]
Reward: Passing +2
[Opening First Senior Team Goal Box]
Reward: Finishing +2
[Opening Legendary Goal Box]
Reward: Skill Unlocked — "Clutch Finisher" (Lv.1)➔ Boosts shooting accuracy significantly during critical moments.
Mateo sat up, feeling a strange warmth flood through his body.
It wasn't physical —it was something deeper.
Like doors unlocking inside him.
Potential waking up.
Strength, precision, sharpness... all subtly enhanced.
"System," he said, grinning,"show me my updated attributes."
The System obeyed.
The familiar status window appeared:
[Mateo González Schwarz]
Age: 17
Nationality: Argentina / Germany
Position: RW / CAM / ST
Physical Attributes:
Strength: 74 (+1)
Speed: 82 (+1)
Agility: 86 (+1)
Endurance: 80 (+1)
Vitality: 77 (+1)
Technical Attributes:
Dribbling: 89
Passing: 84 (+2)
Shooting: 86
First Touch: 86
Ball Control: 88
Finishing: 88 (+2)
Vision: 82
Crossing: 81
Mental Attributes:
Intelligence: 80
Decision Making: 79
Tactical Awareness: 78 (boosted)
Clutch Factor: 78 (+Skill Active)
Stress Resistance: 80
Special Skills:
Explosive First Step
Creative Dribbling Lv.1
Finishing Instinct Lv.1
Rapid Ball Recovery
Vision and Passing Accuracy Lv.1
Sharp Angle Shooting
Pinpoint Crossing
Game Management Awareness Lv.1
Clutch Performer
Emotional Anchor
Clutch Finisher (NEW)
Titles:
Rising Star
Legend in the Making
Battlefield Prodigy (NEW)
Mateo stared at the panel,his grin widening.
He could feel it.
He wasn't just growing anymore.
He was evolving.
Tomorrow, the world would see his name on magazine covers.
Tomorrow, journalists would write about his brilliance.
Tomorrow, fans would argue about his future.
But tonight —here in the quiet of his room —Mateo González Schwarz made himself a silent promise:
"This is just the beginning.""I will reach even higher.""No matter what it takes."