The morning sun shone brightly over Crown Meridian Academy.
Students filled the campus courtyard, their voices buzzing with excitement.
Tomorrow was match day.
And everyone knew it.
The academy's football team would face one of the strongest high school teams in Miami.
Rumors about the opponent had already spread across the school.
"They haven't lost a match this season."
"Their striker scored 20 goals already."
"Our defense is going to get destroyed."
Adrian walked through the hallway quietly while students whispered around him.
Some recognized him now.
After his recent performances…
People had started paying attention.
Not everyone though.
Some still doubted him.
Some still laughed behind his back.
But Adrian didn't care.
Because the only thing that mattered…
Was tomorrow.
Later that afternoon.
The Montiero mansion stood quietly under the warm Miami sun.
Adrian stepped into the large living room.
His older sister, Camila Montiero, was sitting on the couch editing a video for her millions of followers.
Meanwhile, Lucas leaned against the kitchen counter watching a football analysis on a massive screen.
"Training done?" Lucas asked.
Adrian nodded.
"Yeah."
Camila glanced up.
"You better perform tomorrow. I might post about the match."
Adrian chuckled.
"No pressure then."
Just then…
The front door opened.
A tall man walked inside.
Adrian's father.
The man who built the Montiero family empire.
His presence alone made the room feel heavier.
He loosened his suit jacket slightly and looked directly at Adrian.
"I heard you have a big match tomorrow."
Adrian nodded.
"Yes."
His father walked closer.
Then suddenly…
He smiled slightly.
"If you score more than 3 goals tomorrow…"
Everyone in the room looked up.
"…and give 1 or 2 assists."
Adrian blinked.
His father continued calmly.
"I'll buy you a Bugatti Veyron."
The room went silent.
Camila dropped her phone.
Lucas laughed loudly.
"A Bugatti? For a high school match?"
Their father simply shrugged.
"Talent deserves rewards."
Adrian stared at him.
A Bugatti Veyron.
One of the fastest sports cars in the world.
A monster of engineering.
His father crossed his arms.
"But the team you're facing tomorrow is very strong."
He looked Adrian directly in the eyes.
"Let's see if you're worthy of it."
Then he walked upstairs calmly.
Leaving silence behind.
Lucas whistled.
"Damn."
Camila leaned forward excitedly.
"If you pull this off I'm recording your reaction."
Adrian simply smirked.
"Guess I better score."
But deep inside his mind—
The system awakened.
[𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗫 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠]
[𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗞 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗]
Objective:
Score 3+ Goals
Provide 1–2 Assists
Rewards:
+5 Shooting
+3 Vision
+3 Predator Instinct
Skill Unlock Chance: 45%
Adrian's eyes sharpened.
Perfect.
Tomorrow would be hunting day.
The next morning arrived quickly.
The stadium at Crown Meridian Academy was completely packed.
Students filled the stands.
Phones out.
Recording.
Posting.
Streaming.
Even local sports media had arrived.
Camila sat in the VIP section with Lucas beside her.
"Adrian better not embarrass us," Lucas joked.
Camila grinned.
"Oh trust me."
"He won't."
On the field…
Adrian stood with his teammates.
Across from them stood their opponent.
Tall.
Strong.
Confident.
Their captain smirked.
"Hope you're ready."
The whistle blew.
The match began.
The opposing team attacked immediately.
Their striker dribbled past two defenders.
Shot.
Goal.
0-1
The crowd gasped.
Coach Ramirez shouted from the sideline.
"Focus!"
Adrian clenched his jaw.
Fine.
Their turn.
Tyler passed the ball forward.
Adrian received it just outside the penalty box.
Two defenders rushed him.
He spun.
Shot.
The ball curved perfectly.
Goal.
1-1
The crowd exploded.
Valentina jumped from her seat.
"Let's go Adrian!"
The game intensified.
Ten minutes later.
Adrian dribbled down the wing.
Three defenders surrounded him.
He cut left.
Then passed to Tyler.
Tyler fired instantly.
Goal.
2-1
Assist.
But the opponents were relentless.
They counterattacked immediately.
Their striker blasted another shot.
Goal.
2-2
The first half ended in chaos.
Back and forth attacks.
No mercy.
No breathing room.
Second half began.
Adrian's eyes burned with focus.
He saw the opening.
Predator instinct.
He sprinted forward.
Received a long pass.
Shot instantly.
Goal.
3-2
Five minutes later.
Another counterattack from the opponent.
Goal.
3-3
The crowd was going insane.
This match had become a war.
Adrian wiped sweat from his face.
Then the system flashed again.
[𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗: Predator Acceleration]
Adrian exploded forward.
No one could stop him.
Shot.
Goal.
4-3
Hat trick.
The stadium erupted.
But it wasn't over.
The opposing team responded again.
Goal.
4-4
Final minutes.
Adrian received the ball.
Three defenders.
One quick feint.
Pass to Tyler.
Goal.
5-4
Second assist.
The clock ticked down.
Last attack.
Adrian sprinted through the defense.
One final shot.
Goal.
6-4
The whistle blew.
Match over.
The crowd exploded with cheers.
Camila jumped up screaming.
Lucas laughed loudly.
Valentina clapped proudly.
And somewhere in the stands…
Someone watched silently.
Isabella.
Her eyes locked on Adrian.
Inside Adrian's mind—
[𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗞 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗗]
Goals: 4
Assists: 2
Rewards Granted
+5 Shooting
+3 Vision
+3 Predator Instinct
Skill Unlock Chance Activated
Adrian smiled slightly.
Looks like…
He just earned a Bugatti Veyron.
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