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Chapter 6 - Chapter 6: The Match That Ignited the System

I could check other players' stats through the system.

On the opposing team, the strongest was Caleb, while on my team the best player was Evan.

Evan Clark (Level 14)

• Agility: 12

• Strength: 14

• Endurance: 13

• Resistance: 15

Caleb Brown (Level 13)

• Agility: 14

• Strength: 12

• Endurance: 14

• Resistance: 12

Both of them came from families slightly above the regional average.

Naturally, their stats were far higher than most students'.

Still, one thing caught my eye: neither of them had chosen a progression path yet.

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The match would last 40 minutes, and I had to finish all my tasks within that time.

I started the game by safely completing every pass that came my way.

After 15 minutes, I had already made 20 successful passes,

but I still hadn't managed a single long pass.

I pushed a bit forward, and when the ball came to my feet, I saw Evan unmarked.

I quickly sent a long pass toward him.

He controlled the ball seamlessly and scored.

The system chimed immediately:

• You have earned 8 points for making an assist.

A solid reward.

I decided to push the tempo even more.

By the 25th minute, the score was 3–2 in our favor,

and I was close to completing all my tasks:

• Complete 30 successful passes (34/30)

• Complete 2 successful long passes (1/2)

• Complete 3 successful defensive challenges (2/3)

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In the 30th minute, Caleb launched a fast attack.

He passed to David, who started dribbling straight toward me.

David's stats were slightly better than mine, but not by much.

Just before he could advance further, I slid in.

A clean tackle.

I stole the ball and flashed a quick grin at him before sprinting forward.

After crossing midfield, I sent a long pass to Jackson.

He immediately redirected it to Evan.

Evan fired a shot into the top left corner—far beyond the keeper's reach.

Goal.

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The match ended 5–2 in our favor.

Then a cascade of system notifications burst forth:

• You have earned 40 points for winning the match.

Task Rewards:

• Complete 30 successful passes (44/30)

• Complete 2 successful long passes (2/2)

• Complete 3 successful defensive challenges (4/3)

• You have earned 45 points for completing all 3 tasks.

The losing team had to buy drinks for everyone.

I joked around with David while sipping mine, and the rest of the day passed quietly.

Eventually, I headed home.

As usual, I walked into the house under Sofia's irritated glare, then went straight to my room.

I opened the system immediately.

I now had a total of 148 points.

Outside my daily routines, I had also earned 3 points by helping an elderly man on the street.

I began distributing my points:

• +1 Agility

• +2 Endurance

Spending a total of 128 points.

Just as I finished upgrading my stats, the system chimed again:

• Congratulations! You have reached Level 9. You have earned 100 points for leveling up.

A satisfie

d smile spread across my face as I stared at the system screen.

This was only the beginning.

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