041. The Game was Started

Everyone's eyes targeted Adam. Some people like Gavin and Logan seemed to know, as they didn't show any surprised expression. As for Eve, Haldir, and Ural of course they know everything.

"As you know, I leveled up three times a few days ago. The fact is, I will get some merit from the kingdom."

Ruby nodded, as she was a princess, she, of course, know this kind of thing.

Adam continued, "I consulted with some people, and decided to buy some usage rights of land in Silverpool fief."

A surprised expression then appeared on Ruby's face, "You mean, you want to get a resident permit? Are you sure? Every noble can only have one of this permit."

This time, Adam's turn to be surprised, "I don't know that," After calmed himself for a second, he added, "But it is okay, as one of few big cities in this kingdom, it is a good deal. Moreover, I had already buy them."

"Which area did you buy? It was not in a rural area right?" This time Alba who asked.

"Of course. I didn't buy it to make a villa. I want to build our own field, our team's home. I bought some in North blocks. We can see it after the match.

So let me explain, in the process of buying, my people offended and had friction with some AAM related people. We could buy what we wanted, but it seemed we offended some AAM higher up.

As you can see, they make an unnecessarily big move to deal with us in this friendly match, I think their higher up is really an idiot or childish," Adam shook his head while laughed lightly.

"But, this big move is really disgusting. We don't have substitutes. We must face all of them," Gavin said in frustration.

"So, why don't we think the other way. As they sent us a big present for our debut, we should have fun the whole game," Adam said positively.

"But how? I can imagine, they will play all out from the first second. They have many substitutes, so they can play hard, but we don't have any. If one of us injured, it will finish," Logan also said.

"So what? We have three healers, Coach, Manager, and Alba. Even if you get hurt, two level two healers and a level three healer surely can fix it," Then Adam was silent for few seconds, after that he summoned the two elves, "They are Calen and Idril, my subordinates, as elves, they can also heal you. Although they are only level one mage, their healing is not too much different than level two healer."

Everyone nodded, five healers were more than enough to heal any injury. Even if someone's foot was broken, five healer's combined skills can fix it instantly.

"We are really a royal team. Which amateur team can hire 5 healers. And we have them for free," Pete said with a proud expression.

"Sorry Pete, but I came to support Ruby. To get my service, you must pay a price," Alba said with a smile, she then looked at Adam, "I know what you told us about the rights that you have bought is not the whole story. Let me interview you after the match, and I will be at your service."

"Anytime. actually, without you do anything, I will be happy to answer your questions, as you are my friend," Adam smiled.

Looking at Adam's readiness, Alba frowned, "You made me feel like doing an unnecessary thing. You are no fun, Adam."

Everyone laughed, after hearing that.

Then the referee called the captains of each team. The captain of Hellcat was Pete. Because of his seniority and calm personality, he was the most suitable person for this position. Actually Ruby wasn't the one that chose him, but Eve. As the coach, she had the authority to do that.

So, why she didn't choose Adam, but Pete. Adam didn't want to ask her or argue with her. Adam was convinced by Pete's ability as a battle ball player and his seniority.

After the coin-tossing ritual, Windart won the chance to do the kickoff.

"Guys, I just want to say, preserve your stamina and mana. The enemy will try to play a fast game. They don't have to keep their mana and stamina so they will play all out.

Haldir. in the first five minutes score a goal or more. Everyone must support him. After five first minutes, focus on defense

We will see, how good this AAM combined team is.

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"So, what is the plan?" Drake asked.

"For the first half, the ones who play will us, the original Windart team. Play all out. Don't give them a chance to take a breath. Any question?" Hector said.

"Please give me a chance to play too, I come to play, not to warm the benches. Play hard, and go back," A tall man said.

"Greg is right, I want to kick some *ss too," A stocky man said.

"Don't worry Donald, you will have your chance, Well, as long as those pretty boys can still walk on the second half," Fox said with a nasty smile.

"Get the red card, they don't worthy any mercy at all," Donald said casually.

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"The two teams entered the arena. It looks like the original Windart players that come first. Hector and Fox seem the ones that want to do the kickoff," Andy said.

"Hellcat players also have been ready," And then, the referee blew a long whistle, "And the game is started, Hector passes the ball to Fox, Fox then passes the ball to Don the CB of Windart, and..., Huh? How can... Goal?! At you kidding me? GOAL!!!," Andy shouted.

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As the referee blew the whistle to start the match, Hector passed to Fox, and like usual Fox would give the ball to CB, so the three forward could take a position. It was a normal routine that every player would do at the beginning of the battle ball match, except, if they knew a teleporter was playing, they wouldn't dare to pass the ball to the back.

And it was that happened. As Don, the CB received the ball, he, as usual, would assess the situation at the front first, to decide the most optimal route of attack.

But before Don made a move, Haldir emerged from his shadow and took the ball without difficulty. After that, he dribbled the ball entering the penalty box.

The goalkeeper was startled, but he seemed to have good self-control. As he realized only after a second delay. He then closed his distance with Haldir immediately, but unfortunately, Haldir had already anticipated it.

Looking at the goalkeeper that closed in, Haldir chipped the ball over the goalkeeper's head.

The goalkeeper tried to reach the ball, but it was out of reach. Then he helplessly let the ball entered the goal after bouncing once at the ground.

The stands then seemed like was ignited. The audiences stood in the stands and shout excitedly, celebrating the first goal that Hellcat scored.

***

"What a goal! Only 20 seconds after the whistle was blown to start the game, Haldir the dark elf scored a goal. I am really surprised, a very rare class emerged in this game. We know that the rarest class is teleporter, then summoner, and then the healer, which we can not say a rere class anymore. And in this team, we saw a summoner that was lucky enough to have a teleporter as a summoned creature.

Wow, it seemed we will see a will-be memorable first match of a strong team. Hellcat, it seems that this team will get many fans in its first match," Andy said.

"Very true, while the hellcat players are celebrating this goal, Hector gathers the Windart players. It seems he wants to brief his team about the next strategy. It's a wise choice. Indeed, Teleporter is rare, but we have some in Silverpool. There are some tactics that can restrict them."

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'Haldir, it seems they make an arrangement to deal with you. But it will take time. Use any opportunity to surprise them.

Adam, Ural, I think they will attack from the side. Be careful,' Eve said in their mind.

It is the advantage of the summoner. They can make coordination by mind telecommunication with their summoned creatures. Because of that, the quantity of summoned creatures in each team was restricted.

'Ok,' Adam said.

As they communicated, they had already at their places.

After the referee blew the whistle, the game started. After the kickoff, Fox didn't pass the ball to CB like before. He passed it to the right full-back. Then the game truly started.

Windart preferred to attack with wingers. At first, they try to attack from the right side where Adam guarded. Fox like his name was a Fox beastman. He transformed his body to be a fox and with his agile movement tried to past Adam. Adam didn't try to stop him. He just followed him behind.

Fox's posture was not very big. Adam thought it will be difficult to stop him, as he could go through him easily. So, Adam just tailed him and tried to anticipate the direction of the ball with the help of Eve. She could alert him if the ball coming.

Just as he thought, he could guard Fox well. After all, Adam's speed was quite fast as a human. Although he didn't have a beastman's agility, he could use his high advantage to steal an air ball. As for through pass, it will pretty difficult, but with Eve's warning, he could deal it for the time being.

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