[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god":3,"chapter-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-2":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","From Arsenal to the Ball God",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},925671,1216,"Chapter 2: Long Shot Upgrade","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-2",2,"\u003Cp>\"Boom! Boom! Boom...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, the sound of a foot striking a soccer ball filled the air. Ma’el was full of energy, continuously practicing and waiting for his Skill Level to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a turning point for him, one that could very well change his football career!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must cherish it and put in more effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dozens of training sessions, Ma’el pulled up the panel again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills: Long Shot Level 1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill Level: (38\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Utility: You slowly feel...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s indeed some improvement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el’s eyes lit up completely. At this rate, maybe in two or three days, he could upgrade his Long Shot to Level 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What effect might it have then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should have a certain power and accuracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anticipation surged in his heart, but he was also puzzled: \"I just don’t know how to acquire other skills?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Shot is certainly an important shooting technique, more than enough for him in the early stages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But over time, he can’t possibly keep practicing just this one skill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be like today—practice repeatedly until I finally grasp it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A notion sprouted in Ma’el’s mind, but he didn’t waste much time pondering it. He picked up the soccer ball and started shooting practice again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, first, he needs to improve his Long Shot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s not much time left; he must have a key trait that catches the coaching staff’s eye!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el swung his leg for another shot, and because he was so excited, he put too much force into it, sending the ball soaring into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t discouraged at all; instead, he happily let out a loud cheer to the sky, as if everything was now hopeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the team’s equipment room hadn’t closed early, he surely would have borrowed a few more soccer balls to shoot a few more times and then collect them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, if he had more money, he would hire a few ball boys just to retrieve the soccer balls for him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he plays well in the future, how could he worry about money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el envisioned the future. He thought, once he has money, he’ll buy a room full of soccer shoes, a few villas, and some luxury cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never wants to wear shoes with peeling soles again; he wants custom-made super shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed tick by tick, darkness gradually fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el didn’t know how long he practiced or how many shots he took.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t until his visibility decreased that he stopped, dragging his lead-heavy right leg while holding the soccer ball toward the dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the panel, and unsurprisingly, his Skill Level significantly improved once more!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills: Long Shot Level 1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill Level: (61\u002F100)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Utility: You slowly feel...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow, with more soccer balls to increase efficiency, I can definitely reach Level 2!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he was drenched and utterly exhausted, Ma’el felt refreshed. He hummed a tune on his way back to the dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after showering, his phone suddenly rang; it was his uncle calling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How have things been these past few days?\" his uncle’s voice came from the other end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pretty good. I’ve made significant progress, but I don’t know if I can stay,\" Ma’el replied honestly. He remembered his uncle treated the original him well, and even though he didn’t fully support him in playing soccer, he wasn’t opposed either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But due to the pressure of making a living and from his aunt, it was becoming increasingly difficult to support him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were truly afraid of wasting money, he wouldn’t have let him choose this path as a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’d be great if you could stay. If not, come back here. I can help you find an apprenticeship, and you can work your way up. Do you still have enough money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have enough,\" Ma’el nodded. They usually slept in the dormitory, and their daily meals were in the cafeteria at the training base, so there wasn’t much expense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after Coach Hans lent him a pair of soccer shoes, he practically had no worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your little sister has been wanting to find you. I’ll let her take the phone, Eva!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard footsteps approaching rapidly on the other end, followed by a charmingly cute voice full of joy: \"When will you come back, brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That depends on whether I can stay here,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el smiled. Eva, his uncle’s third daughter, was seven years old this year. She had the best relationship with the original him, who was the most adorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will I be able to see you playing soccer on TV?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice on the other end was innocent and delightful. \"My summer vacation is about to start. I can go out and play every day. I want you to take me out for pizza.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I have time, I will definitely take you,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el replied, feeling that chatting with such an obedient child could melt one’s heart. He thought for a moment and then laughed: \"Hopefully by the time your summer vacation comes, you’ll be able to see your brother playing on TV.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\" The other end didn’t realize that her brother was painting a rosy picture, nor did she know what the second half of what he meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting with his uncle for a few more minutes, Ma’el hung up the phone, feeling a wave of sleepiness wash over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned off his phone, ready to sleep, but then heard it buzz a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he reopened it, there was a transfer record; 300 Euro was transferred, leaving a balance of 529.5 Euro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A text message followed immediately from his uncle’s number: \"It’s been a while since you bought soccer shoes. Buy a pair tomorrow. I don’t have much to give, but I hope you can fulfill your dreams at Arsenal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el was dumbfounded for a long time, engulfed by an indescribable feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncontrollably, a surge of motivation burst forth from his heart, spreading throughout his body... it felt like he wasn’t just one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was due to sheer exhaustion or a change in mindset, he slept soundly that night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun was shining brightly, and a gentle breeze was blowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waking up, Ma’el felt a soreness throughout his body, probably due to over-exerting himself in yesterday’s training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is unavoidable; Skill Level and muscle memory develop through consistent practice like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast at the cafeteria, Ma’el went to the equipment room to borrow 10 soccer balls. He then headed to the field to start his shooting practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was Sunday, the team’s only rest day each week without a training schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was exactly what Ma’el wanted; he planned to focus on extra practice for Long Shots without distractions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, the Arsenal Academy has two training sessions a day, divided into morning and afternoon sessions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the morning, they either practice basic technical skills or work on strength and physical ability. The afternoon session consists of tactical and team coordination training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, there are two weekly cultural lessons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a simple warm-up, Ma’el set all the soccer balls in front of the arc of the penalty area and kicked two balls, both hitting the target with decent quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems that the Skill Level improvement from yesterday was gradually starting to show effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made him even more eager for upgrades and even more hopeful for the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom! Boom! Boom...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ball after ball crashed into the net, making it tremble violently and cave in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, with more soccer balls, his efficiency was higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed at which his Skill Level increased was also slightly faster than yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the numbers on the panel soar, Ma’el’s motivation was endless, not pausing for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was nearly eleven when he finally ran out of strength and decided to take a break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden wave of nausea hit him. Despite the large amount of physical exertion, he had no appetite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the body’s response to over-exhaustion, typically occurring after extensive physical training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The more it feels like this, the more I need to replenish my energy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el drank some water and rested for a while, eventually forcing himself to the cafeteria to eat lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a nap to recharge, he dragged his worn-out body back to the training ground around three in the afternoon to start a new round of practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling of strain intensified. After the initial excitement and novelty, the monotony and pain finally set in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ma’el didn’t give up, nor did he reduce his training volume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom! Boom...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kicked ball after ball, even when he felt as if the sweat was pouring down like rain and his head was spinning, his legs moved almost mechanically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, after one of the shots, Ma’el suddenly felt strength surging into his thighs and ankles, along with a rapid increase in muscle memory related to shooting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills: Violent Strike Level 2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill Level: (1\u002F300)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Utility: After prolonged practice, your Long Shot ability has shown potential. With ample preparation and force, you can occasionally deliver high-quality long-range shots!]\u003C\u002Fp>",1517,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.366Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.060Z",1,"novelbin.me","02360bd04486f9a297a93557b87c13170d94055448db969c981c45397844f84f","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-3","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-1",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]