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As Ryo settled into his seat on the plane, he couldn’t help but glance at his reflection in the small window beside him. The dim glow of the airport lights reflected his determined eyes. His journey was far from over—it had only just begun.

He closed his eyes for a moment, centering himself and visualizing the field, the movements, the strategies. In his mind, he was already playing at the World Pro League Showcase, facing off against the elite of the elite. The weight of expectation pressed on him, but it only sharpened his focus.

Just then, something in his vision shifted. A familiar screen flashed before his eyes—something only he could see.

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**《STATUS》**  
**《Name : Ryo Kazuki》** 
**《Level: 7 [46%]》** 
**《Age : 16》** 
**《Role: Footballer》** 
**《Position: Striker》** 
**《Strength : 63》** 
**《Agility : 63》** 
**《Intelligence : 77》** 
**《Endurance : 77》** 
**《Free points : 20》**

**《SKILLS》** 
- **Hyper Focus (Uncommon)** 
- **Spatial Awareness (Unique)** 
- **Adaptability (Unique)** 
- **Meta Vision (Evolved Rare)** 
- **Limit Breaker (Legendary)** 
-**Razor Shot (Unique)**
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Ryo smiled inwardly. The system, which had been with him since his early days as a footballer, was evolving too. His **Meta Vision**, once his greatest strength, had leveled up into something rarer and more powerful, and now he had **Limit Breaker**. He could feel the weight of his free points lingering, a choice he knew he had to make before the Showcase.

Twenty free points. It was a strategic decision—should he boost his raw strength and agility to keep pace with players like Volkov, or increase his intelligence and endurance to outsmart and outlast them?

The plane engines roared to life, snapping him out of his thoughts. As they soared into the night sky, Ryo made a silent vow. He would use every ounce of his potential, every skill, and every point to reach the top. This wasn’t just about fame or glory anymore—it was about proving to himself and the world that he could be the best.

His mind wandered again to Volkov. Their inevitable clash would be something the world wouldn’t forget, and Ryo knew it would be a defining moment in his career. But no matter how fearsome his competition, Ryo was prepared to evolve again—to break through his limits, just like his new skill promised.

He opened the skill screen in his mind once more, ready to distribute his free points. As his finger hovered over the options, he thought back to all the hours of training, the sacrifices, and the support from people like Ross and his team. Ryo wasn’t just going into this competition for himself; he was carrying the hopes of everyone who had believed in him.

With newfound clarity, he tapped decisively, allocating his points across **Agility** and **Endurance**, knowing that those would give him the edge he needed in fast-paced, high-stakes matches. His **Agility** climbed to 73, and his **Endurance** to 85.

As the screen faded from his vision, Ryo relaxed into his seat, feeling more prepared than ever. The Pro League Showcase was just the beginning, and with each step forward, Ryo Kazuki would show the world what it meant to evolve—to transcend beyond limits.

The world wasn’t ready for him, but soon, it would have no choice but to acknowledge his rise.

As the plane cruised steadily through the sky, Ryo leaned back in his seat, his mind racing with thoughts of the upcoming competition. The Pro League Showcase was the biggest stage he had ever been invited to, but with his recent upgrades, he felt more ready than ever to take on the world's best. The adrenaline of the challenge ahead coursed through his veins, and he couldn’t help but pull up his **status screen** one more time to review the choices he had made.

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