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Chapter 410 - 116: Rising Influence! Messi and Ronaldo Under Pressure! Fiery Christmas! Second Vice-Captain + No. 7! · Oct 27, 2026

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401 Chapter 401 - 115: Two Miracle Balls! Amelia’s Exclusive Interview! Turin, Claiming the Golden Boy Award Trophy!_3 2026-10-27
402 Chapter 402 - 115: Two Miracle Balls! Amelia’s Exclusive Interview! Turin, Receiving the Golden Boy Award Trophy! (4) 2026-10-27
403 Chapter 403 - 115: Two Miracle Balls! Amelia’s Exclusive Interview! Turin, Receiving the Golden Boy Award Trophy! 2026-10-27
404 Chapter 404 - 115: Two Miracle Balls! Amelia’s Exclusive Interview! Turin, Receiving the Golden Boy Award Trophy! 2026-10-27
405 Chapter 405 - 116: Rising Influence! Pressure on Messi and Ronaldo! A Fiery Christmas! Second Captain + No. 7! 2026-10-27
406 Chapter 406 - 116: Rising Influence! Pressure on Messi and Ronaldo! A Fiery Christmas! Second Captain + Number 7! (Part 2) 2026-10-27
407 Chapter 407 - 116: Rising Influence! Pressure on Messi and Ronaldo! A Fiery Christmas! Second Captain + Number 7! 2026-10-27
408 Chapter 408 - 116: Rising Influence! Pressure on Messi and Ronaldo! A Fiery Christmas! Second Vice Captain + No. 7! 2026-10-27
409 Chapter 409 - 116: Rising Influence! Pressure on Messi and Ronaldo! A Fiery Christmas! Second Captain + No. 7! 2026-10-27
410 Chapter 410 - 116: Rising Influence! Messi and Ronaldo Under Pressure! Fiery Christmas! Second Vice-Captain + No. 7! 2026-10-27
411 Chapter 411 - 117: Level 4 Dribbling Rhythm Debut! Wenger Prepares to Break the Salary Structure! Madman Jones Transcends 2026-10-27
412 Chapter 412 - 117: Level 4 Dribbling Rhythm Debut! Wenger Ready to Break the Wage Structure! The Maniac Jones Ascends_2 2026-10-27
413 Chapter 413 - 117: Level 4 Dribbling Rhythm Debut! Wenger Ready to Break the Wage Structure! Madman Jones Ascends_3 2026-10-27
414 Chapter 414 - 117: Level 4 Dribbling Rhythm Debut! Wenger Ready to Break the Wage Structure! Madman Jones Ascends_4 2026-10-27
415 Chapter 415 117: The Debut of Level 4 Dribbling Rhythm! Wenger Poised to Shatter the Wage Structure! Madman Jones Ascends_5 2026-10-27
416 Chapter 416 - 117: Level 4 Dribbling Rhythm Debut! Wenger Plans to Break the Salary Structure! Madman Jones Ascends_6 2026-10-27
417 Chapter 417 - 118: Homecoming Battle! The Midseason Finale! Arshavin’s Farewell! A Perfect Curtain Call! 2026-10-27
418 Chapter 418 - 118: The Battle to Return Home! The End of the First Half! Arshavin’s Farewell Match! A Perfect Curtain Call! (2) 2026-10-27
419 Chapter 419 - 118: Homecoming Battle! The Midway Finale! Arshavin’s Farewell Match! A Perfect Curtain Call! 2026-10-27
420 Chapter 420 - 118: The Homecoming Battle! The End-of-First-Half Decider! Arshavin’s Farewell Match! A Perfect Curtain Call! 2026-10-27
421 Chapter 421 - 119: A 70-Meter Solo Run! Puskas Award Nominee? An Undefeated Half-Season Finale! 2026-10-27
422 Chapter 422 - 119: A Sensational 70-Meter Solo Run! Puskas Candidate? Undefeated Half-Season Finale! 2026-10-27
423 Chapter 423 - 119: A 70-Meter Solo Run! Puskas Contender? Unbeaten Halfway Point! 2026-10-27
424 Chapter 424 - 119: A 70-Meter Solo Run! Puskas Contender? Undefeated Half-Season Finale! 2026-10-27
425 Chapter 425 - 120: Wenger’s Plan and Leverage! Upgrade of 2 Skills! Emperor Henry Returns! Advancing the Match! 2026-10-27
426 Chapter 426 - 120: Wenger’s Plan and Leverage! Two Skills Upgraded! Emperor Henry Returns! Advancing the Match! 2026-10-27
427 Chapter 427 - 120: Wenger’s Plan and Bargaining Chip! Upgrade of 2 Skills! Emperor Henry Returns! Advancing the Match! (Part 3) 2026-10-27
428 Chapter 428 120: Wenger’s Plan and Leverage! Two Skills Upgraded! Emperor Henry Returns! Advancing the Match! 2026-10-27
429 Chapter 429 120: Wenger’s Plan and Leverage! Two Skills Improved! Emperor Henry Returns! Advancing the Match! 2026-10-27
430 Chapter 430 120: Wenger’s Plan and Leverage! Two Skills Improved! Emperor Henry Returns! Advancing the Match! 2026-10-27
431 Chapter 431 - 120: Wenger’s Plan and Leverage! Upgrade of 2 Skills! Emperor Henry Returns! Accelerating the Match! 2026-10-27
432 Chapter 432 - 121: Wenger’s Outlook! Nominated for the Puskas Award! Offers from Real Madrid and Paris! Facing Liverpool 2026-10-27
433 Chapter 433 - 121: Wenger’s Outlook! Puskas Award Nominee! Offers from Real Madrid and Paris! Facing Liverpool_2 2026-10-27
434 Chapter 434 - 121: Wenger’s Vision! Nominated for the Puskas Award! Offers from Real Madrid and Paris! Facing Liverpool_3 2026-10-27
435 Chapter 435 - 121: Wenger’s Vision! Selected as a Puskas Nominee! Offers from Real Madrid and Paris! Facing Liverpool 4 2026-10-27
436 Chapter 436 - 121: Wenger’s Vision! Nominated for the Puskas Award! Offers from Real Madrid and Paris! Facing Liverpool_5 2026-10-27
437 Chapter 437 - 121: Wenger’s Vision! Nominated for the Puskas Award! Offers from Real Madrid and Paris! Facing Liverpool_6 2026-10-27
438 Chapter 438 - 122: Maelle’s Running Stats! The Promise with Isabella! Zurich Golden Ball Award Ceremony! 2026-10-27
439 Chapter 439 - 122: Ma Sanfei’s Running Stats! The Promise with Isabella! Zurich Golden Ball Award Ceremony! (2) 2026-10-27
440 Chapter 440 - 122: Ma Sanfei’s Running Stats! The Promise with Isabella! Zurich Golden Ball Award Ceremony! (3) 2026-10-27
441 Chapter 441 - 122: Ma Sanfei’s Running Stats! The Promise with Isabella! Zurich Golden Ball Award Ceremony! 2026-10-27
442 Chapter 442 - 122: Ma Sanfei’s Running Stats! Promise with Isabella! Zurich Golden Ball Award Ceremony! 2026-10-27
443 Chapter 443 - 122: Ma Sanfei’s Running Stats! Promise with Isabella! Zurich Golden Ball Award Ceremony! 2026-10-27
444 Chapter 444 - 122: Ma Sanfei’s Running Stats! A Promise with Isabella! Zurich Golden Ball Award Ceremony! 2026-10-27
445 Chapter 445 - 123: The Second Major Award of the Year! Grand Slam in Progress! Proud to Be Ma’el 2026-10-27
446 Chapter 446 - 123: The Second Major Award of the Year! Grand Slam in Progress! Proud of Ma’el [Honoring Ma’el] 2026-10-27
447 Chapter 447 - 123: The Second Major Award of the Year! The Grand Slam in Progress! Pride of Ma’el 2026-10-27
448 Chapter 448 - 123: The Second Major Award of the Year! The Grand Slam in Progress! Pride in Ma’el [Annual Ticket Request] 2026-10-27
449 Chapter 449 - 123: The Second Major Award of the Year! The Grand Slam Continues! Proud of Ma’el [Proud of Ma’el] 2026-10-27
450 Chapter 450 - 124: Final Ballon d’Or Ranking! Unyielding Undefeated Streak! Double Six Celebration! 2026-10-27

”Bang... Pop!”

”Pop... Bang!”

He dribbled the ball a few more times under his feet and found that his mastery of rhythm and direction had significantly improved.

His speed was much faster, with a better grasp of timing when dribbling past opponents... he quickly envisioned himself as a defender, realizing he had become even more formidable.

Level 4 is here!

The first Level 4 Additional Skill!

It must have amazing effects!

[Additional Skill: Variation Level 4]

[Skill Level: (1/1500)]

[Utility: After numerous refinements, your control over rhythm has become masterful, often able to change breakthrough rhythm flawlessly, leaving defenders caught off guard!]

”Variation!”

Joy appeared on Ma’el’s face, throwing the loneliness and tedium he felt earlier behind.

He has many ways to adjust his mood; winning games, leveling up, scoring, and assisting all make his spiritual realm exceptionally fulfilled.

”Only the old skill Endurance is left.”

He excitedly murmured, bringing up the skills he’s been practicing to look at the new skill panel.

[Skill: Rapid Charge Level 4]

[Skill Level: (95/5000)]

[Skill: Violent Bombing Level 4]

[Skill Level: (364/2000)]

[Skill: Endurance Level 3]

[Skill Level: (1974/2000)]

[Skill: Fancy Dribbling Level 2]

[Skill Level: (519/800)]

[Skill: Header Timing Level 2]

[Skill Level: (289/300)]

[Additional Skill: Fancy Techniques Level 1]

[Skill Level: (310/1500)]

”Endurance is also close to leveling up, and headers are almost at Level 3 soon.”

Looking at this panel, he thought, if all these skills were leveled up to Level 4 or Level 5, he wouldn’t be far from being truly versatile, right?

What else is missing?

”Let’s not worry about it now.”

Ma’el didn’t think too much about it, opting to find out during matches later, but first to freshen up and get ready to dine with his teammates.

...

At six in the evening, amid a lively atmosphere, Ma’el walked into a restaurant in a neat suit and entered the Arsenal team’s private dining room.

”Xuxu~!”

Van Persie’s keen eyes spotted him, a top forward really has sharp insight. After whistling twice, he said, ”Look who’s here?”

This voice drew everyone’s attention, they turned to look at the door and cheered upon seeing Ma’el: ”Oh.....!”

”Ding ding ding ding...! I have a friend!”

Sagna stood up, inexplicably starting to move his body, ”He revs his Bugatti on the wing, dances the swan dance on the defensive line...!”

German iron guard Mertesacker stood up, raising his drink cup and shouted: ”Welcome Mr. Golden Boy!”

”Clap clap clap...!”

Amidst enthusiastic applause, Ma’el walked into the restaurant embarrassed, sitting next to Van Persie, with Mr. Wenger at the opposite position.

”Weren’t you training again today?”

Van Persie handed a piece of fruit to Ma’el, chuckling: ”You look like you have no moisture on your face, like it’s been drained out.”

”You guessed right.” Ma’el, looking as if he’s had a hard time, waved his hand and said, ”Don’t mention it, I don’t want to talk about football after vigorous training when mingling.”

”Haha.....!”

Van Persie and a few beside him laughed, amused by Ma’el’s demeanor, eager to tease him a bit.

”Ma’el, those two goals in the last game were brilliant, didn’t you practice aerial strikes enough?” Vermaelen spoke up cheekily, mimicking Ma’el’s aerial movement.

”What do you think of the 3-4-3 formation? What about 4-1-4-1?”

”I don’t know, maybe we should ask Ma’el first, he’s an expert.”

”Oh... Ma’el, you must have profound insights on football training, can you teach me how to improve physical ability?”

Ma’el sat there with a look of bitterness, wanting to cover his ears but too hungry, couldn’t stop his mouth.

After enduring this wave of teasing, everyone turned their gaze to Mr. Wenger, preparing to tease this adorable old professor.

”Mr. Wenger, have you got your dancing skills down? I see Van Persie and Ma’el leading us to win the championship.”

”Too far, let’s dance one when we remain unbeaten at halfway?”

”Haha.....no, we should keep our promise and wait until we win the championship.”

”Is it tango? Or samba? Maybe ballet? Haha!”

Amidst a burst of jokes, everyone laughed, and Ma’el, immersed in this atmosphere, was very happy, watching Mr. Wenger join in the fun with others.

Mr. Wenger stood up, smiling energetically, dressed sharply in a muted gray suit with his usual red tie, ”Now that you mention it, how about I dance one now?”

..... The players were stunned at first, then reacted that Wenger was joking... but they wouldn’t miss the opportunity, immediately clapping and knocking on the table to cheer: ”Oh.....!”

”Clap clap clap! Boom boom boom!”

”Do one! Do one!”

”No, no, no.” Wenger quickly stepped back, waving his hand with a wry smile: ”I was just joking.”

”Haha.”

Ma’el couldn’t help but laugh, enjoying the dining vibe that was pleasant from the start.

Once Mr. Wenger dodged a bullet, everyone refocused their attention on Van Persie.

”Robin, Ma’el has already scored 20 goals, you’re at 16, do you really not want to compete with Ma’el for the Golden Boot?”

”Yeah, yeah, Ma’el’s almost scoring as many goals as your age, why haven’t you scored as many as his?”

”Pfft!”

Van Persie looked astounded, chuckled incredulously, but not angered... with the current atmosphere in the Arsenal team, if someone can’t take such jokes, that would be very unfortunate.

At this time, Wenger came to Ma’el, patting his shoulder.

Ma’el turned with a smile, seeing that Mr. Wenger seemed to have something to say, asked: ”What’s up?”

”After the Golden Boy Award, you seemed to have absorbed some things.”

Wenger came close to Ma’el’s ear, smiling, ”Taking advantage of today’s Christmas dinner, I’ll tell you some good news; I’m preparing to promote you to deputy captain.”

Deputy captain?

Second only to Van Persie?

Ma’el turned away, thought for a bit, then quietly said: ”Can I make a request, I want the number 7 jersey.”

The number 7 holds special significance for wingers, he’s always wanted it, couldn’t compete for it when he first arrived, maybe now is the time.

Wenger didn’t think long before nodding in agreement, finally patting Ma’el’s shoulder before leaving.

Deputy captain + number 7.

There was more joy on Ma’el’s face, indeed he had accomplished quite a bit in this half season.

...

ps: This Chapter’s a transition, brothers, the pace will pick up in the second half of the season since it’s already been covered, rehashing too minutely will slow the rhythm.

Of course, certain necessary parts will still be written, won’t pass over too carelessly, trying to balance details appropriately.

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