readytorunbook #242 - Mach serves!
#242 - Mach serves!
At the same time.
In the Australian team.
They also received the list of teams for this round-robin tournament.
"As expected, the Neon team is in it!"
Hopman said with a grim expression.
"The Neon team... the Swiss team."
Fitzgerald looked at the list, finding it hard to accept.
One team had hidden its strength in the competition and even defeated the king, the German team, the Neon team. The other is the world's second strongest team.
Their luck is truly terrible.
"What's the panic?"
At this time, Gorgia looked at Fitzgerald and Hopman with some displeasure.
"The German team lost only because their two top world-class players weren't present. Otherwise, there's no way Neon could beat Germany!
"Besides, I've already said that you only need to listen to my orders!"
Gorgia said very impatiently, his attitude extremely arrogant.
After saying that, Gorgia turned and left.
Throughout the entire process, Gorgia completely disregarded everyone else.
After Gorgia left, Fitzgerald released Hopman.
"Enough, this is the result I wanted, as long as he says he can do it!"
"Team Leader."
Although Hopman was a little dissatisfied, they had already agreed, so he could only give up.
"I still need his strength now."
Fitzgerald sighed and said, "Australia can't be eliminated like this."
In the Greek team.
"Lord Zeus, the groups have been drawn. Our first match is against the Neon team."
Vulcan looked at Zeus respectfully.
Although Zeus is only a first-year high school student, he holds an unshakable position in the Greek team and is the most important pillar of the Greek team!
"To think we'd meet the Neon team so quickly?"
Zeus had a calm smile and anticipation on his face: "Looks like our luck isn't bad."
"Lord Zeus, we need to be careful of the Neon team."
Hercules reminded him from the side.
"I know."
They will support every decision Zeus makes!
Three days later.
Morning.
The U-17 World Cup officially began.
This round-robin tournament was divided into four courts, with matches happening simultaneously.
The match between the Neon team and the Greek team was on Court D.
At this moment, the venue was already packed, and everyone was looking forward to this match.
They wanted to see every wonderful moment, even the moment the teams entered the arena!
After all.
This is the U-17 World Cup, a world-class competition!
Inside the stadium.
It was time for the Neon team and the Greek team to enter.
"Neon team!"
"Neon team!"
"Neon team!"
"Greek team!"
"Greek team!"
"Greek team!"
For a time, the terrifying shouts of the audience echoed throughout the stadium.
Unexpectedly, the cheers for the Greek team were no less than those for the Neon team.
"Has the Greek team ever been this popular before?"
Irie Kanata said, observing the audience in the stadium.
"The main reason is because of their leader, Zeus."
Mitsuya Akuto said indifferently.
"Zeus?"
Hearing this name, the middle schoolers asked back.
"Zeus's position in the Greek team may not be lower than Yukimura's, and may even surpass Yukimura."
"In Greece, everyone listens to Zeus. Although he is only a first-year high school student, his strength is not inferior to any third-year high school student."
"In Greece, Zeus is referred to as the omniscient and omnipotent being!"
A first-year high school student!?
Omniscient and omnipotent?!
What kind of strength does one need to have to be called that?
"There's no need to worry too much."
Yukimura smiled at this time.
After hearing Yukimura's words, the middle schoolers nodded. Since Yukimura said so, they wouldn't worry anymore.
On the court.
At this moment.
"Now, let's begin the first match between the Neon team and the Greek team, the Doubles 2 match. Please have the players from both sides come onto the court!"
The referee's voice rang out.
In less than a moment.
Ochi Tsukimitsu, Oishi Shuichiro, Hercules, and Papadopoulos stood on the court.
"I will represent Greece and shine the sacred light of Olympus upon you!"
Hercules said slowly with a peaceful expression.
"Match start, one game. Ochi Tsukimitsu of the Neon team to serve!"
The referee announced.
Baseline.
Ochi Tsukimitsu held the tennis ball.
Swish The tennis ball was tossed high. Ochi Tsukimitsu didn't jump. The moment the tennis ball fell.
Boom Only the sound of the racket colliding with the tennis ball was heard.
But no one saw Ochi Tsukimitsu's hand raising to serve.
Bang Immediately afterward, the tennis ball disappeared from the court.
Hercules and Papadopoulos's expressions changed.
The tennis ball had already been hit?
When did he hit it?
Where is the tennis ball?
Just as their thoughts were racing.
Thud A sound came from the wall behind Hercules and Papadopoulos.
The two naturally turned their heads to look and were instantly shocked!
When did the tennis ball fly past them?
Why didn't they hear a sound?
Not to mention them reacting.
The speed of this ball was too fast.
"15:0!"
The referee also suddenly reacted at this time and announced.
Afterward, Ochi Tsukimitsu continued to serve.
Swoosh The tennis ball flew from Ochi Tsukimitsu's hand.
Bang The tennis ball disappeared again!
Hercules and Papadopoulos still couldn't see Ochi Tsukimitsu's serve.
The two wanted to react,
But.
They only made a twisting motion to prepare.
The tennis ball had already smashed into the wall!
"30:0!"
The referee immediately announced.
Ochi Tsukimitsu's third ball.
Before Ochi Tsukimitsu served, Hercules and Papadopoulos exchanged glances.
Since they couldn't see the tennis ball.
Then they decided to run first, or move first.
The two believed that it might be because of their standing position and vision that they couldn't see the tennis ball.
So they had to move before Ochi Tsukimitsu did.
Afterward.
The moment Ochi Tsukimitsu tossed the tennis ball.
Hercules immediately ran to the other side of the court.
And Papadopoulos ran to the middle of the court.
But just as the two moved.
They heard the sound of the tennis ball smashing into the wall again.
"40:0!"
The referee's voice also suddenly appeared.
It didn't work!
They wanted to move before the serve.
But.
Their speed was still not enough.
At this time, Hercules reacted.
"It should be because his serve speed is too fast."
Hercules said in a deep voice.
Papadopoulos's expression changed!
"Is that possible? Lord Hercules."
Papadopoulos asked with disbelief on his face.
After all.
They couldn't even see the shadow of the ball!
It was actually because the speed was too fast!
"His serve has reached at least 300km/h."
Hercules looked at Ochi Tsukimitsu with a solemn gaze.
"Isn't that almost the same as a professional player!"
Papadopoulos's eyes were full of shock.
"It's okay, I won't let him succeed."
A resolute look flashed in Hercules's eyes.