The Olympiastadion Berlin stadium first hosted the qualifiers for the Europa 2054, set to be held the following year.
After two rounds of matches, the main event, the Super Cup, had finally arrived.
The audience quickly stood up, making their way to the bathroom.
“I’m gonna grab some churros.”
While Saetbyeol was away, I sat back and enjoyed the player interviews.
Maybe it was because we were sitting in the general seating, but all the public’s attention seemed to be focused on me.
“Na-me na-me na-me~ Na~ Me! The strongest ten-year-old in the universe!”
“Ha-ha, thank you!”
I bowed my head to the young man who had been passionately singing my cheer song at every opportunity.
Viewers on the other side of the screen were probably so envious they were about to burst.
-How is NoName Cheon Saetbyeol sitting next to me? 😂
-Those people hit the jackpot in the lucky draw! 😂😂😂
-Wow, it’s like going to the general seating is a rollercoaster ride!
-How many times are they going to sing that song?! 😂
-Is this really the level of qualifiers? It makes my heart tighten.
-Really? I thought it was kinda fun! 😊
-Ugh… I’m so jealous of the champion fan meeting! Super bomb!
“Hey Na-me! How did you see today’s match!”
A young man asked from afar, speaking Spanish.
Today, the Spanish player utterly crushed Georgia in the qualifiers.
“They fought really well, right? Spain should aim for a win next year.”
“Wahooooo! Guys, Na-me says we should aim to win! But honestly, winning is gonna be tough, we’ll make it to the semi-finals!”
-Yeah, Spain won’t make it next year either. 😂
-Can they even break through to the Round of 64 with that skill? ~
-Since NoName will take it all, why not rename it the NoName Cup?
-Maybe this year will be another Na-me ride!
-I can’t even guess how much stronger they’ll be next year. 😱😱😱
Thud-
A sweet sugar stick was handed to me.
“Wow, the line is crazy long! I bought one for you too, so be grateful.”
“Hmm yum. Thank you, thank you.”
The moment I took a bite of the churro, a loud cheer erupted from the stadium.
Monica Ricci and Aaron Krüger entered the training arena through the gate.
A transparent outer wall was erected between the training arena and the audience seats, and the players faced each other and shook hands.
“Heheh, look at this, sis.”
“What is it?”
Saetbyeol leaned over to show me a community post.
[Expressions of Na-me Analyzed by the Expert Instructor for Every Game Scene]
(Neutral Na-me.jpg)
This is Na-me’s usual expression. It mostly shows up when they’re exchanging meaningless jabs.
2. (Aaaah my eyes Na-me.jpg)
When a devastating scene occurs, Na-me rubs the inside of their eyes with the middle finger. Today, when the Georgia player missed a crucial uppercut and fell over their own feet, Na-me rubbed for a shocking three seconds.
3. (Sucking Na-me.jpg)
I’m not sure, but this is the action Na-me shows just before the game starts tilting one way. Those pouting lips are just cute.
4. (Contempt Na-me.jpg)
Surprisingly, it isn’t a contemptuous expression. This shows up when deeply analyzing or when the battle is so close that the outcome is uncertain.
5. (Yawn Na-me.jpg)
This is when there’s no chance of a turnaround; Na-me yawns. You can see their lower canines are missing.
(Lit Pepe.jpg)
Let’s all focus on Na-me’s expressions and fully enjoy the magic battle!
“Hey, why are you analyzing my expressions like that… Oof!”
I almost shouted but quickly bit my tongue remembering my missing canine.
– Bwahahaha!
– I’m going to be aware of this forever now! 😂
– I knew about the yawn but how did you find out about the sucking?
– Even if NoName loses a tooth, they’ve still got adult ones left!
– Please cherish Na-me! 😭😭
– The moment that expression pops up, I’ll act like I know the game is leaning!
“Guys, I don’t make those kinds of faces. Please don’t misunderstand.”
I definitely will not give the viewers what they want.
I pulled out the bubble gum I had prepared and popped it into my mouth.
The much-anticipated countdown began—it was 30 seconds!
“Both players have strong instantaneous mana output, so the likelihood of it turning into a physical endurance match seems extremely low. It will depend on how aggressively they push in the early stage. Let’s watch carefully for that.”
[3! 2! 1!]
Beep beep beep-!
[The match has begun! As expected, the plasma drive is activated! Krüger is blocking the magic head-on, while Ricci is targeting the rear with double casting! Now, there’s an electrifying magic balance precariously formed in the center! How long can this tense power struggle last?…]
[Ricci is weaving through the gaps! Whoa! She scored a hit with Ignis Chamber, gaining 5%! An amazing start from Ricci!]
“Wowwwww!”
Krüger retreated a step as Monica Ricci managed to score a valid hit.
The response time is quite fierce. We can say they’re in decent condition today.
Chew chew-
“Great start. However, Krüger isn’t really going all out yet, so for now it’s just small gains… Eyebrow? Why my eyebrow?”
– ‘That expression’
– Was that real?! 😂😂
– Please hit them harder, champion!
– Angry Na-me is terrifying! 😱😱😱
– ???: Is this all you’ve got, you noobs?!
[Monica Ricci! She’s caught Krüger from behind!]
“Wooooo!”
The audience collectively stood up just 30 seconds into the match.
Boldly, Monica predicted Krüger’s barrier magic and broke it.
A magic circle wrapped around her right arm, spinning rapidly and emitting a golden glow.
‘We’ve got to go for it! Right now!’
[Cast: Self-Portrait – Repulsion]
Boom-!
The concentrated magical power slammed down, causing grass to soar into the air.
But…
[Krüger dodges it by a hair’s breadth! Incredible reaction speed!]
Monica’s decision was just half a beat too late.
‘Oh dear, that silly one.’
She was too greedy.
Quickly, she rubbed her eyes that had itched with her little finger.
“Ah…!”
– Na-me got caught again! 😂😂
– Wow, that’s science!
– That should have definitely hit! 😂
– The champion looks frustrated!
– I can’t focus on the match… all I can see is Na-me’s face…
“Can you not make a ruckus and just watch? Are you not going to concentrate on the match? Do you want to get hit?”
– ^^7
– Do you think this magic battle is a joke? For Na-me, this is war.
– Now even her face can create content—God Na-me!
– If you get hit by Na-me, your life’s over!!!
[07:35]
Krüger mounted a serious counterattack.
A light-resonance barrier magic spread and trapped Monica’s plasma.
However, Monica skillfully covered the area outside the barrier with her mana.
[Cast: Interference Destruction]
Inside the barrier, the plasma cloud accelerated and shot out through a tiny gap.
Like a dancer in a silk gown, the plasma cloud gracefully flowed over Monica’s skin, enhancing its power.
In an instant, the plasma transformed into 15 lightning bolts that relentlessly hammered Krüger’s barrier.
Pffwwww boom-!
At the same moment, the gum I was chewing popped, sticking to my lips.
Suck suck-
I desperately paddled my tongue to retrieve the pieces of gum that had escaped.
“Ehew, Monica did well, right? Momentarily coating her skin with barrier mana like that means she can transform the magic circle far more effectively than when manipulating it in the air.”
– So cute so cute so cute so cute!
– Aaaah, I’ve lost to NoName!
– Don’t just rely on your face for commentary!
– I’m just giving up on watching the match! 😂
I had chewed so hard, the sweet flavor had vanished long ago.
‘Still, Monica’s hanging in there.’
Krüger was blatantly targeting Monica’s head.
She was still overly concentrating on the barrier, startled, but.
Now, Monica was daring enough to launch a counterattack.
[14:37]
Swish-
Krüger successfully created a long mana whip and wrapped it around Monica’s neck.
But there were only 23 seconds left until halftime.
‘No need to escape.’
Monica calculated rationally, precisely as I intended.
[Cast: Arc Discharge]
Zzzzzzzzzzzap-!
“Grrr!”
“Hwaaa!”
Heat, electric shock, and then explosion.
A brilliant blue flash filled the training arena.
Amidst the thick smoke, the players knelt and stood up.
Beep beep beep-!
[Time: 15:00]
[Monica Ricci (Italy)] [68% | 49%]
[Aaron Krüger (Germany)] [80% | 37%]
“Ahhh… a 12% difference? At least today, I think Monica will win.”
On one side, desperately hoping for victory, I couldn’t fully enjoy it.
But the performance was promising for the second half.
*
The match ended.
Monica Ricci won the first round, leaving 23% of her barrier intact.
Considering Krüger’s good performance, it was an even more valuable result.
[Super Cup Semifinal Match – Monica Ricci Defeats Aaron Krüger Despite Six-Week Injury]
[Monica Ricci’s Easy Victory! Is the secret the NoName Camp’s training?]
[Nine Wizards Gather at Ricci Mansion… Speculation of lively information exchange.]
[Controversy of Ricci Player Assault During NoName Live Broadcast… “I asked Na-me out of competitiveness just before the match,” she clarified.]
Meanwhile, the other bracket featuring players from Switzerland and Sweden faced public criticism.
They reportedly dragged the game, keeping the barrier above 50% until the 30-minute mark.
‘Did they fall asleep while fighting?’
Back on the train to Italy.
“Kuuuuuuu… Heheh…”
Cheon Saetbyeol had clearly lost interest in that match, putting on a sleep mask and dozing off first.
“Magic battles don’t get boring easily. Should we watch the replay by ourselves?”
It’s because magic battles can be fun even when 2nd grade elementary kids fight.
If their skills are somewhat similar, it results in numerous classic scenes.
– You’re gonna regret that.
– Can you handle that power?
– This will be my insomnia treatment from now on.
[Oliver Larson vs Lukas Schmid – European Super Cup Semifinal Match 1 Full]
I rubbed my eyes in disbelief.
In the early stages of the match, two players clashed with wands in the center.
After that, there was hardly any movement at all.
They occasionally fired Arc Discharges, but that was it.
“Could it be they both sprained their wrists?”
That seemed like a possibility.
Peaceful stalemate continued until the crowd finally erupted with jeers.
As the first half ended and they transitioned to the second, the situation didn’t improve at all.
“Ugh, my eyes are itchy… I feel like my eyes are rotting in real time…!”
– Hahaha!
– This is truly a legendary match.
– What wrongs did those audiences do to pay to watch this?
– It’s somewhat misleading to say) the match is rotting the eyes.
– It’s not misleading, that’s just what was said! 😂
I tried my best to resist the itch, but ultimately I rubbed my bloodshot eyes.
“Ahhhh, but why am I so tired today? Sorry, but I’ll just close my eyes for a bit. Please let me know when it’s over.”
I could analyze the match after the second round, it shouldn’t be too late.
“Kuuul… hmm…”
I wanted to watch a few more minutes, but ended up unable to hold on and leaned on Saetbyeol’s shoulder.
“Umm, what’s this…”
She seemed to awaken slightly from my movement and made a pillow with her arm for me.
It was ticklish yet cozy and warm energy spread from my neck throughout my body.
[An intense psychological battle is currently underway. Who will draw their sword first, Larson or Schmid! @#($@$&#$]
The last-ditch efforts of the commenters to wake me flowed weakly through my earphones.
