HCB Chapter 712: Defeat first and then destroy the heart, the tacit understanding between Beichuan and R
Chapter 712: Defeat first and then destroy the heart, the tacit understanding between Beichuan and R
Wait until the medical team leaves.
The referee on the podium slowly stood up, straightened his collar, and then cleared his throat. The sound was transmitted throughout the stadium through the loudspeaker.
"The third singles match of the U-17 World Cup between the Swiss U-17 team and the Free State U-17 team."
He paused, his tone slightly heavy.
"Because the third singles player of the Free State U-17 team is injured and cannot continue the competition."
As soon as the words fell, the entire stadium seemed to fall into a strange silence.
People held their breath, waiting for the final verdict.
"So the winner of this match is..."
Just as the referee was about to announce the result, a sudden voice pierced the stagnant air—
"Uncle referee, I give up."
The person who spoke was Jin Akutsu, who was standing on the sidelines of the court.
His short silver hair was slightly messy, and there were still some beads of sweat on his forehead from when he was warming up.
He placed his right hand on his waist, raised his left hand casually, and a defiant smile appeared on his face.
That smile seemed to be full of arrogance that came from the bones, with a hint of provocation, mixed with an elusive sense of relief.
As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.
"Wow!!!"
Exclamations, discussions, and surprised whispers exploded almost at the same time.
The crowd in the stands was in an uproar. Some people stood up suddenly, some opened their eyes wide, and some even couldn't believe their ears.
Immediately afterwards, the entire Citi Field fell into deathly silence, as if even the wind had stopped.
No one expected that this game, which was originally destined to be won by the Swiss U-17 team, would have a dramatic turn at the last moment.
However, after a brief moment of shock, everyone quickly came to their senses - this sudden change, if not due to some hidden reason, was the result of some tactical arrangement.
So, everyone's eyes turned to two directions at the same time: on one side was the captain of the Swiss team, Kitagawa, and on the other side was the captain of the Free State team, Ralf Reinhardt.
Only these two people are most likely to explain the reasons behind all this.
"Hero Wang Beichuan!"
"Hero Wang Beichuan!"
"Hero Wang Beichuan!"
The next moment, the entire stadium erupted in deafening shouts and cheers as if it were a ignited flame.
The fans' enthusiasm was completely released at this moment, with applause, cheers and screams coming one after another, sweeping over like a tide.
There is no doubt that what everyone is most looking forward to at this moment is the head-to-head confrontation between Kitagawa and Ralph Reinhardt.
That fateful confrontation has long gone beyond a simple victory or defeat and has become a contest of faith and glory.
"That's really quite remarkable!"
Listening to the shouts and cheers one after another, Ralph Reinhardt stood where he was, his hands crossed in front of his chest, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, but a complicated look flashed in his eyes.
He sighed softly, his voice barely audible.
Although the result of this game seemed to be that the Free State team lost, in fact, this was exactly the arrangement that he and Kitagawa had tacitly agreed upon.
He knew clearly that Kitagawa chose to let Akutsu surrender voluntarily in order to give the Freedom Nations team a chance to breathe and also to compete with him.
Ralph Reinhardt could only respond to Kitagawa's courage and confidence with a sigh.
“Although it seems like a victory that was given to me.”
"But Reinhardt, this is your only chance."
"After all, the behavior of this little brat Beichuan is risky."
Echizen Nanjiro stood aside and spoke in a serious tone.
His eyes were sharp, as if they could penetrate people's hearts.
His understanding of Beichuan was limited to his infuriating and sinister character, and his talent and gifts that were so outrageous that even he himself was somewhat envious.
But because of this, he understood more clearly that Beichuan's ability to make such a decision meant that he recognized and respected Ralph.
Hearing this, Ralph Reinhardt smiled slightly, his eyes firm: "Coach Echizen, I understand this."
“It’s still unclear who will have the last laugh.”
Although the master-level Kitagawa is like a huge mountain to many people, making them breathless, Ralph Reinhardt firmly believes that since Kitagawa is willing to make this seemingly "merciful" move, he will certainly not show his full strength without reservation in the next game.
This is a kind of confidence, but also a temptation.
Although this prediction sounds a bit self-deceptive, he can only pin his hopes on Kitagawa's arrogance.
"that……"
"Captain Reinhardt, I'll take over then?"
Gazel Jackson, who was standing aside, spoke cautiously, his voice filled with obvious nervousness and uneasiness.
He is an ordinary high school player and was originally just a small transparent person in the Liberty National Team.
But after losing three consecutive games, he finally realized that the strength of the Swiss U-17 team was far beyond their imagination.
Even if a junior high school player is sent to the singles match, the opponent will probably give up the game without hesitation.
Just like a prey being fed, even if you resist in your heart, you cannot change the direction of your fate.
"Go."
Ralph Reinhardt nodded, his tone calm but firm.
He didn't say much, because he knew that every minute and every second now was a preparation for the upcoming final battle.
He looked up at Beichuan in the distance. The sunlight shone on his profile, reflecting an almost divine glow.
And Beichuan was looking at him quietly, with a deep gaze, as if silently conveying some message.
The two young hearts reached a certain understanding at this moment.
Not long after.
The broadcast sound echoed in the stadium again.
“瑞士U-17代表队与自由国U-17代表队的U-17世界杯巡回赛第4场单打2比赛。”
"Both players, please prepare to enter the arena."
Basic information of the contestants from both teams also appeared on the giant screen in the stadium.
[Liberty State U-17 team singles second match player: Gazel Jackson (high school junior).]
[Swiss U-17 national team second singles player: Kulalaja Tasta (third year of high school).]
The name on the screen flashed with a cold white light, piercing people's sight like an ice blade.
Compared with the first three games, the current audience obviously has no interest in this game.
They leaned back in their seats in groups of three or four, some were playing with their phones, some were talking in low voices with their friends, and some had even started discussing the last game that was about to take place, paying no attention to the scene before them.
After all, it can be seen from the last game that the Swiss U-17 team will definitely choose to admit defeat in the second singles match.
For the audience, instead of wasting their emotions discussing the outcome of this game, it is better to look forward to the final game.