119: European football giants form a group to challenge the club.
At this moment, in an apartment in the Bullfighting Country.
European football superstar Messi received a call from his teammate Neymar.
Neymar's voice was urgent.
"Hey, buddy, have you heard about the situation in the Dragon Country?"
Messi sighed.
"Of course, but to be honest, friend, I don't believe it."
"I don't believe Dragon Country's skills could improve this much in such a short time."
"I don't know what tricks the Dragon Country used to make Japan kneel and admit defeat. There might be some conspiracy behind it."
"Maybe it's some kind of martial arts fraud. My coach Bliss is already in the Dragon Country learning kung fu."
Neymar hissed through his teeth.
"Buddy, I hadn't thought of that."
"But whatever the reason, I plan to go to the Dragon Country myself to see and test whether the Dragon Country people are really that powerful."
"If it's true, I need to take a vacation before we face them, to protect my status in the football world."
Messi felt a bit helpless.
"Friend, if this is true, none of us will be able to protect our status."
"But believe me, it won't be true."
"However, I do plan to go with you. Not because I'm afraid of losing my status in football, but to bring Bliss back."
Neymar was delighted.
"That's great, buddy! I was calling to invite you along in the first place."
"It's best that you agreed."
The two chatted for a while. Messi remembered something and asked,
"By the way, did you ask Ronaldo? Is he going?"
Neymar laughed.
"Hmph, that kid is probably already at the airport."
"He said if he goes late, he won't catch the hot Dragon Country duck."
"Who knows if he's going to challenge them or just eat duck."
"..."
Messi narrowed his eyes.
"I see. It seems the Dragon Country is truly full of dangers."
"Not only is there martial arts fraud, there might also be duck fraud!"
"For the sake of world safety, we must make this trip!"
...The next day, when Neymar and Messi arrived at the Capital City Olympic Stadium lounge, they were stunned by the scene inside.
The spacious VIP lounge was packed with people, almost to the point of being impassable.
Looking around, they were all famous European Teams and players.
Not only were there currently world-renowned international football stars, but also retired former superstars.
Even their own teammates had arrived.
And Ronaldo, whom they hadn't seen in a long time, was carrying a large bag, handing out duck and roast duck to everyone.
Everyone was eating with loud "smacking" sounds, each looking utterly enraptured.
So much so that when they saw Neymar and Messi, they gave them a very perfunctory greeting before turning back to devour the meat.
Messi was extremely shocked, but this was within his expectations.
At this moment, his expression was like that of Detective Kogoro Mouri investigating a case and discovering a clue.
"The Dragon Country's duck indeed has a problem! Look, their eyes are all glazed over."
"Good thing we two haven't eaten yet. To understand the Dragon Country's conspiracy, we must first keep our minds clear."
Not hearing Neymar's response, Messi turned in confusion, only to find Neymar was nowhere to be seen.
It turned out Neymar had already squatted down next to Ronaldo.
With one hand grabbing duck and the other holding a roast duck pancake Ronaldo had wrapped for him, he was going at it from both sides.
Messi's eyes widened.
Good grief, in just two seconds, Neymar was also eating with loud "smacking" sounds!
The Dragon Country's duck was truly terrifying!
Just as he was shocked, Ronaldo approached with the bag in hand.
"Brother, want some?"
"Authentic Dragon Country duck, so good."
Messi couldn't help but roll his eyes.
It was because of this glutton that everyone's willpower was now mostly weakened by this duck.
How could they clearly see through the Dragon Country's deception now?
No, this time, as the Dragon Country saying goes, he would be the Lone Vigilant One.
However, just as he was about to refuse, Messi felt his nostrils, which had been blocked for half a month due to a cold, clear up.
An irresistible aroma rushed into his nose, making him instinctively swallow his saliva.
Ronaldo smiled understandingly.
"Hehe, hungry guy, come have a piece."
"This duck will definitely sweep away your hunger and let you be yourself again!"
Messi snorted coldly in his heart.
No, he wouldn't eat it.
He would stay clear-headed!
Clear, clear, clear... However, when he came to his senses again, he cried.
Because he had already taken the meat and was going at it from both sides, his mouth chewing loudly.
Fuck.
The Dragon Country's duck problem is no small matter.
This stuff is just too delicious!
... After enjoying a good meal and drinking the flower tea prepared by the stadium staff, everyone felt incredibly blissful.
After a while, they finally remembered the purpose of their trip to the Dragon Country.
They had come under the pretext of watching matches and learning, but actually wanted to see the real level of the Dragon Country Team.
But they heard that due to yesterday's incident, the subsequent matches had been postponed.
At this moment, the players from the two countries scheduled to play were conducting free training on the field.
So, led by Ronaldo, everyone reluctantly forced themselves to leave the lounge filled with the fragrance of duck and tea.
Not long after, the group arrived at the venue where the Dragon Country players were practicing.
The Dragon Country players were very excited to suddenly see so many football luminaries.
Could they all have come to visit Brother Lin out of admiration?
But it seems because of Brother Lin, their treatment had also improved.
These football stars actually came to see them in person!
Once everyone entered, out of courtesy, the players uniformly extended their arms, wanting to shake hands with them.
"Hello everyone, welcome to the Dragon Country!"
However, as soon as their hands went out, Messi, Neymar, and Beckham in the front row all quickly dodged, jumping back a step.
The faces of all the European players changed simultaneously.
Holy crap.
These guys aren't going to give them a palm strike right after meeting, are they?
If the rumors are true and these Dragon Country players have become so powerful in such a short time, then their kung fu must be formidable.
In those movies, Dragon Country masters can kill someone with a palm strike without even touching them.
It's really scary.
It was Ronaldo who ran out from the crowd and first reached out to shake a Dragon Country player's hand.
Then he turned back and said disdainfully,
"What are you guys doing?"
"They're just shaking hands."
Everyone realized.
Oh.
So it's just a handshake.
Only then did everyone step forward together to shake hands with the Dragon Country players.
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the European Team made a suggestion.
"Everyone, how about we just kick the ball around for a bit?"
The simplest way to test the Dragon Country players' real level was to compete with them or have a joint pre-match training session like this.
The Dragon Country players nodded in agreement.
After all, for a long time, they had never played against these strong European Teams.
Because usually during the World Cup, they couldn't even make it past the qualifiers.
Having such an opportunity was, of course, good...