The moment Eric finally began running, the entire training ground erupted into noise.
Students who had been silently observing the tactical exchange between Damon and Lucian suddenly found themselves shouting all at once as the match transformed from a calculated battle of positioning into complete chaos. Several students pointed toward Eric while others immediately stood up from where they had been sitting, unable to remain still as the situation unfolded before them.
Because nobody—
Absolutely nobody—
Had expected Eric of all people to become the most important player on the field.
Least of all Eric himself.
The orange-haired boy sprinted forward while clutching the ball against his chest as though it were a priceless treasure someone was actively attempting to steal from him.
Which, unfortunately, was exactly what was happening.
"I HAVE THE BALL!"
His voice echoed across the field.
The next moment his expression changed.
"WHY DO I HAVE THE BALL?!"
