After months of grinding in the academy, Ronaldo received a surprise: training with the senior
team for a week. The locker room was larger, colder. Legends walked its halls. "Keep your
head down and your feet fast," Coach Ryan whispered. [SYSTEM UPDATE] Senior
Integration: Stage 1 Mentorship Opportunity Unlocked During a water break, Ryan Giggs
approached. "You've got the speed. But speed without vision is just wasted fuel." That night,
Ronaldo rewound Giggs' assists ten times. [SYSTEM UPDATE] Tactical Study Bonus
Vision +2 Playmaking Trait Progress: 40% In a closed-door match, Ronaldo faced off
against United's reserve defenders. He spun one, outran another, and buried the ball near
post. Sir Alex whispered to his assistant, "If he keeps this up, he'll debut before 18."
[SYSTEM NOTICE] First-Team Coach Impression: +12 The legendary No. 7 jersey was
shown to him after training. Not offered-just a glimpse. "Greatness wears this," Sir Alex said.
"It's not a gift. It's earned." Ronaldo nodded, fists clenched. "I'll earn it." A letter with a red
seal arrived: national team U17 training camp. His dream had always been to wear Portugal's
crest. But now, he wanted to dominate in it. [SYSTEM QUEST] Rise of the Selecao Star
(Stage 1) Objective: Score or assist in debut Back in Lisbon for the camp, he found familiar
faces-and Tiago Freitas. "You're just lucky, Ronaldo." "No. I'm inevitable." They would face
Spain's U17s next. Scouts from Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia were watching. The match
was intense. Spain pressed. Portugal defended. In the 88th minute, Ronaldo broke free on
the counter. One touch. Shot. Goal. Portugal 2 - 1 Spain [SYSTEM QUEST COMPLETE]
National Reputation +10 Unlock: Press Resistance (Lv. 1) Tiago failed to deliver. He missed
chances. Was subbed off. Back at camp, he confronted Ronaldo. "You think you're better
than everyone?" "No," Ronaldo replied calmly. "I train until I am." [SYSTEM RIVALRY]
Status: Dominant Manchester was colder than before. But Ronaldo had changed. He was
now a national-level player. He felt it in every sprint, every pass. His first-team debut was no
longer a dream-it was a schedule. The mirror reflected a leaner, faster, hungrier version of
his young self. "I am Cristiano Ronaldo," he said aloud. "And this time, I am not just chasing
greatness-I'm redefining it." [SYSTEM UPDATE] Skill Tier: Bronze I Silver III Path to
Legacy: Phase 3 Unlocked