amaotonovel Chapter 147: Ice Emperor's Magician
Chapter 147: Ice Emperor's Magician
In the players' lounge at Higa Junior High School, the atmosphere was so heavy that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of it.
Chinen and Hirafuruba sat side by side, both of them revealing unprecedented frustration and unwillingness in their eyes.
Their silence was not only due to physical exhaustion, but also the shock and confusion after being ruthlessly crushed by their opponents.
Behind him, the expressions of the people in Higa were exactly the same, with disbelief and deep worry written all over their faces.
The glaring "3-0" on the scoreboard was like an insurmountable gap, standing between Higa Junior High School and victory.
This number is not just a simple score record, it is more like a heavy blow to the morale of the entire team, causing them, who originally still held on to hope, to fall into the abyss of despair in an instant.
The entire Higa camp seemed to be shrouded in an invisible dark cloud, and the air was filled with depression and frustration.
They didn't expect that this was only the first game of the series and they were about to lose. The feeling of being unable to fight back made every player of Higa Junior High School feel unprecedented frustration.
As the captain of the team, Nagashiro Kimura's face was full of solemnity and deep thought.
He knew very well that his opponents were very strong, especially the player named Hijiruo, whose strength was definitely at the national level.
As for the other Jiro, although he has not yet fully demonstrated his strength, the performance of Hiyoshi Wakaba alone is enough for Hyotei to secure victory in this match.
The situation is not optimistic!
On Bingdi's side, the atmosphere seemed relatively relaxed, as if everything was under control.
"Senior Jilang, I have to stop in the second half. If I steal your thunder again, Senior Tianyu will probably beat me up."
Hiyoshi said to Jiro half jokingly and half seriously with a mischievous smile.
His eyes were full of confidence in Jiro's ability.
Tianyu, who was currently standing on the sidelines, stared at Hiyoshi with a threatening look.
In his heart, he recognized Hiyoshi's ability, but was also displeased with his behavior of "stealing the show".
Before the match, Tianyu had clearly told Hiyoshi that this match was a crucial battle for Jiro to prove his reputation.
In his opinion, even if they lose the game, Hyotei has enough strength to withstand it, but the help he provides to Jiro cannot be measured by wins or losses.
However, Hiyoshi did not seem to fully understand Tianyu's painstaking efforts.
Upon hearing this, Jilang could only smile bitterly.
He shook his head gently, with a gentle light in his eyes.
"Alright, alright, Hiyoshi, leave this to me."
He knew that it had been a long time since he had devoted himself to a game.
Today, he wants to use his actions to prove to everyone that he, Jiro Akutagawa, is also an indispensable member of Hyotei!
As Jilang finished speaking, he seemed to have become a different person, and the aura of his whole body became different.
Now he is Hyotei's "magician", not the previous "net magician". He has evolved in all aspects.
……
After the break, both sides went on the court again.
Hyotei Jiro's serve.
At Higa Junior High School's half, Chinen and Hirakoba were ready for battle.
They knew very well that this game was crucial and a turning point in the team's fate, and there was no room for error.
If the opponent has a powerful serve, then they are finished! If not, then there is still a chance to fight!
The air was filled with tension and solemnity, as if even time had stood still.
Fortunately, this game was served by a guy who didn't look very strong.
As usual, there was still a gentle smile on Jilang's lips, but his eyes revealed a sharpness that should not be underestimated.
With a light shout, he swung the racket, and the tennis ball flew through the air like an arrow, heading straight for Chinen on the left.
Chinen stared at the rapidly approaching tennis ball, feeling relieved.
This ball did not carry the breathtaking spin of Hiyoshi's serve, nor did it have amazing speed and power. It looked so ordinary that it gave him an illusion - he could handle this ball easily.
So, Chinen took a deep breath, adjusted his stance, and tensed all the muscles in his body, preparing to face this seemingly simple attack.
He swung his racket violently, ready to send the ball steadily back to the opponent's court.
However, at this moment, something strange happened!
"boom!"
Chinen felt a flash before his eyes, and then an indescribable shock surged in his heart.
He clearly felt that his racket did not make any contact with the tennis ball, and the ball did not fly away as he expected.
An ominous premonition instantly enveloped his heart.
He looked up suddenly and saw Ping Guchang on his right staring blankly at a ball mark at his feet - that was the mark left by the tennis ball that Jiro had just hit!
"15-0, Hyotei is leading."
The entire stadium was silent. Everyone had a dazed look on their face. They stood motionless with their mouths slightly open, their eyes dull, and even their breathing became weak.
In their eyes, the scene just now was like a magic trick, which made them confused.
Because just now, they saw with their own eyes that the tennis ball was flying towards Chinen, but the next moment, the tennis ball suddenly appeared in the defensive area of Pinggu Field, catching everyone off guard.
Tianyu raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile: "Oh? I didn't expect that this guy Jilang is quite capable. He can actually use this trick so skillfully."
Atobe also laughed, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "This guy always likes to do some little tricks."
With his amazing insight and judgment, he could naturally see through the secret.
In fact, everyone was fooled by Jilang!
This is one of the techniques commonly used by magicians - visual guidance.
Jiro skillfully used his mental power to successfully direct the attention of everyone present, making them mistakenly believe that the tennis ball would fly towards Chinen.
He gave everyone a strong psychological hint, making them naturally think that the ball would fly towards Chinen.
However, the actual situation was that Jiro had already secretly changed the trajectory of the ball and hit the ball towards Pinggu Field.
Due to the influence of psychological suggestion, everyone's attention was completely drawn to Chinen, and no one noticed Jiro's true intentions.
This allowed Jiro to easily fool everyone and win the point.
As for the ball that was hit towards Chinen, it was just an illusion that Jiro used his mental power to induce everyone to have. The real tennis ball was naturally hit towards the Hirako field.
However, Tianyu sighed, "What a pity, in this doubles match, Jilang can't display his full strength."