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After training that day, Zachary boarded Angelo's Citroen and quickly returned to his room at the J Hotel for the night. He was eager to wash up and head to bed early so he could be fresh for the ga the following day. But just after he closed the door behind him and stepped into his comfy living quarters, a system notification imdiately rang within his mind.
"DING"
"The system has detected that the user is now a part of Juventus' 2014–15 UEFA Champions League squad," the system AI's apathetic voice sounded in his mind. "Conditions for the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League long-term serial challenge have been t, and the respective system mission initiated successfully."
"Does the user wish to view the details of the mission right away?"
"Yes, please," Zachary replied almost instantaneously. "Bring up the details of the mission right away."
"Command received," said the system AI as the all-familiar translucent crystal-like display manifested before Zachary. "Mission details have been displayed on the interface."
"Great," Zachary said as he tossed the gym bag containing his training gear to the side. Without further ado, he settled on the cozy and wide bed in the hotel room and began perusing the information displayed on the system interface.
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GOAT MISSIONS
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#NEW MISSION: 2014–15 UEFA Champions League Serial Challenge
->The system has detected that the user is part of Juventus' 2014–15 UEFA Champions League squad. The system has designed an associated mission for the tournant.
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->The user needs to accept the mission first to stand a chance of winning rewards after completing the milestones below.
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*Milestone 1: Play over 75% of the fixtures of the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League for Juventus.
*Milestone 2: Help Juventus qualify as number one (team with most points) from the group to the round-of-sixteen stage of the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League tournant.
*Milestone 3: Help Juventus qualify for the quarter-finals stage of the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League tournant.
*Milestone 4: Help Juventus qualify for the semi-finals stage of the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League tournant.
*Milestone 5: Help Juventus qualify for the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League finals.
*Milestone 6: Help Juventus overco all odds and beco the champions of the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League tournant.
*Milestone 7: Provide the most assists in the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League tournant while playing for Juventus.
*Milestone 8: Beco the top scorer of the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League tournant while playing for Juventus.
*Milestone 9: Score eighteen or more goals to break the individual goal-scoring record in a single UEFA Champions League season convincingly (The system will not consider penalties converted as part of the user's overall goal tally at the end of the tournant for this specific milestone).
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*Rewards:
->Milestone 1 completion reward: 2,000 Juju-points
->Milestone 2 completion reward: 5,000 Juju-points
->Milestone 3 completion reward: 10,000 Juju-points
->Milestone 4 completion reward: 30,000 Juju-points
->Milestone 5 completion reward: 40,000 Juju Points
->Milestone 6 completion reward: 200,000 Juju Points
->Milestone 7 completion reward: 70,000 Juju-points
->Milestone 8 completion reward: 100,000 Juju-points
->Milestone 9 completion reward: A dosage of an SS-grade vitality-enhancing elixir.
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NB: There will be additional rewards if the user realizes any other milestones that can unlock hidden missions.
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->The user can choose not to accept the mission.
*Accept *Reject
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*Punishnt if the user doesn't realize any of the milestones at the end of the tournant: Minus 150,000 Juju points.
*After accepting the mission, the user has to complete at least one milestone before the tournant ends to escape the penalty.
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*Remarks: Consistency, coupled with the occasional breaking of records, is the straight way to the zenith of greatness in any sport. Additionally, the user must understand that a champion is one who is rembered by a generation, but a legend or a GOAT is one who is never forgotten across generations.
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Zachary breathed in deeply to calm himself down after perusing the contents displayed on the interface. He was in a bit of an agitated mood, especially after his eyes took in the SS-grade vitality-enhancing elixir that was the reward for the ninth mission milestone. He was well aware that he would be able to elevate his attributes by a level or two within a short period if he could obtain such a prize from the system.
But the crucial point to consider was: Could he overco all odds and score more than seventeen goals to break Cristiano Ronaldo's goal-scoring record in a single season? Could he achieve such a feat without including penalties into his goal tally at the end of the tournant?
After a few monts of introspection, Zachary realized that he would have to play like a freak of nature and, at the sa ti, beco lucky on several occasions to score such a number of goals in a single UEFA Champions League season. He would have to bag at least two goals for Juventus in most Champions League fixtures if he wished to stand a chance to achieve such a lofty objective. That was the only way he would be sure to create history and break Cristiano Ronaldo's single-season goal-scoring record.
"I can only take things slow," Zachary resolved. "I must focus on achieving results in individual matches rather than setting almost impossible goals."
All that mattered for Zachary at the mont was to establish himself and seal his place within the Juventus starting eleven. He wished to play his heart out on the field and convince the coaches and the fans of his ability. He yearned to beco a star — a household na in the whole of Turin as soon as possible. And only then would he begin focusing on battling it out with the other generational greats in the football world.
"Bzzt Bzzzt! Bzzt Bzzzt!"
Zachary's phone vibrated from within his trouser pocket just as he was still musing about the new system mission. He imdiately fished it out and glanced at the screen. The next mont, his spirits lifted as he realized the call was from Emily, his considerate and ever-caring agent.
"Hello, Emily," he spoke into the phone after pressing the accept button. "It has been long since we talked. How are you doing?"
"I'm doing okay," Emily replied from the other end of the line. "How's life at Juventus? Are you settling in well?"
"I'm doing fine at the club," Zachary replied, his tone laced with a tinge of unconcealable pride. "I'm in the starting eleven for Juventus' Champions League ga against Malmo tomorrow."
"Oh, my!" Emily exclaid, her voice rising up a notch. "Congs. I'm happy for you. We should maybe et up and celebrate."
"Not a chance," Zachary responded without mincing words. "I have to go to bed early today. I don't wish to doze off during the ga tomorrow."
Emily chuckled. "There's no need to get all serious. I was only joking. By the way, I'm already here in Turin with Kristin, John Hansen - a caraman and video editor I hired, Coach Bjørn Peters, and his wife. They have completed all necessary procedures and are ready to join your team and start working."
"Oh, finally," Zachary remarked. "Say hi to them for ."
There was a few seconds of silence at the other end of the line before Emily spoke again. "How should I arrange them?"
"Arrange them in a hotel for the mont," Zachary instructed. "We can slowly sort out their living provisions after my schedule opens up."
"Okay," Emily readily agreed. "That aside, can you get us tickets for the ga tomorrow? Or should we go ahead and buy for ourselves?"
"Of course, I'll get you the tickets for the ga," Zachary responded. "I have ten with here. Angelo can deliver them to you tomorrow morning."
"That's great," Emily said. "Thanks."
"You're welco," Zachary replied. "By the way, Camilla alerted that Audi wants to renew my endorsent contract. Have you had from them yet?"
"Yes, I have. The Audi representatives contacted last week, wanting to renew your contract as soon as possible. But I decided to ignore them for the ti being as I'm aware that you're busy settling into your new team. Moreover, they were not the only ones. The Nike people also contacted about a contract extension, while the Puma representatives want to hijack the endorsent deal and bring you over to their side. But, as I said, I'll continue turning a blind eye to all their offers until I'm sure you've settled down in Turin."
"I think that's a great plan," Zachary comnded. "We can wait until I start performing well in the Serie A before negotiating with them. That should elevate our bargaining power by at least a level or two during negotiations."
"Exactly, my plan," Emily confird. "I want to get better deals for you this ti around. You only need to perform on the pitch to ease the tasks on my side."
Zachary chuckled and continued chatting with Emily for a few more minutes. They talked about several issues concerning his career, including endorsent deals, training plans, personal trainers, and the salary structure of employees, among other things. After exhausting all topics, they said their goodbyes and ended their long phone conversation.
Zachary imdiately rose from the bed, undressed, and entered the shower. He spent a few minutes cleaning up before settling on his reading table to watch match videos and highlights on his laptop.
He put extra emphasis on studying how famous playmakers, including Zinedine Zidane and Lionel ssi, behaved while off the ball. He ticulously analyzed their playing styles for an hour or two before jumping into bed and entering the sweet and welcoming slumberland. He had done all he could to prepare for the ga against Malmo. What remained was for him to step onto the pitch and play his heart out for Juventus.
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