Tennis: I have inherited the king's legacy and I am invincible

However, despite a premonition, when the dawn of victory ultimately failed to shine upon the Hyotei Academy Tennis Club, the regret and unwillingness pierced everyone's heart like a biting cold wind in winter.

The huge score difference of "5-2" made Oshitari and Mukai seem to be carrying an insurmountable mountain. Even if they wanted to catch up, they seemed powerless.

"5-7", this score not only represents the end of the game, but also serves as a wake-up call to the entire Hyotei team. They have been having such a smooth journey.

This was Hyotei's first defeat in the main competition, and everyone felt very bad.

Oshitari and Mukai were feeling so heavy at the moment that they couldn't express it in words.

Sweat slid down their cheeks, intertwined with the bitterness in their hearts, forming an indescribable feeling.

They walked with heavy steps towards Coach Taro Sakaki step by step. The eyes that were usually full of confidence and sharpness were now filled with deep self-blame and guilt.

"Coach, I'm sorry, we lost." Their voices were low and hoarse, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from the bottom of their hearts with difficulty.

However, Coach Sakaki Taro watched them with an uncanny calm and understanding.

This situation was within his expectations and was acceptable. After all, Oshitari and Hiashi had only officially formed a doubles team for a few months, so it was normal that their tacit understanding was not as high as the other's.

Therefore, he did not blame them too much, but just nodded gently and said in a gentle tone: "Oshitari, Mukai, you have tried your best. Although we lost this game, next time, I want you to win it back for me! The next opponent will not be them, but Rikkai University. Is that okay?"

When they heard the word "Rikkai University", Oshitari and Mukai instantly perked up, their eyes shining.

Yes, and there is Rikkai University, they can’t fall at this time!

……

The unexpected defeat in the previous game was like a short storm. Although it was fierce, it failed to shake the rock-solid tacit understanding between Shishido and Feng.

They stood side by side in a corner of the court, their sweat glistening in the sun, and every stretch and every jump revealed a murderous aura.

The hustle and bustle around them seemed to have moved away from them, leaving only the eye contact between them that could be understood without words. It was the deep trust accumulated from countless battles fought side by side.

Their hearts were burning with fighting spirit, not only for personal honor, but also for revenge for their teammates Ozuki and Hiroyuki.

Coach Sakaki sat in the coaching booth and watched them quietly, his eyes sparkling with admiration and expectation.

He knew that Shishido and Feng had truly grown up. Although they were not very mature yet, they could already stand on their own.

He said, "You can put down your burdens now. Feng, remember, in this match, you are prohibited from using your heavy artillery to serve. The opponent's 'potato soldiers' are very strong, but I believe you can win this match."

Feng's eyes grew more resolute upon hearing this. He nodded slightly, his tone filled with confidence: "Yes, Coach. I understand. Even without the heavy serve, I will work with Shishido-senpai to win this victory for Hyotei. I swear in the name of the Platinum Team!"

Shishido didn't say anything, but his sharp eyes suggested that he was also looking forward to fighting the opposing doubles team.

At this moment, the tacit understanding between Shishido and Feng reached an unprecedented level, as if they had foreseen the moment of victory.

……

"The doubles match between Hyotei Academy and Yamabuki Junior High School will now begin. Hyotei Academy's Ryo Shishido and Chotaro Ho will face Yamabuki Junior High's Masami Higashikata and Kentaro Minami. Both teams, please enter the arena."

Players from both teams were standing ready in front of the net, and the air was filled with a tense and subtle atmosphere.

Kentaro Minami had a playful smile on his face, and his words were a bit joking: "Hey, you two from Hyotei, you are really brave this time, but don't go too far, be careful not to play with fire and get burned." There was a hint of provocation in his eyes.

As the captain of the Yamabuki Junior High School tennis club, he naturally has keen insight.

In the last match against Hyotei, Minami Kentaro could be sure that they did not show any signs of giving their all.

Whether it was Yuushi Oshizuka, who claimed to be able to perform a thousand kinds of ball techniques, or Taketo Mukai, who was known for his special batting, they did not use their respective special skills.

The Hyotei team members seemed to be using Yamabuki as a touchstone to sharpen their own swords.

This contempt made Minami Kentaro feel an indescribable anger in his heart. It was the unwillingness of being underestimated as a strong man, and also the absolute confidence in the strength of his team.

Shishido and Feng, Hyotei's doubles partners, didn't seem to care too much about Minami Kentaro's words. They just exchanged a faint glance and turned to their respective defensive positions in tacit understanding.

However, beneath their calm appearance, their hearts are surging like the tide.

They knew very well that the man in front of them, Minami Kentaro, was no ordinary person.

Last year, when he was only a sophomore, he was already able to form a fearsome doubles team with Dongfang Yamei from the same grade, whose power shocked the whole country.

Now, another year has passed. To what extent have their strength grown?

This is undoubtedly the biggest question in Shishido and Feng's minds, and it is also what they are most vigilant about at the moment.

Just like the previous doubles match, the doubles team of Hyotei Academy once again fell into an unprecedented predicament, as if they were firmly suppressed by an invisible force.

Although the two opposing players did not have outstanding individual skills and failed to show impressive singles strength, the tacit signal tactics between them were like a dense net that tightly bound Hyotei's doubles combination - Shishido Ryo and Hou Chotaro, making the two appear to be struggling on the court.

This code tactic is not just a simple way of communication, it is more like a secret order on the battlefield, making the opponent step into the preset trap step by step without knowing it.

Every serve, every reception, and even every eye contact could be a medium for them to convey information, making Hyotei's doubles team always a step behind in responding, as if they were being played around by the opponent.

What's worse is that Feng's signature move, "One Ball to the Soul," is banned, making Hyotei even more passive.

As the game progressed, the numbers on the scoreboard pierced the hearts of the Ice Emperor people like sharp swords.

The "bang" sound of the ball hitting the racket is not only the sound of the collision between the racket and the tennis ball, but also the continuous impact on the psychological defense line of the Hyotei doubles combination.

"Game Kentaro Yamabuki Minami, Masami Higashikata, 1-0."

"Game Kentaro Yamabuki Minami, Masami Higashikata, 2-0."...

The score continued to snowball until, "Game Yamabukiminami Kentaro, Higashikata Masami, 5-2."

At this moment, the entire stadium seemed to hold its breath, and everyone's eyes were focused on the Hyotei's doubles team.

Shishido Ryo and Hou Chotaro both had solemn expressions on their faces.

They were already standing on the edge of a cliff, and one step back would lead them into the abyss.