The day after the match, Jemil woke up to 3 missed calls, 12 messages, and a notification that made his stomach twist.
New System Notification: "Major Divergence Path Activated"
Offer: Transfer to Real Madrid Youth B
Time Remaining: 72 Hours
Confirm: [Y/N]
Warning: Legacy divergence will reach irreversible levels. Rivals and allies will permanently shift.
Bonus: Unlock "Madrid Mentality" Trait
Jemil sat on the edge of his bed, Neymar's phone in his hand, the white glow from the screen reflecting in his wide, conflicted eyes.
Madrid?
This early?
He hadn't even trained a full month as Neymar. The offer wasn't just early — it was impossible. Something that never happened in the original timeline.
And that's exactly what made it tempting.
🕸 Social Media: Madness Unfolds
The internet hadn't cooled down. If anything, it was catching fire.
🐦 @BarcaDNA
"Neymar's gonna ruin his career if he chases money this early. Madrid is a trap."
🐦 @FootyGenius
"Not normal. Look at how fast his feet move. Has anyone checked if this guy's on some enhancement?"
🐦 @GoalBrasil
"Neymar's family refuses to comment on viral clip rumors. Medical record inconsistencies now being investigated."
📸 @TikTok/KingOfDribbles
"This can't be real. Is this FIFA 25 beta footage???"
1.3M likes. 20K shares. 5M views in 24 hours.
Jemil didn't even post it. And now his face was everywhere.
He walked into the Santos training ground and was met with side-eyes and whispers.
"He's not even human…"
"Madrid offered him a deal? Already?"
"Didn't he have a concussion or something last month?"
"I saw him train alone at 3am on Sunday. What 17-year-old does that?"
⚽ Training Ground Cold War
The drills that day felt like war.
Teammates started hacking him during rondo. The right-back refused to pass to him. The coach watched in silence — like he didn't know what Jemil was anymore.
Jemil didn't react.
But the System did.
[New Trait Detected: "Isolated Star"]
Gain +5 Focus in hostile environments.
Team Chemistry -10
He was becoming untouchable.
But also alone.
📞 The Call That Changed Everything
That evening, a call finally went through.
"Neymar?" the voice was low. Brazilian. Calm, but powerful.
"Yes… I mean—" Jemil cleared his throat. "Yeah. It's me."
"This is Emilio. I represent the Madrid youth scouting division. We were impressed. More than impressed."
Silence.
"I'm calling to let you know… the offer is real. Fully sanctioned. We can move you to Spain within two weeks. Training with Castilla. Exposure to La Liga facilities. If you're serious about being the best, this is your path."
Jemil's heart thudded.
"Is this… normal?"
"It's not."
Emilio paused.
"That's why it's perfect for someone like you."
Click.
🧠 System Decision Menu (At Night)
That night, the GOAT System opened an urgent prompt:
🧭 Divergence Point: "Legacy Fracture"
⚪ Remain in Brazil
Train under expected Neymar timeline
Gradual rise, higher chemistry
Unlock: "National Hero" path
⚪ Transfer to Real Madrid
Break Neymar's canon
Create rivalry with Messi earlier
Unlock: "White Villain Arc"
Time Remaining to Choose: 48 hours
System Note: Emotional instability detected. Decision will affect system synchronization.
Jemil stood by the window of the apartment, shirtless, breathing in the early Rio air.
He could still feel the pressure of the boots on his feet, the rush of that volleyed goal, the silence before the net rippled. It was addictive. Unreal.
And yet…
"Why am I still scared?"
A sudden thought struck him — one he hadn't dared to voice until now.
What if I'm not supposed to follow Neymar's path at all?
What if I was reborn to surpass it… by burning it down?
🚨 Chapter 3 Cliffhanger
He checked his DMs. One caught his eye.
🔒 @GOATWatcher:
"You're not Neymar. Not really.
Don't take the Madrid deal. They're watching you.
I know what you are."
Jemil's breath caught.
"Who the hell…?"
The account was already deleted.