Living As the Villainess Queen (Web Novel KR) - Chapter 26: Between Reason and Desire (1)

Eric Maddox, a 70-year-old American retired football coach once hailed for his tactical brilliance, now forgotten by time—closes his eyes for what he believes is a normal nap in his quiet Florida retirement home.But when he opens them, he's not staring at ceiling tiles, instead, he's on a touchline.Wearing boots in the rain.With players running on the pitch, fans jeering behind barriers, and the smell of cheap turf pellets in the air.“What the hell is this?”He’s twenty-five again, but it’s not Earth. It’s a world where football reigns supreme. A world where the sport is religion, its practitioners, deities in cleats. Coaches are revered, players are worshipped, and even the kit man gets treated like royalty.But there's one catch: none of it is familiar. The clubs, the players, the leagues, the competitions, and even the currency—they're all different. Alien. Like waking up in a dream where the rules are the same, but the language is foreign.As if that wasn’t enough, the body he’s now in? A youth coach with a laughable win record, a looming divorce, and a measly fifty thousand in the bank that his ex-wife is fighting tooth and nail to take. All of it.Just when the spiral seems inevitable, a monotone chime pierces the noise.[Initiating Golden Finger…][…45%… 75%… 100%][System Integration Complete.][Welcome, host. You are now bound to the Pro Manager System. Objective: Dominate the Football World. A new era begins]From washed-up has-been to chosen one of destiny, Eric Maddox is about to trade arthritis pills for tactical boards, and shuffleboard for Prestigious Cup glory.Because in this world, tactics are power.And on this touchline, he’s about to become a god.

Wendy Waltz, a diehard anti romantic! Though born as royalty, she had been neglected by her father and bullied by her stepmother and younger sibling. To make this worse, she had been betrayed by her lover. She throws away her royalty and name and starts anew with a new name and a strange power! But who is this Head of the Imperial Guards, Lard Shroder, who keeps appearing beside her?

Step into the extraordinary world of Liu Yong, where transmigration and leveling up collide unexpectedly. Imagine waking up one day to find yourself in someone else's body but with a remarkable companion. Liu Yong's mutant snapping turtle possesses the power to level up its features, unlocking incredible abilities that enhance Liu Yong's life beyond measure.

With each level up, Liu Yong's bond with his magical pet grows more assertive, and their combined power becomes unstoppable. But it's not just about personal growth - Liu Yong's newfound abilities also open up possibilities for his business ventures. With the help of his pet, he could expand his enterprise and amass a fortune beyond his wildest dreams.

So, what would you do if you found yourself in Liu Yong's shoes? How would you use a leveling-up pet's power to transform your existence? The possibilities are endless, and the journey is yours to embark upon. Are you ready to discover what lies beyond the boundaries of your imagination?

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