598 – Soccer (2)
Wherever you go in the world, there is something that adults say. Kids these days have no manners.
It is a fairly famous saying, but it is a tradition that is not a tradition in human history. There is even a similar saying in the earth standard BC.
There are various reasons for this saying, but fundamentally, the generation gap is the biggest. Not only humans, but also elves and demons with long lifespans are the same.
So I nodded my head to the concern that I was not playing outside because I was only playing Call of Duty. It must be so in the eyes of the people here.
Before the advent of the card game Call of Duty, adults would have been satisfied watching their children play outside.
It was because I was able to train my body and develop my social skills while meeting my peers. But not Call of Duty.
It may be possible to develop social skills, but it is difficult to train the body. I just sit at home and play card games.
‘Because there is a strong trend that one should know how to protect one’s own body.’
It doesn’t matter whether it’s a densely populated city or a rural area with few people.
Public order unique to the age of transition from the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. Now even the existence of the most disgusting monsters.
As those two things come together, there is a strong tendency to protect one’s own body.
It can be said to be a somewhat barbaric trend, but it is unavoidable since guns were not even invented.
‘From the point of view of the kids, they’ll just grumble about why.’
The newspaper clearly designates them as ‘kids’, not people who play Call of Duty. That is why I am not criticizing.
It is a game that is still tagged with speculation, but since even the body is neglecting training, you will have no choice but to worry.
It is also easy to collect because of its low price. Because it is a card game, you can play it anywhere as long as you have a deck.
‘Still, it’s common for children to play without worries.’
This world is never kinder than Earth. Like the Ascanal incident, a dragon may attack a peaceful daily life.
Therefore, adults always prepare to protect children. You prepare for the worst of the worst, and in most cases adults protect children.
If you force your child to grow up strong, they will call you a savage and go around blaming you. After all, parents will want entertainment other than Call of Duty.
“So I prepared it. What does this look like?”
“Isn’t that a ball?”
“It looks like a ball.”
A group of Mars who used to play with Ariel. Today, I brought another play, not a TRPG.
Right now, I was holding a ball, which was specially made by the blacksmith of the territory.
Since technology is technology, it is not exactly the same as in the previous life, but the ball is still a ball. In addition, it was made softly so that children could get hurt.
“Right. It’s a ball. It’s not something like a pig’s bladder filled with air. It’s a specially made ball.”
“Are you surprised by that? A pig’s bladder is enough.”
“Wasn’t playing ball originally forbidden?”
Malcolm, the second-largest boy after Mars, said with a puzzled look.
The ball game Malcolm is talking about is probably ‘rugby’, not soccer. There are also ball games in this world.
It is said that all places where people live are the same, so if you make something roughly like a ball and run to the ‘goal’ point, it’s over.
There is no limit on the number of people and anyone can participate. The problem is violence.
“That’s right. Rugby, you said, is a game that is forbidden to the common people. Did you say that it was exclusively owned by the aristocrats?”
Anyone can participate, and due to the uniqueness that there is no limit on the number of people, it has turned into a gang fight every time.
Bringing hidden weapons, of course, and destroying nearby buildings is a daily occurrence.
However, it was a game that people of all ages participated in because it was excellent in terms of ‘fun’.
“Every time we play, there are injuries one after another, and the surrounding shopping malls are all destroyed, so the religious world banned it.
Every time a village-to-town game was played, the human and material losses soared wildly, so the country and the religious community unitedly hit the ban.
Commonly referred to as ‘hermits’ suddenly popped out, and there were quite a few casualties, so there were parts that couldn’t be helped.
Even robbing a house in the middle of a game, etc. The crime was also more serious than expected.
That’s why it became the exclusive property of the nobles who could afford it. It remains a popular event in the academy as well.
‘It’s football, not rugby.’
I’ve seen it once, but I know it was so radical that just looking at it made me shake my head.
However, even rugby is not a ‘sport’, but an ordinary entertainment. An entertainment street enjoyed only by those who can afford it.
On the other hand, soccer, which I will tell you about, is much less risky. Violence is absolutely prohibited and violent tackles will be warned.
‘The reason why it didn’t develop into football is probably because the religious world is too powerful.’
On Earth, even if religion was strong, a single word “f*ck it” would have been enough. People’s entertainment can never be stopped.
However, this world could be punished by God, so he must have been afraid. Another side effect of the powerful priesthood.
“What I’m going to tell you about is football. Have you ever heard of it?”
“I know! Mussolini bribed the referee to win the World Cup!”
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Alice, a girl with impressive freckles, was shocked by her powerful answer. If you are a reader of Blood and Steel, one sport you must have heard of is soccer.
At that time, it was passed as if only the World Cup and Olympics were held without proper explanation.
It also depicts the meeting of Korea’s Sohn Kee-jung with Hitler.
“Ah, anyway, I’m going to teach you soccer that everyone can play, not ball games played by nobles. See the goalposts installed on both sides over there?”
The place where Mars and I are currently located is an empty lot that has not yet been developed. I know it will take some time to develop this place.
So, a simple goalpost was installed on each side. Of course, I’m not very good with my hands, so I ordered someone to do it.
The size of the goalpost is not too big. What I want to do now is futsal, not soccer. There is no problem with the land, because it is an undeveloped area, natural grass is laid.
Even if you fall and get injured, there is a temple nearby, so you can receive treatment there.
“I’ll explain the rules. Unlike rugby, which is banned, football only uses your feet. Never use your hands.”
“Then how do you score goals?”
“You have to put it in with your feet or your head. You don’t have to use your hands. Can you get a sense of it?”
If you don’t know, you should try it first. Because people are people, I didn’t use all of the goalposts, but only one.
The goalkeeper decided to take turns. If I was the only goalkeeper, the kids might not know what it was like.
Thus, futsal, not soccer, was carried out to spread a wholesome entertainment culture.
“Ariel foul.”
“Eh. Why?”
“You can’t fly. You can’t even use mana.”
You have to compete only with your physical abilities. Or it will turn into a fight between superhumans like some children’s animation.
Because of this, it has a disadvantage that it is very advantageous to beastmen, but the ball is round. Obviously, unexpected variables will appear.
Cuckoo!
Malcolm’s powerful shot caused the rope net to sway. Mars, the goalkeeper, looked puzzled.
“Wahhahahahaha! Entered!”
“Ac…”
Marth grumbles and switches with Malcolm. The next kid to score a goal was Alice.
They are young and inflexible about sports for the first time in their lives, but they all seem to enjoy it.
“Even if you don’t have hyung, you can invite the other kids to play. If you have a problem, tell Ariel, okay?”
“Yes!”
“You have to go when your parents call instead?”
After that, the next day was bright. As soon as Ariel got up in the morning, she ran outside to play.
When I went to look around for a while, I saw that Mars and his party had invited another group and they were all enjoying soccer together.
Since the number of people is the number of people, not one goalpost was used, but both.
It’s a bonus to enjoy Call of Duty every break in between.
“No!
“What’s the foul! I said you can’t use your hands, not your legs!”
“It’s cheap, don’t fight…”
“······”
I guess I’ll have to referee while I’m playing soccer. Get some yellow paper and red paper too.
It is said that children grow up fighting among themselves, but it is not good to cause conflicts for no reason.
“But what if even football is banned from religious circles?”
Adelia, who has returned as an escort driver, cautiously asked, as I have been going out more often recently.
She also once enjoyed rugby at the academy. Soccer may not be as rough as rugby, but it may be the same in the eyes of high-ranking people.
At this, I raised one corner of my mouth. Previous ball games had no rules, and they were banned because they really resembled war.
However, in soccer, even if there are injuries, there is little material damage. All you need is a goal post and a ball.
Even if the religious world sent a stinging glance, it didn’t matter much.
“Could you ban it? If you have a conscience, you won’t. If you do, I’ll come forward and argue.”
No matter what I do, the gods can’t do anything. Still, I don’t really spray poison, but I have my own thoughts.
As soon as Adelia heard me, she made a subtle expression and then moved her gaze back to the soccer field.
It’s a soccer field for children, so it’s small and has a small number of people, but if it becomes popular, we plan to build a real soccer field.
“If you do, it must be so. But if it’s unexpected, it’s surprising.”
“what?”
“It’s harder for a beastman to play an active role than I thought.”
Adelia pointed at the arena with her chin. I moved my gaze in the direction she pointed.
There were also beasts among the children, and as expected, they had innate physical abilities, but… they had triangular feet.
The hands resembled those of humans, but the feet resembled those of animals. It was a variable I hadn’t even thought of, so I was intrigued.
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Empty!
“It’s in! It’s in!”
“Handle! Handle! He used his hands!”
“No! I didn’t write it! It’s real!”
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Is God’s hand coming out already? I declared the goal null and void with a wry smile.
At the same time, giving a yellow card to Mars who used his hand is a bonus.
Mars also smiled wryly as if he had admitted that he had done it himself.
“Let’s do it again tomorrow! Are you going to call the others too?”
“I have to call. Will hyung come tomorrow too?”
“After lunch.”
So, after introducing soccer to our territory, time passed.
“Great job! My son! Good job, good job!”
“Don’t be heartbroken! We can score more goals! Don’t give up!”
“Huh. Isn’t that a foul? Master! Don’t you give that a foul?”
The number of adults watching children play soccer gradually increased.
“Ehehehehe. Brother. Didn’t you do that too much?”
“You can’t use your hands, but you can use other parts. Why don’t you keep them away from the ball?”
“You’re right. You shouldn’t use violence, anything else is acceptable.”
Gearco adults started to enjoy soccer instead of children.
No matter how strong they are, there are times when they get tired. Taking advantage of that gap, adults occupied the soccer field instead.
Everyone had a hard time with the unfamiliar sport of football, not rugby, which was banned in the religious world, but the law is the same everywhere people live.
There was no need to worry about crime, and confusion was prevented because soccer was played only in designated areas.
“I’m leaving. Please go outside for 10 minutes.”
“Isn’t that just an ordinary tackle?”
“A back tackle is an unconditional ejection unless it touches the ball.
“Eh…”
And I judged both children and adults alike. It’s like I fell into the hole I dug.
besides one more.
“Did this guy not work and sit down to play football again? Go home right now!”
“Can’t I just run for 10, 10 minutes?”
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I was able to understand indirectly why religion banned rugby.