[Football] The Butterfly Crown

[Written for Cristiano Ronaldo. May someone accompany him on his lonely, glorious journey.]

How would you describe a miracle?

To me, it's "a butterfly flying across the sea."

Two years ago, the English-Portuguese half-breed Illyksen made his debut with Barcelona.

He was once surrounded by flowers and applause, until he was injured at the European Championship and Cristiano Ronaldo held him in his arms at midnight.

He left for England and emerged from his cocoon, reborn. In 2014, Arsenal star Illyksen ended the season with Ballon d'Or-caliber performances.

He and his captain were about to represent Portugal at the World Cup in Brazil.

"Ready, Butterfly? This is the beginning of a brand-new journey."

"Yes, Cristiano. I'll always be by your side."

Reading tips:

1. You can enjoy this story even if you're not a football fan or haven't read the first book.

2. This story is written simply to accompany Cristiano Ronaldo, fulfill the original dream of football, and bear witness to his glory and greatness.

3. The prequel, [Football] Captain, can be found in the author's works. It follows Illyksen from early 2012 to summer 2014, as he makes his first impression at Arsenal after leaving Barcelona. This story focuses on his journey from Arsenal to Real Madrid, as well as his national team's quest for glory.

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Theme: Growing through competition and striving for greatness.