Alternate Dimension Game: Happiness is all that matters!

The old man was a bit bewildered, all for such a small cost?

So different from those bizarre transactions in the past!

"What will happen if I can't complete it? Basketball is a game of five people, and no matter how strong you are alone, you can't lead the team to victory."

The basketball player replied, "As long as you have this philosophy and act on it, it won't be a problem even if it's not completed."

"But you have to be loyal to this philosophy… I already have this philosophy! Even without this deal, I would want to do it!"

The old man from No.1 thought for a long time and still couldn't figure out the situation, why has "Desire" suddenly become connected with playing basketball?

Could it be that "Desire" particularly likes playing basketball?

However, just then, he received another call, from a member of the secretariat, calling on the dedicated line.

"Please hold on for a moment." The old man went to the neighboring soundproof room, picked up the call, and said, "What's the matter?"

"Report! Following Zhao Ming's clues, we've found some young football players with good athletic capabilities, football IQ, and skills in various small towns! Highly suspected to be related to "Desire", and they are being interrogated one by one. We have identified 5 football players so far."

"Five players? Suddenly you've found so many!" The old man's heart skipped a beat, feeling all his hairs standing on end.

Good heavens, they are gathering enough for a football team, but why are they all athletes?

Could it be that "Desire" has a deep obsession with sports? Is its goal related to sports?

Only to hear the voice on the call continue, "Unfortunately, these talented youngsters haven't been selected by local football teams. The local coaches take bribes, without paying them, they will just be held back. Trying to get into the national team could cost millions to network, and they all generally have no money."

"This is a real problem, if we don't put great effort into investigating, these people will probably be buried."

When the old man from No.1 heard these words, he suddenly had an epiphany, as if he understood something.

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The emergency meeting of the Black-clothed Guard officially commenced at eight o'clock that night.

Due to the too smooth progress recently, and having gained the support of major entities like "Game" and "Emperor of Heaven", all the attendees were relatively relaxed, greeting each other.

The roundtable participants had increased by two, bringing the total of senior meetings of the Black-clothed Guard to number 30.

The two new arrivals were outstanding scientists who had made significant research contributions in the recent strategic developments.

However, when they saw the "Preliminary Investigation on Demon God 'Desire'" sent on the screen, all the participants were greatly startled.

"Desire..."

And seeing that the Demon God "Desire" had invested in a basketball player, as well as 5 football players, they all showed an incredulous expression.

"Gentlemen, feel free to speak your minds, no need to hold back," said the old comrade from No.1 gently knocking on the table, "After all, it's an investigation report on a demon god; caution cannot be overstated."

There was a silence for a while, then Dr. Jin from No.24 initiated the discussion, "It seems 'Desire' has indeed left traces on Earth."

"Currently, it appears to be tempting sportspeople, letting this group chase their dreams… which seems odd."

"Of course, it's also possible we're only able to trace the sports industry, and in other professions, there might also be traces of 'Desire' that are just hard to find and have been overlooked by us."

Everyone nodded, sports being a high-profile profession, it's relatively easier to track the emergence of newcomers making a sudden rise.

But what about other industries? A programmer whose coding ability has transformed, a chef whose cooking has improved significantly, or perhaps a construction worker who suddenly finds the strength to carry more bricks— investigating all these scenarios comprehensively is nearly impossible.

No. 24 seemed to think of something: "Also, are there similar cases in the sports industry abroad?"

Another person shook their head: "Abroad, it's difficult to investigate. Every year geniuses emerge. Unless we investigate them face-to-face, how can we know? Plus, these people clearly take their so-called ideals very seriously, not something they would openly talk about."

"Normally, they won't directly speak out."

No. 24, undeterred, continued: "Another big issue is why the ratio of football talents is five times that of basketball talents… and their collective ideal is to play in the World Cup?"

"If these people are cultivated, is it really possible for them to play in the World Cup and achieve outstanding results?"

This question indeed made everyone fall silent for a while. After all, the issue is complex, not just about talent, but also involves deeper internal reasons.

"Neither basketball nor football are successful sectors, right? Of course, football is a lot worse than basketball."

"Oh, another point, as long as they remain loyal to the ideal, they won't be punished, rather than actually having to achieve the ideal."

"In their own failure to play in the World Cup, what would these people do? Would they join the Football Association, or the Referees' Association, and influence indirectly, a roundabout rescue?"