After the change of ends, they returned to the court.
Romeo looked at Atobe, who seemed to be nearing his limit, and his smile grew wider.
"Keigo, it's difficult for people to fight the darkness buried deep in their subconscious. You're no exception. Now, let's continue the match. Who's next..."
Romeo's voice was like a switch that set everything in motion.
Atobe was instantly pulled back into that dark mental world. When the shadows faded, Sanada's figure appeared once more.
Sanada vanished, but Atobe felt no relief. Footsteps were approaching.
An even colder, more terrifying presence bore down on him, as if a demon had begun tearing into him.
Clack!
The ball was far beyond anything Atobe had imagined. It smacked his racket right out of his hand.
The tennis ball blew past his defense and flew beyond the baseline.
Atobe's thoughts were remarkably clear.
Thud!
He leaped into the air and fired a powerful smash serve straight at the far corner of the court, targeting Atobe.
Power Force!
More and more points of the pentagram began to shine. At last, Technique Form and mental power lit up as well.
But he knew Romeo, his opponent, could keep recovering his stamina with various yoga poses.
Shiraishi returned the ball once more with overwhelming speed and power. Atobe ran back and forth, but couldn't save a single point.
Facing Akutsu, who had activated his End of Nothingness without a second thought, Atobe felt immense pressure.
That was Shiraishi's backhand side.
He couldn't believe Shiraishi had grown so strong while he alone had stayed in the same place.
Bible of Stars made Shiraishi seem to become a being of light. It raised every aspect of his game, bringing him ever closer to Perfect Quality.
Still, as Atobe's strength increased, his opponent Akutsu