Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 1653 Accompany Me
Victory after victory, and my emotions began to become complicated.

On the one hand, victory seems to have become a given, and people slowly become numb to it. When they win again, they no longer experience the same ecstatic joy.

On the other hand, the fear of failure begins, because victory has become a habit, and the grotesque and ugly nature of defeat chokes one's throat, making it impossible to breathe.

Now, Li Wei finally realized what his nothingness was—

In the final battle of today's game, fear and pressure gripped their ankles, and they ultimately failed to unleash the fighting spirit they had in the 2017 season, when they were all-or-nothing and made a desperate gamble. They lacked that kind of courage and determination, so they couldn't stop their opponents.

Those contradictions, those fears, those burdens are wearing away their edges.

Li Wei was afraid, afraid that they would lose that sharpness and impulsiveness. The complex emotions kept pulling him, and the unease surging between guilt, pressure, anger and bitterness made him feel like he was suspended in mid-air, neither up nor down, unable to land, and even afraid to face reality. An ostrich mentality emerged.

The brief period of confusion and bewilderment made Li Wei realize that he was not omnipotent, and even after being reborn, he still did not have the answers to all his questions.

Moreover, everything before me is brand new and unfamiliar.

I don't know how to face the fans, I don't know how to face the players and coaches, and I don't even know how to face myself honestly.

He can face defeat, but beyond a game, there are many more complex things to deal with in real life.

Talia's confident and determined voice came through the phone receiver. A faint force grabbed the heart that was suspended in mid-air, and little by little, it felt the gravity again and returned to the ground.

"Who would believe that five years ago, you knew nothing about rugby, not even whether rugby required hands or feet, let alone the difference between rugby and football?"

"A complete novice, an insignificant newbie."

"But now, you've won four championship trophies in a row, from the NCAA to the NFL, from regular season MVP to Super Bowl MVP."

"You don't need to prove anything to anyone except yourself. You are fighting for yourself, for pushing your limits and challenging yourself. You are the goal that the entire league looks up to and chases."

"So what if the regular season winning streak ends? So what if the home winning streak ends? These are all footprints left by you and the team, a glorious journey, an incredible and magnificent one. Don't be sad because all of this has ended, but be happy because it happened, was witnessed, and was experienced."

"Next, let's embark on a brand new adventure."

"You are you, a unique being. You don't need to apologize to anyone, you don't need to explain yourself to anyone, and you owe no one anything."

"As a fan, I am incredibly happy to have witnessed such a magnificent chapter and to be a part of it. I would not trade the whole world for it."

"If anyone disagrees..."

The words caught in their throat for a moment.

Li Wei, however, understood Talia's meaning: "Let them get lost, right?"

Talia's smile broadened as well. "Oh, Levi, you're such a bad influence. I'm starting to swear. But you're right, tell them to get lost."

"If they don't like it, they should just keep it to themselves."

"Ha." Li Wei could no longer control himself, a smile crept onto his lips, and he burst into laughter, "Hahaha."

On the other end of the phone, Talia's eyes were filled with tears.

She knew, she knew everything. Li Wei was always like this, as captain and leader, carrying all the pressure and responsibility on his shoulders with his head held high, leading by example in the face of trials and tribulations. The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility; with great power comes great responsibility. Li Wei knew this from the beginning and always acted accordingly.

This match was far more than just a simple victory or defeat; the seemingly invincible Kansas City Chiefs finally revealed a weakness.

This slight flaw is even more important than the loss itself. Other teams in the league see a glimmer of hope. They realize that the Kansas City Chiefs also get tired and have weaknesses. The confidence and courage of their competitors will be renewed, and their entire mental state may be different.

Everyone longed to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs, but it had previously remained just a theoretical concept. Now, someone had finally achieved it, and other teams, inspired by this, would be ignited with fighting spirit, each giving 120% or even 200% of their energy in an attempt to accomplish the dragon-slaying feat.

"If the Las Vegas Raiders can do it, so can I."

"If even the Las Vegas Raiders can do it, why can't I?"

"The Las Vegas Raiders did it, and I'm next."

It is conceivable that the Kansas Chiefs will face a crisis of being besieged by a group of forces in the coming period, one after another, with varying degrees of intensity and severity.

Moreover, it's not just one or two opponents, but a series of opponents coming one after another. They are full of energy and eager to become the second Las Vegas Raiders. If the Kansas City Chiefs cannot adjust and catch their breath in time, they may fall apart under the onslaught. Even if the Kansas City Chiefs barely survive the regular season, a collapse in the playoffs would be even more dangerous.

In other words, the real crisis for the Kansas City Chiefs only began after this game. They exposed their weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Losing to the Las Vegas Raiders was just the beginning; the storm was already brewing and growing, lurking in the shadows.

Li Wei stood at the forefront, facing the storm with composure. Even the slightest hesitation or doubt could become a breakthrough.

That kind of pressure cannot be felt through mere imagination.

Faced with this predicament, Talia was helpless; she had no answers and didn't know what to do.

All Talia knew was that she wouldn't leave, she wouldn't condemn or attack the team, she wouldn't be upset or regretful about the end of their winning streak, and she would be the Kansas City Chiefs and Levi's support, standing by them through all storms and difficulties.

"You will never walk alone."

So she did just that, and just as Levi had always given her the energy she gave to the Kansas City Chiefs fans, now it was their turn to give back to Levi.

Finally, Talia heard Levi's hearty laughter, and a huge weight was lifted from her chest, making her feel completely relaxed.

Then, Levi's voice came through the phone, "Talia."

Talia, "Hmm?"

Li Wei: ...A jumble of thoughts surged within me, countless words flashed through my mind, but stopped before I could speak.

After thinking for a moment, Li Wei said, "Have you seen that movie, 'Stand By Me'?"

Talia, "What movie?"

Li Wei: "It's an old movie from 1986 or 1985, I can't remember exactly, but if I'm not mistaken, it was adapted from a Stephen King novel..."

There was no response on the phone, so Li Wei chuckled wryly, "Sorry, your parents probably hadn't even met when the movie was released, right?"

Is this really good?

(End of this chapter)