Prince of Tennis: A tennis legend that started from signing in

Chapter 573: Brand emerges from the shadow of defeat

Mars de Colón looked at Ryuya Echizen deeply, his eyes revealing a hint of worry, but more of understanding and trust.

After a moment's silence, he simply said, "Come back soon."

No more words.

He knew that Echizen Ryuga must have his own reasons for doing this. As the former captain and current vice-captain, he chose to respect the decision of his teammates.

It was a sunny afternoon and London International Airport was bustling with people coming and going.

The sound of broadcasts, footsteps, and the rolling wheels of suitcases intertwined together, creating a unique noisy atmosphere.

Ryumasa Echizen arrived early at the waiting area where the Swiss U-17 team was about to take the flight.

He stood there quietly with his hands in his pockets, looking towards the airport entrance from time to time.

There wasn't much expression on his face, but his eyes revealed a hint of anticipation and nervousness.

Not long after, the Swiss U-17 team, led by Kitagawa, walked into the airport in a mighty procession.

They marched in unison, in high spirits, and each of them exuded confidence and vitality.

When Kitagawa raised his eyes, he saw Echizen Ryuga standing not far away. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a faint smile, which was calm and composed.

Then he waved to the team, signaling them to go to the gate first.

"Eh?!"

Tokugawa Kazuya raised his eyebrows slightly and said to Kitagawa in surprise, "Captain, isn't that Echizen Ryuya, the stepson of Echizen Nanjiro? Why is he here? It looks like he came here specifically to see you."

In fact, anyone who knows a little about the situation can guess the general idea.

Beichuan smiled and said to the team members, "Everyone go to the gate and wait for me. I'll go over and talk to him for a few minutes and then meet up with you guys in a while."

After saying that, he walked straight towards Echizen Ryuga with steady steps.

His figure stood out in the crowd, his steps firm and powerful, as if he had an innate confidence and majesty.

As Ryoma Echizen watched Kitagawa approach step by step, a complex emotion surged in his heart, including anticipation and nervousness.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

In the bustling and noisy airport hall, people come and go like a tide, dragging their suitcases in a hurry, or finding an empty seat in the waiting area to sit down, their eyes filled with fatigue and anticipation from the journey.

Flight information was constantly being broadcast on the radio, with Chinese and English voices interweaving and echoing throughout the space.

Amidst all the noise and bustle, there was a group of people who stood out.

"Oh?"

A voice came from the crowd, the tone rising slightly, with a hint of curiosity and inquiry.

"Is this Echizen Ryuga, the stepson of Echizen Nanjiro?"

The owner of the voice was Brand. He had that signature smile on his face, his eyes slightly narrowed as he stared at Echizen Ryuga not far away, as if he was examining a novel object. He then muttered softly, "Not bad."

In the next moment, Brand's smiling face looked like a fox eyeing its prey, but the prey was still unaware.

There was an indescribable light in his eyes, as if he had already started to conceive of something interesting in his mind.

"Senior Brand."

Tokugawa Kazuya, who was standing by, felt his scalp tingling when he saw Brand's appearance. A layer of fine beads of sweat instantly broke out on his forehead, as if he was hit by a sudden heat wave.

He quickly spoke up to remind her, "Your game with Echizen-senpai hasn't even started yet, don't get so excited now."

As he spoke, he looked around nervously. The passengers around him were still busy with their own things and no one noticed the little episode on their side.

Tokugawa Kazuya emphasized again, "This is the airport!"

His tone was full of worry, fearing that Brand would do something shocking in public.

Tokugawa Kazuya stood there, genuinely worried that Brand would rush over like a gust of wind and pull Echizen Ryuya into an in-depth conversation.

The scene of the game between Echizen Nanjiro and Kitagawa involuntarily emerged in his mind.

He even imagined that Brand and Echizen Ryuya would "play around" in a corner of the airport like they did, oblivious to the people around them.

However, the former was at least forced into that situation. If it really happened now, it would be Brand who took the initiative to provoke it. If this were to get out, he would become a laughing stock.

"Peace of mind, peace of mind."

Brand waved his hand nonchalantly, his relaxed smile still on his face. "I'm already a grown-up, I can't argue with a child."

As he spoke, he shook his head slightly, as if lamenting his own maturity and stability.

"Besides, I just want to have a game of chess with that guy Echizen Nanjiro."

When mentioning Echizen Nanjiro, a different light flashed in his eyes, which was a kind of expectation and desire for his opponent.

"It's really embarrassing to tell others about bullying children nowadays."

He smacked his lips, seeming to be very disgusted with such behavior, "I'm afraid that only Echizen Nanjiro would do such a thing."

"Honestly."

As Brand spoke, his thoughts seemed to drift back to the past, and his expression became more varied. "Back then, Echizen Nanjiro wasn't so pretentious."

He recalled his past experiences with Echizen Nanjiro. At that time, Echizen Nanjiro was not as aggressive as he is now, and he always liked to use exaggerated words and deeds to attract other people's attention.

"Now this guy is basically either pretending to be smart or on the way to pretending to be smart."

Brand couldn't help but smile, a smile that was filled with a hint of helplessness and ridicule. "Now that I think about it, I'm really embarrassed to be defeated by this old man~"

He muttered to himself and shook his head slightly, but there was a different feeling in his tone, as if he was reminiscing about that failed experience and actually enjoying it, giving people a sense of sinister joy.

However, if you think about it carefully, it is not difficult to guess the reason for Brand's change of mentality.

After all, Kitagawa's talent, ability and strength have reached a level that ordinary people can hardly reach. The ability and potential he has demonstrated in the field of tennis have amazed everyone.

Even more outrageous than Echizen Nanjiro, Kitagawa is like a bright new star that suddenly appeared out of nowhere, illuminating the sky of the entire tennis world.