[TS] The Return of The Gamer - Chapter 231

“Don’t you want to play one more game?”

“…Uh, let's stop here for today. Do the rest alone.”

Seeing Li Zixuan's expression wasn't right, Ma Bing, who was discreetly observing, said.

“Is it because of the previous game? It was just bad luck. You know? It's because our top lane got destroyed.”

Even though Ma Bing spoke as usual, those words further irritated Li Zixuan.

In this situation, blaming others?

Of course, their team's top laner didn't do exceptionally well, but he did what he could despite being at a disadvantage due to the matchup.

The difference was clearly the jungle.

It was just that one line.

“……I’m just tired today. You understand, right?”

Of course, Li Zixuan wasn't clumsy enough to outwardly show such petty emotions.

There's nothing that changes from blaming the team in a losing situation.

Rather, a type like Ma Bing, far from reflecting on the loss, might strongly rebel and even significantly decrease their existing skill.

For Li Zixuan, it was best not to stir up trouble.

“Well… then there’s nothing we can do.”

Ma Bing also couldn't say anything more, so he nodded.

And…….

After leaving the practice room, Li Zixuan found Coach Jang Seokhwan, the Korean coach in the team with whom he was closest.

It was because, even within GRS, which had numerous talented individuals, there was no one as trustworthy as Coach Jang Seokhwan.

“Coach.”

“Huh? Uh-huh.”

Coach Jang Seokhwan, who was dozing off on the feedback room sofa after an all-night work session, woke up, drooling.

“Uh, uh, why?”

“There's something I want you to do.”

“Me? What is it?”

“Do you know Outlaw?”

“Of course… I do. She's famous.”

Even in the numerous group chats Coach Jang Seokhwan was in, Outlaw was a hot topic, especially if it was related to her.

Putting aside her mysterious appearance, which couldn't be explained by just saying she's pretty, her skills were unbelievable even just looking at her as a professional coach.

Naturally, Coach Jang Seokhwan also had a great interest in Outlaw, like other League of Legends legends fans.

“Can we recruit her?”

“What, what?”

Saliva flew from Coach Jang Seokhwan’s mouth.

When Li Zixuan first asked about Outlaw, he had a feeling, but it was as he expected.

Now Li Zixuan was showing interest in Outlaw.

It was later than he expected.

“Well… I wonder?”

Is that possible?

Even though GRS and Li Zixuan didn't lose to any team in terms of financial power, the reason Coach Jang Seokhwan first had doubts was simple.

It was because of the unbelievable star quality that Outlaw possessed.

‘…I heard she even surpassed Rainbow in some popularity polls.’

In other words, regardless of how the market evaluates her, her value could be higher than Rainbow's depending on the situation.

‘Of course, it’s an absurd story…’

He said that, but it’s unlikely that Outlaw’s value would be higher than Rainbow’s, considering she was just a rookie player who had just entered the second league.

However, the star quality that Outlaw possessed was so unbelievable that such rumors were circulating.

The first female pro gamer in LCKR.

Moreover, not just any female pro gamer, but a woman with incredible beauty.

‘No… simply saying she has great beauty is also somewhat lacking.’

Mysterious.

That’s the only way to describe it.

From her silver, shimmering silver hair to her reddish-brown eyes that seem to be from another world.

If there was a fairy descended from heaven, she would probably look like that.

‘……What am I thinking right now.’

Coach Jang Seokhwan, who had momentarily lost his mind, soon came to his senses.

It was because Li Zixuan was looking at him with an expression of utter disappointment.

“…I don’t care how much money it takes. If we can recruit her, please push for it.”

“Th, what… since you’re saying that, I’ll try… but the amount you’re thinking of might not be the amount.”

Even if you take out all of the things like the first female pro gamer in LCKR and the protagonist with a mysterious appearance, Outlaw herself is just too good.

To the point where her future is anticipated.

Depending on the situation, it could cost an absurd amount of money to recruit a rookie jungler.

Coach Jang Seokhwan's reasoning was simple.

If Outlaw would move for a reasonable amount, other teams would have already snatched her up.

Li Zixuan answered as if he didn't care about Coach Jang Seokhwan's concerns.

“It doesn’t matter.”

……Are you going this far?

“Even if you have to empty your personal coffers?”

If the recruitment scale becomes as large as Coach Jang Seokhwan predicted, it would be tight with GRS's budget.

In other words, Li Zixuan had to operate separate funds.

“Yes.”

Anyway, the golden spoon guys…….

Seeing that he was casually discussing several times his own annual salary, even Coach Jang Seokhwan, who had known Li Zixuan for a long time, couldn't help but be slightly intimidated.

“I'll try it first, but… regardless of the conditions, she might not even have any interest in it in the first place. You know, right?”

The news that Outlaw had founded a team had already spread far and wide.

The news that that team had also been promoted to the second league.

‘She was originally a YSG trainee and then immediately left.’

But would she abandon the team she created and go to another team?

No matter how good the conditions were, Coach Jang Seokhwan couldn't imagine Outlaw going to another team.

“Yes.”

Li Zixuan also knew that fact well, so he didn't react much.

This recruitment offer was only aiming for a one-in-a-million chance.

“Okay. I'll contact her first. Don't get your hopes up too much.”

As Coach Jang Seokhwan turned on his laptop to investigate Outlaw, Li Zixuan, who was next to him, said.

“What’s her name?”

“Who? Outlaw?”

“Yes.”

“Let me see… Lee Yujin? I’ve seen that name somewhere before…”

Li Zixuan's voice trembled slightly.

“……J, just a moment! What did you say Outlaw's name was just now?”

“Lee Yujin.”

Lee Yujin.

Even though quite a bit of time had passed, that name was still clearly imprinted in Li Zixuan's mind.

‘……Is it the same name as Prisoner?’

A coincidence?

No, of course, it’s a coincidence, but…….

‘Why?’

Something feels uneasy.

So uneasy that he can’t stand it.

Skills that remind him of Prisoner.

A name that reminds him of Prisoner.

That reminds him of Prisoner…….

‘Hmm….’

Li Zixuan's eyes narrowed as he quietly took in the photo of Outlaw on the laptop screen.

For a very long time.

* * *

Since Outlaw's first broadcast, a new topic has appeared today in the community, where rumors about her never ceased.

-Breaking) Outlaw vs. Nightmare, Ma Bing has entered the scene ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

Outlaw alone usually attracts a lot of attention, but with Nightmare and Ma Bing, the main players of this year's MSL, appearing as opponents, the community was in an uproar.

-? Why is this real?

-I'm surprised

-What is this

-Is it really happening?

-Sh*t ㅋㅋㅋ It's real

-Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw!

-Hul

-It's crazy, really

-Amazing

-Is the gallery owner going to show off?

-Honestly, if she wins this, Outlaw=Prisoner ㅇㅈ? ㅇㅇㅈ

As the game began in the midst of this unprecedented interest, many people naturally started live-streaming the match.

-Live) Big match is in ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Outlaw Blue, NightmareMaBing Red

-Live) NightmaBing is invading

-Ward >> ugh

-Yummy~

-The vision is all gone

-Is this right?

-Outlaw is crying ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Outlaw fans, where are you?

-You damn fools are being so excessive ㅋㅋ You haven't lost anything, why the hell are you so worked up?

-Still, it’s a decent start considering the vision is gone

The community's reaction became even more intense, as expected, with Ma Bing's blue buff invade early in the game.

-Are they going in?

-Right?

-This is a smite battle?

-The fight is going to get bigger

-Huh?

-Wow

-M*th*rf*cker

-Are they trying to smite battle against Outlaw?

-Ma Bing, you insect!!!!

-Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut!

-Sis, I'm really dying! Sis, I'm really dying! Sis, I'm really dying! Sis, I'm really dying! Sis, I'm really dying! Sis, I'm really dying! Sis, I'm really dying!

-This is really Prisoner-level, I acknowledge

The exchange ended with a 1:1 trade, but Outlaw ultimately won the smite battle, and Ma Bing's invade failed.

Furthermore, after the bot lane ganking that followed, Outlaw's K'Sante succeeded in her transformation, creating a festive atmosphere in the community.

-LCKR is the first league LCKR is the first league LCKR is the first league LCKR is the first league LCKR is the first league LCKR is the first league

-Is there a best jungler who is getting beaten by a second-league player? Is there a best jungler who is getting beaten by a second-league player? Is there a best jungler who is getting beaten by a second-league player? Is there a best jungler who is getting beaten by a second-league player? Is there a best jungler who is getting beaten by a second-league player?

-Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut! Insect cut!

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

After the game's result was revealed, the fans in the heated community all thought together.

-The gallery owner really seems like she's going to the Red Cup next year?

That Outlaw would bring a huge storm to the League of Legends scene.