[TS] The Return of The Gamer - Chapter 234

The commentators were puzzled by OLZ's first ban.

"“Uh…?”"

"“Are they… banning this?”"

It wasn't just the commentators who were expressing their bewilderment.

-?

-Self-ban?

-???

-What is it?

-Eh?

-What's going on?

-Right?

-Hmm...

-Just for fun?

Even the fans who had been predicting a landslide victory for OLZ couldn't understand this strange ban.

"“Well… we'll have to see, right?”"

"“BLH doesn't have much data using Malzahar… But we don't know the inside information. Considering that, OLZ hasn't actively used Malzahar in official matches either.”"

"“That's right. The ban/pick phase isn't over yet.”"

It seemed that BLH was also taken aback, as their second ban came only after the ban time was fully used.

[Twisted Fate]

"“It's a mid lane ban. I was secretly hoping they wouldn't use a ban in the jungle, but they seem to be approaching it cautiously because they don't know what the opponent is aiming for.”"

"“It’s important from now on, right? Depending on OLZ's ban this time, it will become clear what their strategy is.”"

[Vayne]

And the commentators were left speechless by the next ban.

-????????

-Ehhh

-Getback sniper ban ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-No, what is this, really?

-Is this just for fun?

-They seem so confident.

-But it also feels like they're ignoring the opponent too much...

-Is this right?

"“Uh… as a commentator, it's a bit difficult to say this… I don't know.”"

"“Me neither. I really have no idea. What kind of strategy is OLZ bringing out?”"

"“Or maybe they’re confident they can win even after a self-ban….”"

"“Ahaha! Surely not?”"

-I think it's right?

-Correct

-It's right, right? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Anyone can see it's a self-ban ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Crap ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-If they lose like this, it'll be legendary.

It was such a bizarre ban that even the experts and the collective intelligence couldn't figure out OLZ's intentions.

"“Has it already deviated a lot from the usual ban/pick pattern? We can see it that way, right?”"

"“Yes! We'll have to wait and see!”"

BLH's third ban.

As with the second ban, BLH completed their third ban after fully utilizing the time.

[Leblanc]

"“They cut a pick like Malzahar to use Leblanc? BLH seems to have interpreted it this way.”"

"“BLH seems to think so… but we’ll have to see.”"

"“That's right! It's not over until the ban/pick is over!”"

The much-anticipated OLZ's third ban.

Here, OLZ's hidden intentions, which had been concealed until now, would have to be revealed.

-D-D-D-G-D-G

-It's coming

-G-G-G

-Waiting, waiting

Everyone thought so.

[Lissandra]

Another mid lane ban.

An absurd ban/pick had occurred, with a total of 5 mid lane bans right from the start.

-?????????

-?

-???

-?

-Eh

Countless hooks were pouring out in the chat window.

The commentators were also perplexed.

"“Uh… so a lot of things are now available, right? Picks like Graves and Yuummi are all open.”"

"“Yes. BLH's choice will be important.”"

"“I think it's right to bring Yuummi, because there is a player on the opposing side with strong carrying power... But we'll have to see, right?”"

"“I also think bringing Yuummi is definitely better. After all, on the opposing side… there’s that player.”"

"“Haha!”"

BLH made their first pick.

[Graves]

It was a questionable choice, but strictly speaking, it wasn't a strange choice either.

"“Ah, it turns out like this.”"

"“Because the current Graves tier is quite high, they seem to have made this choice.”"

"“Then… it will be important from now on, right?”"

"“Finally, we can see what OLZ has prepared. Indeed….”"

-Something big is coming

-Hold my breath until the pick

-Hup

[Yuummi]

"“They're taking her, as expected.”"

"“Then the next pick, indeed….”"

Everyone held their breath, waiting for OLZ's second pick.

Yuummi was a pick that everyone could have predicted, but after that, they had no choice but to reveal the pick that OLZ had prepared.

And…….

Finally, the portrait of a champion appeared in OLZ's second pick window.

Unfamiliar to some,

And familiar to others.

The champion that appeared now was such a champion.

-Eh?

-What is it?

-Wow ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-New champ?

-Oh

-Crazy ㅋㅋ

-5555

-Are they really doing this?

-What is that?

-ㅗㅜㅑ

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

It couldn't be helped.

There is also a significant portion of viewers who don't actually play League of Legends in the audience watching the tournament.

Naturally, those who only watch the tournament couldn't help but be unfamiliar with the face of a champion who doesn't often appear in tournaments, so it was only natural that they couldn't immediately recognize what kind of champion had just appeared.

"“Uh, u-uh…?”"

"“Are they really doing this?! OLZ!”"

-??

-Right?

-Wow

-Emergency solo queue today!

-Oh

-Noona, I'm dying

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Is this real?

-Kya

-Solo queue warning, Jindo dog 1 alert!

-Crap ㅋㅋㅋ

-Crazy

And then, the lock-in was complete.

[Master Yi]

Everyone watching this match gasped and cheered.

* * *

Every time a pick was made, a strong vibration was felt from outside the booth.

That meant the picks we were making were receiving a very strong response from the fans.

And,

The ban/pick was finally completed.

+

[BLH / OLZ]

Top: Jackson / Rulo

Jungle: Graves / Master Yi

Mid: Akalin / Morgana

ADC: Vayne / Miss Fortune

Support: Leona / Yuummi

+

The overall composition was that the opponent also tried to respond to our ban/pick? We could see it that way.

Because of Master Yi's characteristics as a sustained damage dealer, he actually showed a weak side to champions like Jackson and Akalin who can hold out for a turn.

Especially in the case of Jackson, who has reigned as Master Yi's traditional counter for a long time, how much our top lane can prevent Jackson's growth will be one of the major key points.

[“They're doing this here.”]

Kim Jae-min said that, but his voice was as if he was dying of laughter.

[“Are you confident?”]

Baek Seong-an asked.

"Of course."

If I hadn't been confident in the first place, I wouldn't have suggested this combination.

A professional gamer is a profession that proves and also shows.

From today, we could say that we had finally approached the profession of a professional gamer.

"Let's have some fun."

OLZ's first official match after being promoted to the second league.

In that match, we will make a stronger impression than any other team.

-Welcome to the Summoner's Rift!

The game officially started.

-Waaaaaah!!!

-Kyaaaak!!!!

-One, two, three! OLZ fighting!

-Outlaw fighting!

Thump, thump─

The sound of cheers like thunder from the fans was felt, penetrating the noise-canceling headsets and the booth.

‘This is….’

I thought I had gotten rid of all the tension, but when I heard the cheers of the fans, my heart started racing again without me realizing it.

But, it would be a failure as a pro if I was still trembling even though the game had started.

"Let's just defend the invades."

[“Yes.”]

[“Confirmed.”]

[“Yep.”]

[“Understood.”]

The early invade phase went smoothly.

It seemed that the opponent also avoided creating unnecessary variables.

‘Or they were scared.’

Whatever it was, we had nothing to lose.

My jungle starting position was blue.

There was no need to necessarily win the bottom lane, so I was going to take a leash to follow the jungle buff route.

The core of this game is Master Yi's growth.

In other words, I have to grow well.

"Thank you."

After receiving the leash and starting the jungling, I checked the lanes.

‘The bottom is naturally pushed back… Top and mid have control of the push.’

It was not a particularly strange thing.

Basically, most support champions have strong lane presence.

The champion design is originally made that way.

Of course, as there are advantages, there are also disadvantages, and support champions usually do not have a very good growth expectation, but that is different if they are auxiliary champions like Lulu or Morgana.

These auxiliary champions have their value completely changed depending on the growth of the core champions within the team.

Either they exhibit a powerful synergy, or they become an ambiguous pick.

In that sense, it could be said that this was a very heavy game for me.

‘I knew it, but I did it anyway.’

Of course, the top and mid laners of our team cannot hold control forever.

First of all, since the item tree will focus on support items, it will naturally become more and more difficult to mark Jackson and Akalin in a 1-on-1 situation.

Perhaps, that turning point will be when Jackson and Akalin buy their first core items.

‘Then.’

We just have to blow up the game before that.