[TS] The Return of The Gamer - Chapter 257
SeasonTwo days passed, and OLZ's next match was just around the corner.
OLZ vs TRP.
This match also didn't deviate much from everyone's predictions.
『"Honestly, there were many who predicted OLZ's victory even before the match started, but today's match... Ah, is this Rule Perfect, is this okay? They're currently on a 3-game losing streak!"』
『"Yes, at least they've managed their set game difference reasonably well? They'll have to take comfort in that... But no matter how good the game difference is, it can't beat a victory!"』
『"From Rule Perfect's perspective, they must be resentful of the heavens. It felt like Rule Perfect was showing signs of a comeback recently, but of all times, they had to meet OLZ right now!"』
『"Anyway, I hope the Rule Perfect players don't get too discouraged because of this match. OLZ is... I don't know if I should say this already, but for the Challengers Korea teams, they feel like a natural disaster."』
『"Should I say they're like a raging storm? Well, what can you do? If a storm is coming, you have to lock the door and stay inside the house."』
『"Haha! That's true too."』
OutLaw Zone vs Team Rule Perfect.
2:0.
OLZ Victory.
Normally, it would have been a normal victory, but there was one difference.
It was that Protein, the Supporter, was chosen as the POG for the 2nd set, not OutLaw.
-Oh ㅋㅋ Today's interview is Protein
-Anticipation
-Wow, isn't this Protein's first interview?
-Honestly, hardly anyone besides OutLaw has had an interview ㅋㅋ
-Ah ㅋㅋ Give up some of the carrying
-For real, he's a carrying machine
-Looking at OutLaw, he seems like a talent prodigy, but the details that come from experience are insane ㅋㅋ What is he really?
-Are there still people who don't know OutLaw = Prisoner?
-ㄴ Don't feed the troll
And...
After Protein Kim Ji-hoon's interview ended, Protein's fans increased noticeably.
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OLZ vs SC.
With things reaching this point, people began to have one thought.
Perhaps, truly, honestly.
OLZ might go all the way.
『"And it ends like this!"』
『"GG!"』
『"OLZ, truly amazing! Were there any moments in today's match that could be called a crisis? It makes you even think that!"』
『"It was practically a one-sided game, wasn't it? Starting from the lane phase, and especially the jungle intervention... Anyway, it's incredible."』
『"Did they just overwhelm them with brute strength? No, it's hard to just see it that way because OLZ's macro play was suffocating... It just feels overwhelming."』
『"Yes. It might feel a bit early to say this, but in Challengers Korea, they have no rival? It's starting to look that way! They are that dominant."』
OutLaw Zone vs South City.
2:0.
OLZ Victory.
-Perfect game ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Seriously, it's total stomping
-Feels like Bronze vs Challenger
-No, but seriously, the way GetBack has come back so fiercely makes my heart swell...
-For real
『"What more needs to be said about this team? Even verification is getting tiresome at this point!"』
『"Honestly, they've already been verified and then some! Wait for LCKR! Wait for Red Cup! We're coming!"』
『"Hahaha!! It really feels like that's going to happen. OLZ! They're not an ordinary team!"』
『"So far, many Challengers Korea teams have knocked on the door of the promotion/relegation series, but it hasn't been easy. But this time, this time it's truly different. OLZ! They are strong!"』
-This time it's different
-But it really is different ㅋㅋ
-Are they really going to Red Cup?
-Prophecy) OLZ Red Cup victory
-Going too far ㅋㅋ
-Still, it's really different!
OLZ's advance did not stop.
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OLZ vs Gargoyle.
Like the previous matches, everyone predicted OLZ's victory in this match too.
However, if there was one difference, it might be that no one expected OLZ to end the game so quickly.
『"Huh? Huh?"』
『"Hold on! How far is OLZ planning to go? Shouldn't they pull back soon?! Gargoyle could counterattack!"』
『"Are they ending it? Are they ending it already?!"』
『"No, this... Is this how it's happening? Why is it ending so quickly!"』
『"OLZ doesn't stop despite the commentators' worries and 'what if's! They're going all the way!"』
『"And so, the Nexus is destroyed!"』
『"GG!"』
OutLaw Zone vs Gargoyle.
2:0.
OLZ Victory.
-Ah, damn it ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-A 15-minute finish in a pro game?
-What the hell?
-An 8-ton truck with broken brakes ㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷ
-Seriously, utterly insane
-OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!OLZ!
『"Alright, let's look at the standings."』
『"OLZ... As the saying goes, an overwhelming 1st place, right? They don't even have a set loss."』
Legend of League Challengers Korea Round 1 Mid-term Report Card.
OLZ 6 wins 0 losses.
Game difference +12.
Undefeated in sets.
Current ranking, 1st place.
Now, OLZ has only 1 match remaining until the end of Round 1.
Starting from Round 2, games would be played on a patch version with a large-scale update applied, so this was the last match played on the existing version.
Naturally, everyone's attention was focused on OLZ.
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OLZ's destructive 6-game winning streak.
Naturally, discussions about this continued endlessly in the community.
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What's with the undefeated sets ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
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OutLaw is truly a legend...
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-Are there any fools who still don't know OutLaw=Prisoner? Are there any fools who still don't know OutLaw=Prisoner? Are there any fools who still don't know OutLaw=Prisoner? Are there any fools who still don't know OutLaw=Prisoner?
-ㄴ I don't know about anything else, but I know you're not following the don't-feed-the-troll rule ㅇㅇ
-For real ㅋㅋ
-Seriously, they seem completely on another level compared to the Challengers Korea teams so far
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It's said that fans create haters.
As articles related to OLZ almost monopolized the community, users who opposed it flooded the site with posts criticizing OLZ.
-But isn't OLZ overhyped? Their opponents are from the 2nd division
-For real
-OLZ is overhyped, they'll get crushed if they come to the 1st division ㅋㅋㅋ
-Yeah ^nothing^
-They haven't even won Red Cup twice, so why are they messing up the forum? Get lost.
-What is OLZ good at? They suck, they'll get wiped immediately if they come to the 1st division ㅉㅉ
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Did MAX Hwarang's personal stream start?
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Hwarang's official take) OLZ scrims are strong. They'll do well even if they come to the 1st division.
What's with the guys who are adamantly trying to bring OLZ down when a current 1st division player is saying they're different? ㅋㅋ
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-Just leave them, they're idiots ㅋㅋ
-Trying to talk down OLZ won't change anything in their lives, yet they adamantly try to bring them down ㅋㅋ
-Agreed, total idiots
-Anyway, they'll find out over time ㅇㅇ I think OLZ is the real deal
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Perhaps because of that, the community scene was literally reminiscent of a battlefield.
Of course, amidst that situation, there were still many more ordinary reactions.
-Are OutLaw's stats out?
-Are these really stats that can come out in a pro game? ㅋㅋㅋ
-Is Honor's interview out?????????
-Protein!Protein!Protein!Protein!Protein!Protein!Protein!
Legend of League Challengers Korea Summer Season Round 1 was now progressing towards its end.
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The team atmosphere recently was truly harmonious itself.
"Did you see? What I did here? Wow, seriously insane. Why is the kid so good!"
"Agreed."
Starting with Kim Jae-min and Baek Seong-an's usual banter, even Kim Ji-hoon, who would normally be going to exercise, was watching replays of the tournament.
It was normal for people to want to see reactions to plays they did well.
"Tomorrow is the last day now."
"Of what?"
"The patch."
"Ah."
Starting from Round 2 of the season, the league would proceed with a version where a large-scale patch was applied.
In other words, there might be some changes for our team, which had been sailing smoothly so far.
Indeed, there were an incredibly large number of teams and players in Legend of League whose performance fluctuated wildly depending on the meta, so it was natural to be concerned.
"It'll be fine. Everyone worked hard in solo queue too."
"That's true."
After the large-scale patch, Kim Jae-min reached Master 310 LP, updating his top rating.
At this point, it could even be considered relegation defense, so it was fair to say he benefited from the changed patch.
Perhaps because of Kim Jae-min's proactive nature in trading damage, the newly added First Strike rune and the changed Lethal Tempo seemed to suit him quite well.
"First, let's prepare for tomorrow's match. The version hasn't changed yet."
"Okay."
New changes were approaching.