I just turned eighteen, and you want me to make a comeback?

Chapter 44-Yin Lin, a bad start

The melody of "Worlds Collide", the theme song of the S5 finals, sounded leisurely, and this year's theme MV was played on the big screen in the venue.

Then, each team was introduced.

The audience was enthusiastic and cheered for every team that was introduced.

Paris is the home of Europe, and FNC, as the number one seed in Europe, naturally received the loudest cheers.

After all the teams appeared, the promotional video for this World Championship began to play.

Beneath the 324-meter-tall Eiffel Tower, Faker slowly emerged: "After two years, I'm at the World Finals stage again. This reminds me of the Season 3 World Championship, when our SKT team worked seamlessly together, with every member striving for victory. Just like this tower, our goal is to reach the summit. Last time, we won the World Championship, and this time will be no different."

On the bustling Champs-Élysées, a bustling avenue of flowers and traffic, DoubleLift emerged: "Just like this avenue, we've experienced ups and downs in the playoffs, but we've always kept moving forward. We're not afraid of any strong opponent in this Worlds."

Inside the Louvre, the camera panned, revealing numerous precious works of art and artifacts. Bjergsen smiled brightly, "The artwork at the Louvre brings back every wonderful moment of my past competitions. As a professional player, I know that every match, like a work of art, requires meticulous craftsmanship."

Xpoke, the veteran European French king, said: "Paris is a beautiful city. The players and spectators who come here can feel the charm of Europe, and I will let them witness the power of European mid-laners!"

Ryu: "I don't want to have any regrets at this World Championship, so I'll do my best."

GodV said proudly: "As long as the opponent dares to use my Yasuo and Diana, I am confident that I can defeat them all!"

Imp then appeared on camera: "I feel like crying when I lose a game, but I don't want to cry, so I have to let others cry."

Every famous contestant will appear on the big screen, including the Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre, the Seine River, the Musee d'Orsay, the Pompidou Center... one attraction after another will appear, showing the customs and culture of Paris to the world.

Finally, the camera turned and the Flash Wolves appeared in front of Notre Dame Cathedral, with close-ups of Yuan Shen and Karsa's profiles.

"The opportunity to become the world's strongest is right before my eyes. I will give it my all and show the world the power of Chinese esports!"

As soon as Yuan Shen finished speaking, there was an uproar at the scene!
However, many LPL viewers did not look so happy.

"Show the power of Chinese e-sports to the world" was the slogan Gree promoted in China before the S5 World Championship, and it came at a great cost.

But now, it has been taken away by LMS.

Many LPL viewers have complicated feelings about LMS. It's like watching a rebellious brother who ran away from home and didn't listen to his parents. The love is deep, but the criticism is severe.

Many viewers who had never watched an LMS game started cursing out loud.

"What can demonstrate the power of Chinese esports?"

"EDG and LGD haven't said anything yet, so it's their turn to show off?"

"The strongest in the world? I can only say that you are just sitting in a well and looking at the sky from afar, which is arrogant."

"Hhh, this is the most cultured episode among the live audience."

……

Not to mention the LPL audience, even many LPL team players who were watching the live broadcast frowned slightly.

Strictly speaking, there are five Chinese teams participating in this World Championship.

After all, the full name of the LMS League is the Chinese Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan League.

In this way, any team is qualified to represent Chinese e-sports.

Moreover, compared to the LPL teams that each have two Korean players, the all-Chinese teams of Flash Wolves and AHQ are more pure.

but……

Without Korean aid, you still want to achieve results?
Isn't that funny?

The S4 World Championship explained everything. As the first representative to introduce Korean aid, Royal Club used the performance of Insec and Zero to tell everyone that instead of training players by themselves, it would be better to directly use those produced on the Korean assembly line.

Anyway, they lack money and opportunities, but LPL has all of these things.

……

The trailer ended, but the shockwaves it caused were far from over. The LPL and LMS, a pair of brothers, once again became the focus of public opinion.

Then, today's schedule appeared on the big screen.

The first game was between the European host and LPL's third seed, IG.

Game 9: C vs. AHQ.

Game 2: SKT vs. HK.

Game 4: EDG vs. BKT.

Game 5: CLG vs. FW.

Game 6: KOO vs. PNG.

Group D has a bye, and the other three teams will all play.

This is the group stage schedule. The first round lasts four days, with six BO1 matches every day, a total of twenty-four games, and one group will have a bye every day as an adjustment.

The fifth game was their match. After attending the opening ceremony, the Flash Wolves did not return to the hotel, but returned to the lounge.

"Everyone, watch the game carefully. Maybe one of these people will be your future opponent."

Zhou Luxi had a serious expression, holding a notebook, ready to watch the game as he sat on a small bench with everyone else.

"IG, it's not easy to get the third seed. It feels a bit difficult to face FNC."

Karsa has watched the match between IG and QG and is not very optimistic about this game.

In the playoffs, IG lost to QG 2-3. In the bubble match, they beat QG 2-0 and 3-0 respectively, but anyone with a discerning eye could see that this team had obvious shortcomings.

"As long as the mid and jungle can pick up the rhythm, we can still play. I'm just worried that there will be problems in the top and bottom lanes." Char Siu said as he looked at the data on the notebook.

"If I remember correctly, FNC's top laner Huni was ranked fifth. I wonder if Zzitai can handle it." Sheshe couldn't help but complain.

The official ranking given to Huni by Riot Games just happened to be higher than Yuan Shen, which made him very unhappy.

"Zizi is ranked ninth, it seems he has a chance to win." Maple gave his opinion.

"I think... FNC has already won." Yuan Shen shook his head.

He is not optimistic about IG, and even finds it a little unbelievable that IG can enter the World Championship.

Kid is a well-known coward in big competitions, and She Keke is a second-rate support in the league and has a bad mentality.

Kakao no longer has the nickname of King, the blind monk from the S4 period. Instead, he is criticized by many people because the jungler does not like to use eyestones.

The only thing worth watching is Zzitai in the top lane and Rookie in the mid lane.

Zzitai has only been in transition for a year, and his performance can only be described as stable, not a carry.

The only carry point for the entire team is Rookie.

It can even be said that IG's entry into the World Championship was entirely due to Rookie's one-man team and four-man team.

If we really look at the team's strength, Yuan Shen is more optimistic about QG as the third seed of LPL.

"Whatever, even if we lose, we have to lose spectacularly. IG won't be outplayed by FNC no matter what, so don't worry."

Karsa is quite open-minded. They are just the third seed. Who would count on them?

Do all five Chinese e-sports teams have to enter the quarterfinals?

That's underestimating the opponent!

……

(End of this chapter)