My buddy is actually a Cao Cao type top laner?

Chapter 262 Black and White, Day and Night

Atlanta State Agricultural Stadium.

Here, the semi-final between V5 and T1 will begin in earnest. Even before it starts, a large number of people have already flooded into the live stream.

[Go for it, Big V Dragon!]

[It's that classic moment of facing Faker again at the World Championship. The good news is, this time we won't be sending out a prodigy mid laner.)]

[Is it true that T1's top laner beat 369 in the last game and woke up? Damn, is 369 some kind of massive experience booster in international matches?]

This best-of-five series almost entirely determined who would win the World Championship.

present.

Apart from Luo Ji, who is a time traveler, no one is optimistic about DRX, the fourth seed.

Both LPL and LCK believe that the S-series champion should be decided in this match, and the organizers have specially made time to free up the three main commentators.

in the screen.

The first thing shown was the pre-match trash talk from both teams.

Compared to the lackluster quarterfinals, the semifinals and beyond became significantly more aggressive and professional.

Faker is a must-appear in this semi-final documentary.

But more.

It's still about creating a top lane showdown between Luo Ji and Zeus.

Faker: I want to prove to myself that I worked hard, I didn't give up, and I can stand on the top again.

Zeus: Among the opposite sides defined by fate, there has emerged the nemesis who understands each other best. I have longed for this day to come, and this battle will be the continuation of my legend.

Just a few sentences.

This clearly demonstrated T1's dominant status, and even LPL viewers had to admit that T1 had indeed put a lot of effort into their pre-match vlogs.

Nothing else.

Rather, it is the confidence built upon pure honor and strength.

The next moment.

The scene suddenly shifts to an empty rooftop helipad, bathed in warm orange sunlight, with the camera looking down from above at each of the contestants standing there.

Just as everyone was puzzled by this shot, the camera angle began to change as the drone descended.

From overhead views to eye-level views, and then to shooting angles slightly below the plane.

As the camera angle changes, the faces of each member of V5 begin to disappear, replaced by blurry figures under the sunlight.

When the camera zooms out to the lowest point.

At the very top, a dazzling sun appeared.

Born in the darkness, chasing the dawn.

Despite having no lines, the sheer volume of emotion conveyed, comparable to the scene of an unlicensed taxi driver at a train station, makes it seem as if everything is being said.

This kind of dim light is usually referred to as a sensation.

now.

The drone began to retreat.

The drone's camera then zoomed out again.

Zooming out to the rooftop of another building not far from this scene, the five T1 players also stood in their positions, quietly watching the figures of the V5 players under the dawn sunlight.

Black and white, day and night.

The second half of the vlog, without a single line of dialogue, was more impactful than any spoken line.

"Damn, that's so cool!"

Backstage.

Kim Gong stared at the screen in astonishment, unable to forget it for a long time.

No, why?
Back when they were competing in the World Championship, their vlogs simply didn't have this level of technical skill, and the lines they provided were extremely embarrassing to read aloud.

结果
You even skipped the lines?
Having filmed promotional videos before, he knows very well that often, having no lines is simpler and more stylish than having lines.

Because of many esports players.

He simply lacks that kind of cinematic language and expressiveness.

[So cool! So cool! So cool! So cool!]

Faced with formidable enemies, we have also invented our own "monsters."

I heard the echo of scapegoating.

[The visual presentation is top-notch. If you had this capability, why didn't you do this sooner? Why bother with so many awkward attempts?]

The Demon King symbolizes despair, and the Giant symbolizes hope.

This was the visual inspiration the organizers came up with before the competition, and coincidentally, Luo Ji even took the initiative to request that the dialogue be removed and the film be shot purely for visual appeal.

Isn't this a perfect coincidence?

Zeus: "You really are quite interesting (in Korean)."

Luo Ji: "?"

Just before going on stage.

Both contestants were preparing backstage. Zeus had been eagerly anticipating the match for months and had even prepared his conversation with Luo Ji beforehand.

He wanted to tell him that the top laner named 369 couldn't satisfy his desires at all.

It can satisfy him.

From beginning to end, there was only Luo Ji standing in front of him.

However.
He forgot something very important: Luo Ji couldn't understand Korean.

And he.

I can't understand any Chinese either.

The two of them were completely stuck there in an awkward silence.

When Luo Ji saw Zeus getting so anxious that he even started gesturing, he even wondered if he should feed him a bite of Bok choy, considering how hard his opponent was trying.

Then Zeus would communicate with him.

Perhaps you can see English subtitles appearing in the void above his head.

What?
Why do you think it's for others to eat instead of for yourself?

Cough
Given the food provided by Xiaozaocai, a single serving of Bok Choy might cause indigestion and lead to diarrhea, but if it were him, he would have been seriously injured if rescue wasn't timely.

soon.

As T1's group made their debut, Luo Ji and the others also began their preparations.

Judging from the backstage appearance.

The shadow at the end of the passage was trembling.

The frost from the fluorescent lights climbed up the metal railings, cutting the passageway into a cage of alternating light and shadow.

The roar from the audience transformed into a tangible wave, erupting the moment the T1 players appeared, and reaching its peak the moment Faker entered the arena.

Just listening to it from afar makes the blood in your body involuntarily burn.

The host's calls continued.

A dozen seconds later, he walked out from backstage and was greeted by a huge wave of celebrations from the audience.

The thunderous cheers, like an avalanche, constantly stimulated his nerves, putting him in a state of absolute excitement. He subconsciously raised his arms and high-fived the audience members on both sides of the entrance aisle.

That kind of
The scene that was once so extravagant that he didn't even have the courage to imagine is now happening to him in a real and steadfast way.

As if sensing something, Zeus subconsciously turned around to look.

there.

The opponent he had identified was exuding an undeniable and terrifying aura, his confidence and composure suggesting he was born to be on this field.

"He's very excited."

"excited?"

Meiko glanced at Luo Ji on the screen with a hint of suspicion, but the scene changed quickly because it wasn't just Luo Ji; the other four members of V5 were also shown on screen.

But Saint Gun Bro saw it.

"Do you remember the last time you felt happy playing League of Legends on stage?"

"Was it the first day of your debut, or the day you won the World Championship?"

"If it were Faker, his answer would probably be every day, because I have never seen anyone in the LOL arena who is more loyal to a game than him."

"And I dream."

"I've actually been thinking about when he was happiest."

A champion is the product of perseverance; their role is to prove that you have put in the effort and reaped the rewards.

But happiness is different.

For many professional gamers, the joy of becoming a professional gamer is already exhausted the moment they begin.

But happiness is also a very important force.

It enables you to stay true to yourself, to keep learning, to keep striving, and to keep becoming a better version of yourself—that's the power of passion.

past.

Saint Gun Bro has been pondering what the "key" to Luo Ji truly is.

at the moment.

He finally understood his desire.

soon.

The match then began.

A round of ban:

T1: Sejuani, Sylas, Ashe

V5: Female Police Officer, Cat, Varus
Line control!

The strategy remains the same: ban the bottom lane three times. V5's biggest weapon lies in the massive hero pool that Luo Ji had built for V5 a year in advance.

They may not be proficient enough, but they are certainly usable enough. Based on this hero pool, they can maximize their ability to weaken the strength of T1 bot laners.

A round of PICK:

T1: Lu Xian, Nami, Vi
V5: Ruined King, Heimerdinger, Sivir
As the S-series progresses, teams are placing greater emphasis on lane priority in the bottom lane, especially considering this is the first match.

Nofe played it safe, picking Sivir and Heimerdinger for the bot lane.

This combination.

Unless it's a pure skill-based lane situation like JDG's bot lane where they get completely crushed in lane, they're actually better at holding their lane than the so-called Jhin + Karma combo.

Second round of bans:

Jayce, Galio, Aatrox, and Yone were all sent away.

Fourth Hand

V5 picked Taliyah.

See this.

T1 added Ryze and Camille to their last two picks.

V5 will release weapons last.

So far:

T1: Top lane Camille, Jungle Vi, Mid lane Ryze, Bot lane Luna

V5: Top lane Jax, Jungle Blade of the Ruined King, Mid lane Taliyah, Bot lane Sivir + Heimerdinger
Nofe secretly breathed a sigh of relief the moment the lineup was finalized.

The choices made by both sides were actually quite similar.

T1 was clearly testing them in the first game, but they forgot about V5's drafting style.

As long as it's a V5 BO5.

In the first game, I always plan to lay mines and then wait for the opponent to jump in like an idiot.

"In this game, the key moments in the early game still revolve around the mid and bottom lanes."

"You understand."

"For T1, we have to take care of Faker in the mid lane in the early game. Even though he can often get ahead even if you target him, it turns out that not targeting him will only make things worse."

"We need to give the road enough time to get started."

S12's T1.

It is not as flawless as S13.

Lacking discipline in the laning phase, solo laners often get caught and killed, lose their rhythm, or suddenly die in team fights.

Of course, this time.

V5 has planted a huge trap for the opponent; let's see if they fall for it in the mid-game.

Everyone nodded.

But his eyes unconsciously drifted toward the road where he had started his journey.

After the opening ceremony, Luo Ji started acting strangely. Even they rarely saw that imposing, dignified demeanor on the field.

"Is this a powerful move from my dream?"

"It shouldn't be. Based on my years of experience playing games, he's probably building up his rage bar for his ultimate move."

Casa answered PPGOD's question with a smile.

Followed by.

His expression gradually became serious.

From the Demacia Cup to now.

He, an old man, never dreamed that his fire could even reach the semifinals of the S-series. However, a familiar scene unfolded once again.

He no longer wants to face that painful and disheartening future like he did the year before last.

It's fine if it burns out completely.

Even if it means being shattered to pieces.

This time.

He wanted to personally change that regrettable past!

(End of this chapter)