My buddy is actually a Cao Cao type top laner?

Chapter 285 We are the champions!

Congratulations on your V5!

"Congratulations to V5 for winning the final 3-0."

"From this moment on, another milestone will be set in the history of League of Legends. On this day in 2022, V5 Esports Club will achieve an unprecedented milestone in the field of LOL."

"This is the first team in history to complete the Golden Road!"

"We are the champions!!!"

Accompanied by the thunderous congratulations from the host and the commentator on stage, the entire venue suddenly erupted into a huge wave of cheers.

Then immediately after.

This is the unique process of lifting the trophy for the champion.

This was Luo Ji's first time attending such an awards ceremony. Everywhere he looked, there were team colors supporting the team, and all he could hear were cheers mixed with his own name and the team's name.

In that instant, vanity and satisfaction were almost simultaneously filled.

then.

After the trophy arrived, he handed it to Casa almost without hesitation.

seriously.

Throughout the entire S-series, V5's bot, mid, jungle, and support players were almost constantly being sacrificed.

They gave up the chance to shine and even chose to do the dirtiest and most tiring work on the field.

Among them, Casa's contribution was unparalleled.

As a veteran, he understands better than anyone that a team not only needs some players to shine, but also needs others to make sacrifices.

Seven years of world championships.

Finally, in the final year, at the moment when he was about to become Meng Huo, Kasa personally held back the championship trophy he had dreamed of.

This year.

This trophy.

It was of great significance to him.

In the center of the stage, everyone was all smiles. One after another, hostesses came out from backstage, and one after another, so-called presidents whom no one had ever heard of presented them with awards, while muttering something in the middle.

Although he couldn't understand, Luo Ji still nodded as if he did.

As for the final awards...

There was no suspense. Throughout S12, V5's most outstanding player was Luo Ji in the top lane. From laning to team fights to off-field factors, Luo Ji's presence was almost constant.

For most people using V5.

His appearance is a "miracle" in itself for the LPL.

then.

That was the FMVP acceptance speech.

Naturally, there's a whole bunch of formulaic thanks at the beginning. This is a basic operation ingrained in the DNA of Chinese people. You don't even need to think about it; you can make up a formatted routine even with your eyes closed.

but
After going through the simple routine, you still have to put on a show of bravado.

"Before making the decision to take the Golden Road, I asked myself these questions."

"As a mere newcomer, where did I get the confidence to set such a grand vision? Sometimes I think, no one is really counting on me. Newcomers are of no use at all, and I have no obligation to face an enemy that I can't win against."

"But then, as I gradually discovered my innate talent, I suddenly realized..."

"If even I, who have received this talent, cannot protect what I cherish, then why did I receive this talent, and why did this talent choose me? There is only one answer."

"I will win."

There's no need to feign humility or compromise. Even Luo Ji can't guarantee he'll have another chance to stand on the S-series finals stage and be interviewed as the FMVP. So, naturally, he should act as arrogantly as possible.

Aren't you crazy?
How dare you call yourself a young person?!

as predicted.

As soon as his words were translated, an even bigger wave of cheers erupted from the audience.

This is how it is in Europe and America.

If you are humble, others will only think you are boring and easy to bully.

But if you're arrogant enough and your performance matches your confidence, you'll definitely win cheers from international audiences.

Even the viewers in the live stream were stunned.

The last time I heard someone so arrogant was Tian, ​​the FMVP jungler of S9. However, he was rather speechless and could only manage to say "I am the sky," which still caused a huge reaction.

Now that Luo Ji has done the same thing, the viewers in the live stream are naturally terrified.

[Fuck, crazy! 】

[Translation: "I have no obligation to confront an enemy I cannot defeat, but I have an obligation to save those I want to save."]

[What kind of special effects-style dialogue is this? It's just a connecting thread, isn't it?]

To be fair, the fact that three championship-winning top laners nurtured a super top laner is undeniably a strong bond between them.

"That's a really flashy comment, isn't it?"

auditorium.

Keria subconsciously made a comment, but when she turned around, she found that her two older brothers' eyes were shining.

Keria: ?
No, he's obviously showing off.

You two don't actually think this is cool, do you?

In the champion top laner's group chat.

Flandre, TheShy, and GimGoon are currently spamming memes.

Because of the language barrier.

It prevents three people from arguing in a unified language, but isn't the meme war also a form of war? Of course.

TheShy was the first to leave the stage.

Because the other two are semi-retired and can still steal the credit, but he still has to play next season. What if he loses to the people he trained?

That.
Where will he put his face after this?

A shy man is someone who is easily embarrassed; that's what makes him a shy man.
On the winning side, cheers and jubilation filled the air; on the losing side, IMP went straight for Deft and began to relentlessly attack him.

That's what esports is all about.

When the outcome is revealed, the joy of victory and the frustration of defeat stand in stark contrast. The fans and viewers behind the players are pulled in different directions by this emotion, their feelings of injustice and the golden rain intertwined, forming the most cruel yet dazzling charm of esports.

And tonight.

Victory belongs to LPL.

V5's victory created an unprecedented spectacle in the LPL.

This is the first Grand Slam in the LOL community, achieving the same feat in almost one year as Meiko did in nine years, except for the Asian Games.

Speeding up is a valid method.

but
The end of the match also means that the grand feast for all the clubs is about to begin. Everyone knows that there were too many unexpected events in the composition of V5's lineup.

The fact that Kasa and Rookie alone is already the biggest surprise.

And V5.
The only player who signed a contract in advance was Luo Ji, who is the core player of the team. In other words, apart from Luo Ji, all the other players in V5 will be put on the free market trading shelf.

Wouldn't they go crazy fighting over it?!
Luo Ji, the core player of the team, also had a brief phone call with the owner of V5 Club on the night the match ended.

Aside from promising him extra rewards for winning the championship, his biggest concern is the composition of the club's new squad for the following year.

They now have the title of champion.

This generation of V5 will naturally not be renamed NIP due to the merger with foreign clubs, but will continue to use the V5 brand name.

However, regarding the composition of the team's new lineup.

He gave Luo Ji a lot of freedom to work out. Luo Ji looked at the amount and, although it couldn't compare to those big clubs, it was still a sufficient budget.

"For the S13 roster, most of the players can actually be newcomers."

Luo Ji pondered for a while.

The original World Championship S13 T1 left a deep impression on him. If he wanted to win the S13 championship, T1 was an absolute hurdle he had to overcome. He could suppress the top laner Zeus, but what about Faker in the mid lane?
Even if it means giving Rookie another year.

His condition is definitely not comparable to what it is now, but Faker is different. As far as I remember, he was still in top form in S13. He's lived for who knows how many lifetimes.

You mean a two-year plan?

"That's definitely safer."

After a moment of contemplation, the V5 owner spoke again: "Newcomers can be trained, but a world-class team is still necessary. I plan to take the brand public next year, which requires certain achievements and buzz."

"Then let's renew Casa's contract."

Luo Ji thought for a moment.

In his twilight years, even if Karsa wins a championship, no team will likely offer him a high price. Moreover, Karsa clearly knows that he's past his prime and is too lazy to make any moves. He'll either go to a weak team to mentor newcomers or go overseas to dominate "bots".

In contrast.

Being a mentor in V5 would be great, just like GimGoon. He'd probably be happy to do it, and if he ever really loses badly, he can just step in and save the day.

As for the others?
AD carry support players have seen their value skyrocket, but they don't actually deserve that price tag. Instead of spending a lot of money to renew their contracts, it would be better to let them go and make a profit.

中路
Rookie practically had "I want to play League of Legends with JKL" written all over his face.

Just don’t say it.

The communication between the two ended there; it was just a brief exchange to clarify the transfer strategy for easier implementation. The specific details were left to their subordinates.

As for who to choose as teammates in the new season, the choice is entirely up to Luo Ji.

In this regard.

Luo Ji naturally accepted it gladly.

He owns some shares in the club, so he can make money and choose suitable teammates himself. It's a win-win situation, right?
This is also the time.

Saint Gun sent another message, and also forwarded his post-match interview.

Lao Qiang: "Talent Bro, I'm amazed by your ability to show off, but I'm not going to learn it. What I really want is your talent for making money. When are you going to teach me that?"

Luo Ji: "Simple, you're good at making money, right? I have three volumes of true knowledge: one volume on advanced mathematics that can reach the heavens, one volume on physics that can penetrate the earth, and one volume on chemistry that can reach the netherworld. I'll pass them all on to you today. Do you think you can learn them?"

Lao Qiang: "Can beginners improve their health? Can beginners improve their lives? Can minor success bring wealth and honor? Can intermediate success allow them to govern a region? Can major success allow them to abstain from beef? No? If none of these are possible, what am I supposed to learn?"

Luo Ji: "You idiot! I'll open a new account later and you can take a look at this volume of the Criminal Law."

Claw Gun: "!"

No matter where you are.

Prisoner was the one he was most familiar with after transmigrating, so as soon as he won the match, he immediately came to congratulate him, although the way he congratulated him was a bit strange.

Sometimes Luo Ji would think about it.

This guy absolutely mustn't get out of being single.

Otherwise, based on my understanding after my brother found a girlfriend in my past life, usually, if my brother has a girlfriend, then he's buried; if he has children, then his grave is overgrown with weeds. If he suddenly sends a message asking if you're there, it's a reminder that it's time to visit his grave.

As for yourself?

Of course, I'm an exception.
After hanging up the phone, what lay before me was a celebratory feast in the private room, where my teammates were all drunk. If we needed to poach players during the transfer window, then this was the time to make that call.

but
Let the bullets fly for a while.

Luo Ji picked up his wine glass and went to greet them without hesitation.

at least
Tonight is a time for celebration, exclusively for the champions!

(End of this chapter)