We are tired of winning championships, and we still need youth training?

Chapter 81 Isn’t that good? [Four thousand!]

With the end of the group stage, the draw ceremony naturally began.

Among the four teams in Group A, G2 and GRF advanced.

G2 naturally needs no introduction.

This year's G2 lineup is terrifyingly luxurious.

Top laner Wunder.

The only designated big brother of the Toilet Paper King, a ruthless man who can beat Lightmi by 300 knives in a Bo5, and undoubtedly controls thunder and lightning in LEC.

——Although he looks like a stinky maggot in front of Theshy.

Jungler Jankos.

A famous European comedian.

What? Europe's top jungler? That's just a part-time job.

Jankos performed very well at this time. Although he was severely hurt by the [Rulai God Palm] of his favorite female anchor, it made him more motivated.

This idiot was watching the live broadcast of the female anchor, and the female anchor was speechless.

Female anchor: Jankos, Stop! [Rulai Palm]

Rather than saying he is the No. 1 jungler in Europe, it would be better to say he is the most popular broadcaster in Europe.

Mid laner Caps.

Nicknamed Little Hat, King of Hats.

This guy is a real heavyweight.

FNC finally found a talented mid-laner.

According to FNC coach:

[His talent is enough to crush other European mid-laners by at least two levels]

This is really true.

At least now Caps has indeed demonstrated his strength.

Not only did he control Thunder in Europe, but his dominance was also demonstrated by his crushing victory over TL in the MSI championship.

The key is.

After he joined G2, the former King of Mage Perkz willingly went to the bottom lane to play AD.

Is this something that ordinary people can do?
AD player Perkz
The core of G2 last year was also the culprit who personally created the doomsday of Royal 1020, and the biggest mastermind behind the disbandment of RNG.

Of course, he also has a nickname:
【Defender of Nationality】

Because before the S8 World Championship, RNG's performance was ridiculously good.

In addition, it is a rare all-Chinese team.

Naturally, there are many fanatical fans.

Even before the World Championship, there was already a saying that "If you don't support RNG, you are not Chinese."

As a result, G2 sent RNG away.

So many fans of other teams who hate RNG call Perkz the defender of nationality.

As the name suggests, Perkz protected their nationality.

Assist Mikyx.

This player is also a genuine European All-Star level support.

He has a clear mind and a strong desire to fight.

To be honest, this G2 should have achieved results.

This luxurious lineup was basically formed by emptying the entire Europe.

How luxurious is this lineup?

It is equivalent to Clearlove plus Uzi plus Meiko plus Rookie plus Theshy.

All staff bring stars.

The remaining team in Group A should not be underestimated.

GRF.

LCK's biggest dark horse this season.

Top laner Sword, jungler Tarzan, mid laner Chovy, bottom laner Viper and Lehends
Even Xu Xinghe, who was used to seeing the Galaxy Battleship in simulations, would find this lineup outrageous.

Jungler Tarzan.

He will join LNG later and become the league's leveling jungler. Even if the version changes, he will still be the only designated big brother of LNG.

Mid laner Chovy.

Dachao is known as the only talented mid laner in the post-Faker era.

Although his performance cannot compare with LCK champion mid laners such as Showmaker and Zeka, he also has extraordinary dominance in the league.

Even if Faker won the championship for two consecutive years in S13 and S14, it would not change the fact that Dachao beat Faker like beating a dog in the league.

This person is truly exceptionally talented.

But there are always various problems in the World Championship, and we are always just a little short of the mark.

The bottom lane group is even more heavyweight.

AD player Viper is likely to join EDG in S11.

At least that's the case in Xu Xinghe's simulation.

After he joins EDG, EDG will win the S11 World Championship.

This player is a real potential champion, and is at the same level as the FPX players that Xu Xinghe values.

The support player lehends is also one of the few supports who is excellent in both operation and command.

This lineup is really luxurious.

what?
Are you asking about the top order?

The top laner is a maggot.

Sword's level is really not good.

If he draws GRF, Xu Xinghe plans to use him as a breakthrough point.

In Group B, FPX and SPY became the teams that advanced.

There is nothing much to say about FPX.

After breaking through the group stage, they are definitely a strong opponent in this World Championship.

As for SPY? Roadside.

Group C, SKT and FNC.

This year's SKT lineup is not bad, but Xu Xinghe feels that it is not a big threat.

Because if the draw didn't change, G2 should have sent SKT away happily.

As for FNC…

FNC's competitiveness in S8 was basically due to Caps, and now Caps is gone.

Even if FNC eliminates RNG, they will basically be at the quarterfinals.

Finally, of course, it is Group D where IG is located.

IG and DWG were clearly out of the game, and both qualified.

Xu Xinghe read the document over and over again, then circled the two teams.

FPX, G2.

If nothing unexpected happens.

If IG reaches the finals, their opponent will probably be one of these two.

"Still not asleep?"

There was a doubtful voice in my ear.

Xu Xinghe turned around and saw A Shui leaning against the window.

He was currently chewing on an apple, a look of curiosity on his face.

"Not urgent."

Xu Xinghe shook his head and walked to the windowsill.

He looked at Madrid under the night sky, his expression calm and quiet.

With the end of the group stage, the venue has moved from Berlin to Madrid, Spain.

But to be honest, the environment in Madrid is not much better.

Before going abroad, Xu Xinghe was still somewhat curious and yearning about foreign countries.

I've also heard that the air abroad is sweeter.

But now he just wants to say...

He became obedient after smelling the smell of gunpowder.

Although Riot has done its best to ensure the safety of the players, they have also chosen big cities.

But in foreign countries where there is no strict gun control, you can always hear crackling sounds in the middle of the night.

If it were in the country, it would basically be fireworks.

But abroad...it's hard to say about Xu Xinghe.

So even though the night view outside the window was pretty good at the moment, he still had no plans to go out for a walk.

"You don't want to eat?"

Ah Shui nodded at the bag on the sofa.

"I'm not hungry."

Xu Xinghe refused.

"Oh."

A Shui didn't say much, just finished eating the apple and then wiped his hands.

"Would it be convenient for us to chat for a while?"

he asked proactively.

"?"

Xu Xinghe was a little confused.

Why do you guys always like to talk to me?

It was like this with Uzi, it was like this with Canyon, and now it is like this with A-Sui.

Is this guy really some e-sports succubus?

[Wow, you don't seem to understand how charming you are right now? You know, your passive skill has an affinity effect. Add to that your outstanding appearance and your quiet demeanor, and you can easily gain the trust of others.]

Groove's [Future Revelation] is here again.

Then why the hell are you adding charm to me?

What on earth did you reveal? You revealed your brain!

Shut up Snow Leopard!

[Mental Damage Compensation: Kidney Function +1]

Xu Xinghe:?

This number is becoming more and more inappropriate.

But it's free anyway, so let me be harassed by this oppressive system.

"……you say?"

"Why is it a question? Aren't we good brothers?"

A Shui was quite dissatisfied.

"Really?"

Xu Xinghe was very skeptical.

This hangman wants to push the interview to himself, even if it is him, he is still a bad friend.

"never mind."

A Shui didn't worry too much about this, he was just a little annoyed.

"Have you thought about your plans for next year?" Plans?

Xu Xinghe thought about it.

"Are you asking me where I'm going?"

This is easy to think of.

"Well, will you stay in IG?"

A Shui asked very directly.

"meeting."

Xu Xinghe nodded without hesitation.

For him, IG is indeed a good place.

The boss is okay, and the teammates are okay too.

The food is also good.

And Xu Xinghe is not someone who likes to owe others.

IG is more or less grateful to him for his help.

It’s just that more of the credit goes to Kid.

As for next year and beyond...

Who knows.

At least he is not opposed to being in IG next year.

"That's it..."

Ah Shui was silent for a moment.

"Are you planning on leaving?"

Xu Xinghe has simulated memory and a sharp mind.

Hearing him ask this, I asked naturally.

"?"

A Shui was a little surprised.

"how do you know?"

But then he shook his head to himself.

"Forget it, it doesn't matter."

"Yes, I plan to leave IG."

He frankly stated his plan.

"Will you leave even if you win the championship this year?"

Xu Xinghe raised his eyebrows and asked back.

Ah Shui did not hesitate:

"Yes, even if I win the championship this year, I will leave."

This surprised Xu Xinghe a little.

Because according to his understanding, if S9IG can win the championship, A Shui should not be opposed to staying in IG.

Who doesn’t want to achieve three consecutive championships?

Xu Xinghe has said that he will stay with the team. If A Shui stays, it is not impossible for the original team to strive for three consecutive championships.

But now he knew that Xu Xinghe was going to stay in the team, but he still had no intention of changing his mind.

This surprised him.

A Shui looked at his surprised eyes and lowered his head slightly.

"Have no idea……"

"You came too late, there are some things you may not understand."

His eyes were complicated.

"After MSI, I was directly listed by IG during the summer transfer period."

Xu Xinghe's eyes moved.

Is it listed?
The so-called listing refers to the inclusion of a player in the transfer market of an e-sports club for other clubs to bid or purchase.

The basic process is as follows:

The club makes the decision and then releases the news through official channels, including player information and transfer conditions.

Then complete the bidding and negotiation and reach a transfer agreement between the clubs.

Finally completed the transfer.

Listing is actually not uncommon, what is uncommon is IG listing A Shui.

No matter what the outside world says about the fourth or fifth champion, after all, he is the newly crowned champion.

A Shui is not very old and IG has been supporting him for more than two years.

It is actually unreasonable to list A Shui at this time.

"During the spring season playoffs, Su Xiaoluo approached me and asked about my contract renewal requirements."

"I originally thought it didn't matter, after all, as long as it was almost there, but I thought there was no need to rush and I could decide after the Spring Finals."

"I didn't expect that I would be suspended as soon as MSI ended."

Ah Shui let out a breath with a complicated tone.

"I guess it's to force me to make a choice sooner, right?"

"It's nothing, the problem is..."

He paused.

“It was only after I listed my shares that I realized I was worth so much…”

IG was very good to A Shui and gave him a contract worth three million a year in S7.

But that was good for Ah Shui during his rookie period.

For Ah Shui after winning the championship, a contract of three million is really too low.

IG modified his contract once after the S8 match, changing it to 700 million per year.

This number is actually not too low.

but……

"EDG."

"EDG contacted me directly after they found out I was listed."

"They said they were willing to give me a $12 million a year contract, but only for two years."

“That’s when I realized I could earn more.”

Having said that, A Shui spread out his hands.

"It's actually okay for me to be a little lower. IG has been really good to me."

"If IG is really struggling, then it's actually okay if my salary is a little lower."

"But I was wrong."

"Because I asked Theshy and Lao Song privately."

"Their contract...is almost twice as much as mine."

"In other words, IG is not short of money, they just don't want to spend it on me."

He made this judgment coldly.

Then he turned and looked at Xu Xinghe.

“So I want to transfer.”

"Maybe I'll be scolded for being too picky about money, but I just can't accept it."

"Theshy and Lao Song are indeed good players, but the contrast is too stark."

Xu Xinghe listened quietly.

Su Xiaoluo pressed on step by step, and Ah Shui was dissatisfied.

All of these factors contributed to his desire to transfer.

He actually completely understood.

Being a professional player isn't a long-term job; it's basically a job for young people.

Although both are young people, Theshy and Rookie are treated much better than A Shui.

Also the C position.

A Shui's income may even be less than half of Theshy and Rookie.

Who can bear this?
Brother LOL?

No matter how much of a brother you are, such a huge gap between them would make anyone feel uncomfortable.

"Have you decided which one to go to?"

He didn't persuade.

Since Ah Shui chose to tell him, he has basically made his choice.

"I don't know, we'll see when the time comes."

"Dude is still quite popular."

Ah Shui snorted, a smug look on his face.

That's hard to say...

If Xu Xinghe remembers correctly, A Shui's transfer in S10 was very bumpy.

It was not until half of the spring regular season was played that he finally signed a contract with Top Esports.

Among them, 80% of IG’s senior management made outstanding contributions.

Sending Huanfeng to SN is the most direct way.

But he had no position and no way to remind A Shui.

Because he couldn't explain how he knew this.

Even if Xu Xinghe thought A Shui was a good person, he would never reveal his biggest secret.

So he remained silent.

"I wanted to take you with me and help share the blame, but since you don't want to, forget it."

Ah Shui shrugged.

He stated his intention very directly.

"Ah."

Xu Xinghe was not angry either.

The fact that A Shui was willing to say it directly proved that he trusted Xu Xinghe.

There was no longer any intention of letting Xu Xinghe go with him.

"No matter what, we are friends."

After thinking about it, Xu Xinghe gave this answer.

Ah Shui smiled.
"Let's go back and rest."

He and Xu Xinghe left the temporary training room.

Because of the different locations of the rooms, one is to the left and the other is to the right.

Naturally, I said goodbye simply.

Under the bright lights, two figures were walking in opposite directions.

"Friends..."

Ah Shui opened the door of his room and sighed imperceptibly.

"No, it's pretty good, isn't it?"

【besides】

(End of this chapter)