You actually want me to...

Enter without fear of taking the blame.

To retreat, one must be able to move around freely.

You need to be steady, able to keep him in check without making him feel resentful.

To meet these three requirements, the hero pool must be substantial, and it cannot consist entirely of traditional support heroes, such as Lyra, Luna, and Cat.

In fact, while advancing and retreating, along with the hero pool, are difficult, they are not entirely unavailable. The only real challenge is the third point, "stability." He knows his own personality well, and conventional support players are somewhat difficult to communicate with.

But it was at this moment that Roland appeared.

A bottomless hero pool (although enchanter supports are relatively average), a keen ability to seize opportunities, terrifying team fight awareness, and a humorous personality that is extremely disproportionate to his skill level. Of course, there is also a heart that wants to play professionally for victory (in order to increase his value and support himself).

These numerous advantages immediately gave Water Brother a sly idea, so he quietly nurtured Roland from a top laner to a top LDL support player over nearly a year.

That's how their relationship was: one wanted a good support to improve his skills, and the other wanted a good AD to increase his value. They hit it off and started hooking up.

They've had plenty of private gatherings like this.

"By the way, when are you coming over?" While eating, Roland asked the question that was on his mind most.

"I don't know, they're still using your name to intimidate us. We should have listened to you back then." At this point, Brother Shui also had a slight headache.

Just like in his previous life, he encountered a so-called letter of intent, but instead of listening to Roland immediately, he signed it.

There was nothing we could do; they gave us just too much.

Fortunately, the course of history remained unchanged. Due to various unexpected events, Ah Shui's contract progress was directly stalled.

After Roland made a subtle move, Shuizi learned to subtly "flirt" with TES, and as a result, TES is currently extremely busy with his contract negotiations.

There are advantages and disadvantages.

The advantage is that with TES's early intervention, JackeyLove might return earlier than the original timeline.

The downside is that his signing fee might not be as high, but it's still high overall, which is why, after a compromise, Shui Zi Ge requested to bring a support player.

The meal was just a way for the two of them to connect as usual. Even without the opportunity to become partners, Shuizi wouldn't easily forget Roland after getting to know him.

To him, this man had no flaws other than being obsessed with money.

It wasn't until the end of the dinner, when both sides were about to part ways, that Brother Shui remembered that this guy always seemed to be short of money. He smiled and asked Roland, "Actually, sometimes I'm quite curious. You give the impression of liking money so much, but how come I've never seen you compromise on money even once?"

Upon hearing this, Roland put down his chopsticks and gradually fell silent.

As a professional player who has worked his way up from the bottom, there are some things that will inevitably appear before you, even if you haven't experienced them before.

In an industry with an extremely high turnover rate, it can be really difficult to judge whether something is being done correctly or not.

Logically speaking, many of the things it did were wrong.

But from a personal perspective, they are already at the end of their professional careers. If it were an ordinary person in their position, how many people could resist the temptation of money?

Have you seen "Let the Bullets Fly"?

"I've seen it, but I didn't expect you to have this kind of awareness."

"Yes, even I didn't expect to have this awareness. Waiter, the bill, please." Waving the bill in his hand, Roland, having finished his meal, was ready to say goodbye to Brother Shui.

As a newcomer, he doesn't get much vacation time in the team, and there's so much for him to learn in White Crescent's tactical focus, so time is a bit tight.

"See you next time."

"Alright, I'm outta here. Next time you play this badly, don't call me over to watch. It's too embarrassing to watch."

"Get lost! You can eat a lot but you insist on saying I'm bad at eating rice. I curse you to gain ten pounds."

After laughing and joking as he saw Ah Shui off, Roland slowly began to walk towards the hotel arranged by the club. The distance of a few kilometers was just right for an after-dinner workout—saving money while getting some exercise; he'd consider it his fitness goal for the month.

The air was still quite crisp at the end of the year, making it a perfect time for a nighttime stroll, except in the north. At the same time, there were quite a few people walking on the street like Roland. When they saw one or two beautiful women pass by, several unfamiliar men would also turn their gazes toward them until they could no longer see them. Then they would exchange smiles and continue on their original routines.

Life has always been like this. Roland, born an orphan, actually understood better than anyone how hard-won this tranquility was.

Whether for his own sake or to avoid disappointing those who had helped him, no matter how down on his luck he was, he would choose to grit his teeth and persevere to the end.

Just as the movie "Let the Bullets Fly" says:

He just wanted to earn money while standing up, that's all.

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P.S.: With the college entrance exam over, all candidates can now enjoy a month-long vacation. I wish you all the best in getting into your desired universities.

First Encounter: Chapter Seventeen: I Could Tell He Was a Corporate Slave at a Glance

After returning to the club, Roland finally came into the team's sights, and the changes that followed were undoubtedly huge. The most obvious change was that he had begun to have the opportunity to rotate with the Prophet in training matches.

Don't underestimate this point. If a player doesn't practice and develop chemistry with teammates, it's impossible for them to perfectly apply what they've learned. In this increasingly team-oriented competition, a professional player who acts alone is no different from Sha Kou.

Because TES unexpectedly defeated VG in the quarterfinals, unlike the original team, their Demacia Cup journey is not yet over.

At this point, the four semifinalists of the Demacia Cup have been determined: JDG, EDG, RNG, and TES.

History has shown us that teams with a "G" in their name are generally not to be trifled with, and the recent 3G Alliance is a perfect example of this.

In the semifinals, they will face EDG. Due to the unique nature of EDG's lineup, White Crescent must immediately change their tactics and approach this match with caution.

There's no other reason than that EDG also fielded their main players.

Xiao Xiang, the most dazzling rookie in this Demacia Cup, the 50 RMB top laner ambassador, a quality guarantee from YM, and a former youth training champion, is described as a top laner who plays the game with his brain. Countless casual viewers and commentators generally believe that he will bring positive benefits to EDG during this period.

Are you done blowing?

After praising him, let's get down to business. The reason he's praised as a player who uses his brain is because in this era of intense competition in the LPL top lane, he can't compare to the top lane monsters on the field in terms of experience or skill.

Playing games with your brain is fine, but EDG's top laner doesn't need to think too much. Just pick a tank and withstand the pressure. In addition, neither his support speed nor his team fight initiation is as experienced as Flandre's, which led to him being benched in the later stages of S11.

The simple phrase "a promising future" has become somewhat derogatory due to its overuse.

Jiejie, the jungler and EDG's "Third Prince," is a representative of formulaic junglers, characterized by predictable jungle routes. His weaknesses include a lack of experience, an inability to proactively break game plans, and a lack of adaptability; in short, he lacks a clear game strategy and cannot create momentum.

His strength lies in his strong execution ability. He can complete the tactical plans formulated by the team very well, and he can ensure that he can play his role at the right time and when.

Mid laner Xiaoxuedi, no need for introduction, he's a familiar face. Whether EDG can win depends entirely on how well he performs on the day of the match. Aside from Rookie, he's the most unfortunate carry.

Bottom lane Hope + Meiko: Meiko is also an old acquaintance. He is a player who can make mistakes or have amazing plays in the blink of an eye. He is one of the top supports in the LPL at his peak, and one of the worst shot-callers in the LPL at his worst. I won't go into too much detail.

The key point is AD.

Hope, EDG's "Hope Bro," had some less-than-stellar "stories" during his time with the club, but his performance in matches cannot be denied. He's a representative of the stable AD carry, perfectly fitting EDG's tactical characteristics, but his weakness is a relatively limited skill ceiling.

This team is actually not much different from EDG in the Spring Split. In other words, the Demacia Cup's prestige has increased since the semifinals.

At this moment, White Crescent's first thought was to use it for training.

Yes.

Although these teams do practice matches, the results are subjective, and you don't really get a good feel for the game. But official matches are different. You can't exactly put on a show on stage, can you? This isn't S5; reclaiming Oscar glory will result in fines and dismissal.

"So I'm going to play tomorrow too?" Roland pointed to the letters EDG on the blackboard, his face full of questions.

"We need to prepare."

"Wait, didn't you say I should rest, or rather, study for a while?"

"That's right, competitions are the best way to learn. Just be prepared." In just a few days, White Crescent had figured out his personality.

This person is strange.

If you tell him what he's going to do before everything starts, he can handle even the most tiring work as long as he doesn't object. Just like the intense teaching these past couple of days, Roland managed to pull through.

However, if you don't make it clear to him beforehand that you want him to do the work halfway through, then sorry, he'll just abandon you and refuse to do it.

This white crescent moon personality indicates a strange familiarity within one's DNA, because it's a typical office worker personality—the kind that involves pushing oneself to the limit in the first half of the workday to finish tasks as quickly as possible, followed by a period of slacking off and slacking off in the second half—the ultimate form of a lazy bum.

During this period, let alone sending WeChat messages, he wouldn't even answer your phone if you called him.

Of course, it's not impossible to change this bad habit. After a few days of experimentation, he discovered a perfect solution: add more money.

Therefore, White Crescent reached a gentleman's agreement with him.

If his overall performance in the game he plays is no worse than the opposing support, he can receive an extra bonus if the game is won. Although it's not as much as the MVP bonus, it's still there.

This agreement ignited Roland's fighting spirit. Seeing his relentless, all-out effort, the entire TES team felt a bit uneasy and was forced to join the ranks of those working overtime.

"No, you're pushing yourself too hard."

"What time is it? If we don't sleep now, we won't be in good condition for tomorrow's competition."

"Yeah, you can't push yourself like that. Your body won't be able to take it."

Seeing Roland about to start his next ranked match on his computer, Zuo Shou and the others couldn't stand it anymore and forcibly stopped him. These are the kinds of games a normal professional player plays 12 hours a day. You're playing 15 hours a day for that little bit of prize money? Are you out of your mind?

Roland's response to this was:

"Let me go! I want to work overtime! Working overtime makes me happy!"

"Stop, here's what we'll do. You go and get some rest now, and I'll cover your drinks and midnight snacks tomorrow, okay?" Seeing that this guy was already half-crazy, Casa had a flash of inspiration and thought of another way.

Is this really true?

"It's true."

Once Roland confirmed that Casa was serious, he quickly calculated his food expenses and how much his wallet had shrunk after treating Ah Shui to dinner. Then, with a "snap," he pressed the power button on his computer and jumped up from his chair.

"Come on, come on, what are you still standing here for? It's past three o'clock, go to sleep. Are you waiting to die of sudden death if you don't sleep this late?"

369. Left hand: ? ? ?

First Encounter: Chapter 18: Expectant Gaze

When the TES team reappeared on the field, they were greeted by professional players from the EDG team. The veterans from both teams greeted each other naturally, while the new players smiled shyly and seemed a little embarrassed to join in.

There was one exception.

"Brother Tian, ​​I'm your fan! Can you teach me how to become a really good support player?"

"Brother Tian, ​​can I add you on WeChat? I can ask you questions privately if there's anything I don't understand."

"Hey Tian, ​​are you free after the match? Let's grab some late-night snacks together."