You actually want me to...

2 to 1.

TES won their first encounter with the reworked RNG.

"Send it! I'm off work!"

"It's finally over. Let's run, let's run, or those hosts will catch us."

"Give up. Look at the entrance. The host is already waiting there, just waiting for you to finish." With that, Ah Le pointed to the cameraman and host standing next to the stage entrance.

"I'm fucking mad!"

As the saying goes, good things do not go out, and bad things spread for thousands of miles.

Roland never imagined that, with his influence, his legendary forehand and backhand tutorial had already been edited and uploaded online before the match was even over, receiving widespread praise from netizens and then being forwarded.

With such popularity, Riot Games thought they might as well take advantage of it and sent people to block the entrance.

see,

Roland sighed and walked toward today's interview team with a tragic expression.

Today's interview is with Rookie's girlfriend, Xiaoyu. Since Aunt Yuzhen got older and there's no longer any top-down control, a new generation of hosts has started to rise to prominence, and Xiaoyu is one of them.

At least in Roland's opinion, Xiaoyu was much better than Luoxin, because Xiaoyu really dared to ask any questions during her interviews.

As usual.

The first two questions were quite formal, such as about teamwork, mindset, and preparation. These were questions that you could guess how the contestants would answer even with your eyes closed; they were just going through the motions.

until...

"I'd like to ask Aban, what was your mental state during that incredible comeback and death in the bottom lane in the third game? And how would you evaluate that play?"

"Can I just say whatever I want?"

"Of course, we are professionals, this is a live broadcast."

"Emmm, let me put it this way, the moment I turned the tables and killed the enemy Kai'Sa, the inflated feeling of being a level 4 player against a level 6 player made me feel like Iron Man in Avengers 1, creating a miracle with a bunch of junk, except..."

"But what?"

"But when I was hit to death by the ball, I realized that I was not Iron Man of the Avengers, but Iron Belly Man (Liu Yong Shi Da Ke) of the Belly Alliance (Bellis Alliance), and I was also made up of all sorts of strange components such as the Marsala reactor, Ganges water-powered armor, element periodic maintenance device, intestinal speed gliding acceleration system, microbial battery, and nano cow dung technology."

"Of course, what I mean is—it's a bit smelly."

Xiaoyu: ? ? ?

Live stream viewers: ???

The remaining nine contestants: ? ? ?

Summary: Chapter 123: One day, they will make all LPL viewers look at them with new respect.

As expected, RNG invited the TES team to dinner that night. Just as Roland said during the match, it is quite necessary to treat the heroes who helped develop the team's alternative playstyle to a meal.

Losing a game doesn't necessarily mean the game is bad. It could simply be that the game isn't suitable for that particular opponent, or that the opponent simply hasn't mastered it yet. But having more options is always a good thing.

Since he was learning by observation, Xiao Hu performed all the proper etiquette at the banquet, including self-punishing himself with three cups of wine and saying things like "I'll drink this, you can do whatever you want." Roland, being understanding, waved his hand and said it was nothing, and that he should feel free to ask him anything he didn't understand in the future.

Throughout the dinner, the other four TES players looked hesitant to speak, while Roland ate and drank heartily, leaving the rest of RNG completely bewildered. Before they could figure out what had happened, the next day, the TES team's microphone completely stunned a group of players and viewers.

[Men have airplane loans; please be aware.]

What kind of trauma could this cause? At most, we might hear the sound of horses' hooves after dark. It's not a big deal; nobody likes seeing horses anyway.

[I'm at my peak condition, and I've met the prerequisites for starting to struggle!]

Do you believe they'll confront me after the match and thank me profusely?

One classic line after another proved once again that the e-sports Deyun Club is never outdated. Amidst various humorous jokes, Xiaohu and others finally understood the strange expressions on the faces of the TES members.

Good heavens, so they were set up from the very beginning?

"That bastard, no wonder he was having such a good time at dinner last night."

"I knew it! Every time I asked him a crucial question, he'd either be taking a shower or have someone come over from his house. Wait a minute! Doesn't this guy live at the club? Who the hell would come over from his house?!"

"Damn it, where's my knife? Where did I put my knife?"

"Don't even think about it. When he came over to play after dinner yesterday, he made an excuse that the club couldn't find any knives to cook with, and he took all the knives from our kitchen. He said he would return them tomorrow, and the cook was still angry when she saw them when she came to work this morning."

"Huh? What are we having for lunch?" Xiao Hu looked up, somewhat bewildered. He had drunk too much last night and had no recollection of this incident. Stealing someone else's cooking knife was just too monstrous. Was this guy really that good at anti-gank?

"Instant noodles, I managed to snag a box of pickled cabbage noodles. You'd better hurry too. I just saw other people have already slipped away. If you go too late, they might only have mushroom and chicken noodles left. Just so you know."

"Holy crap! Why didn't you remind me? You guys slow down, save me a copy."

"Ah Ban, you damn immortal!"

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Unlike RNG's "joyful" atmosphere, Roland from TES was studying the version of the game.

The Spring Split is already more than halfway through, and we're about to enter the crucial final stretch for points and preparation for the playoffs.

In the current standings, RNG, EDG, and their TES have pulled ahead of fourth-place FPX and the teams below them by a significant margin. Having won two more matches, TES is now in first place on the standings.

Of course, neither Roland nor White Crescent relaxed too much.

Many teams that won the championship the previous year are still very strong in the spring split of the following year. This is because Riot Games will not make a targeted update to the rhythm of the entire competition in just half a year. Instead, they will choose to release a small gadget first to see the effect.

Last year, hard supports dominated the World Championship, but he found a different path and his mage support proved effective.

In this year's Spring Split, hard supports were as fragile as paper, while soft supports remained completely unchanged.

This isn't right.

Something's definitely not right.

Third-rate commanders blindly follow the system, second-rate commanders adapt to the version, first-rate commanders combine strengths and weaknesses, and top-rate commanders predict the direction of the game. Although there are no strong signs of the game version changing, Roland has recently started practicing soft support, which he is not suited for. Of course, he is practicing it secretly, and he still mainly plays mage support and initiation support.

There's no way around it; even the most advanced technology has to adapt to the current version. Going against the version will only lead to LGD's fate in Season 5. Forcibly going against the version is like praising cute pets for being delicious, or praising cruelty under food; or emphasizing practicality under craftsmanship, or shouting about the soul under machines—it's all a bit of a disease.

"By the way, who are our next opponents?" Thinking of this, Roland casually asked White Crescent, who was also studying the data.

"There's also TT and WE. Regardless of wins or losses, we've already secured the top spot in the rankings. Of course, there's a possibility that we won't win either of our next two matches, while EDG, who's in second place, won't lose either of their next two matches. Then, according to the rules, we'll drop to second place."

"How is WE 3.0 doing now?"

"They're getting better and better as they play. Although they have many shortcomings, they're full of energy."

Honestly, the five members of 3.0 were quite popular before the Summer Split playoffs, especially given their goal: one day, they would make all LPL viewers look at them with respect.

In this timeline, since Roland was unaware of their future, hearing them speak like that actually sounded quite domineering.

If I knew... I'd probably burst out laughing right away.

Because they did manage to do it, but the way they did it was slightly off.

"Oh, is that so? Does that mean I'll still have any vacation time to go out?"

"At most half a day, this is to give you some time off because you've been working so hard lately. Unless you have a day off due to no matches, you'll most likely be playing every single day from now on, you know what I mean."

The club's goal, from beginning to end, has always been results.

TES also has a chance to compete in this year's MSI. For a club that has won the World Championship but has never won the MSI, this championship is very tempting and they don't want to let it go.

"That's enough, half a day is fine, I can't handle any more than that."

"You little rascal..." White Crescent laughed and scolded, "When are you going to use it? Do you want me to give you some pointers on how to buy a gift? I've been through this before."

"The day after tomorrow, and there's no need to trouble you, sir. A 120-inch bust is a man's best dowry; everything else is just fluff." As someone who has lived two lives, Roland may have been a virgin before his transmigration, but his mental age is quite high. His standard for a girlfriend is that she can completely defeat him logically, not just by her volume. If she can't satisfy that, then no matter how beautiful she is, it's all for nothing.

When I came to my senses, it was already three in the morning.

At this point, I'd probably have to wait an hour to play ranked games. So tonight, I'll just find a shooting game to practice my aim and improve my hand speed to wrap things up.

Ten minutes later, Xiran's Steam list

Your friend is playing Mirror 2.

Integration: Chapter 124: The source of frustration lies in insufficient firepower

In the following period, aside from taking his younger brother home a few times during his vacation, Roland devoted himself to training and watching videos. What was unusual was that he not only watched his own region's videos but also those of other regions. He didn't miss any of the four major regions, and he even took a quick look at the Vietnam and Brazil regions. According to him, this was called advanced combat record.

Unfortunately, the biggest fear for TES right now is that their mindset will go wrong.

The S11 duo, though not often described, actually performed incredibly well. In the previous S11 Spring Split, TES's stats were phenomenal. JackeyLove's AD carry average damage per minute was 577, ranking first, while Knight's average damage per minute was 549, second only to Fofo and Chicken. This is the value of expensive items.

What was the reason for TES's terrible performance in its previous life?

The team fight has diverged.

The AD carry initiates team fights, while the mid, jungle, and support are stuck in the middle, unsure whether to engage or not, and the top laner is always kiting.

How can we fight this? There's no way we can fight this.

They know their own situation best. Although they have won more games than they have lost so far in the Spring Split, the core problem has not been solved – their playstyle is too one-dimensional.

All the games he won relied on his aggressive early-game lane pressure and snowballing through roaming and team fights. Roland's macro play is definitely as good as that of several established powerhouse teams, but he also has his strengths. He can find ways to initiate team fights in the early game and then use the players' excellent individual skills and the team's team fight capabilities to overwhelm them.

But what if we don't gain an advantage in the early stages?

In the mid-game, TES will instantly become a bottom-tier team, and whether they can turn the tide depends solely on whether the opponent is weaker than them, or whether Roland can initiate team fights well.

Therefore, learning becomes extremely important.

Although there is another player in the team who can also serve as the commander, unfortunately his command ability has been greatly affected during his three years as the team's leader, and he is also unable to perform well in unfavorable situations.

There's no other way but to learn it.

To put it bluntly, Roland's current worries stem from his own insufficient reserves, which is a kind of fear of insufficient firepower.

Similar to a country.

When your firepower covers neighboring countries, they treat you like a brother.

When your firepower covers the entire continent, they treat you with familial love and filial piety.

When your firepower covers the entire globe, they treat you like a grandparent.

Looking at how many LPL teams are losing their scrimmages with TES, anyone who isn't an idiot knows they've discovered TES's problems and are planning to stab them in the back during the playoffs.

Fortunately, he had another identity in his previous life: the Guardian of Arad. The most awesome thing about this identity was that he could work hard day after day to become stronger, and then work even harder day after day after he was fully formed. He combined focus, meticulousness, perseverance, sincerity, and even cirrhosis of liver into one, truly becoming a 007 warrior, working overtime for himself.