Chapter 2438
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"So … the top and mid laners are their two strongest points."
After listening to Spoon's retelling, Phoenix nodded. "It looks like the situation is similar to the last time we met them — the core of their strategy revolves around the top and mid laners."
Spoon glanced sideways at Phoenix.
"Isn't that enough?"
"If they had another core player, even SSK wouldn't be able to handle it, let alone us."
It sounded like an alarmist statement, but when you thought about it carefully, it did seem to make some heart-palpitating sense of objectivity.
A mid laner whose strength was temporarily uncertain but was able to compete with Spoon of the Seven Kings.
A top laner who was perhaps the only one in the professional esports circle who could withstand the pressure of a matchup.
A team with these two core aces was already capable of contending with the top teams in the world. If they added a jungler or an ADC, or even a support … such a lineup could really go toe-to-toe with the current number one team in the world, SSK.
For example, Team BW- * from the European LCS division or Team Crown from North America. Each of them only had one strong rookie dark horse player, but they were already able to amaze people in this morning's mock competition.
Minx, on the other hand, had two such dark horses.
It was needless to say how terrifying they were.
"So even you guys lost. It looks like even our Legend won't be able to do well." Phoenix sighed again.
Spoon glanced at Phoenix.
"If you guys —"
"Probably slightly stronger than our MLG."
Although they were competitors in the same division, and their MLG ranking was above Legend this season, Spoon would never underestimate his old rival who had always been above him in the European mid laner rankings.
Number three in the Yonkō, number one in Europe.
His reputation was not for nothing.
But then he changed the topic. "But the premise is that you guys can last for 20 minutes in the early and middle stages without collapsing. Then you might have a chance to turn the tables in the mid and late stages. Minx's specialty is their fast attacks in the early stages, but their two top and mid laners aren't that great in team battles."
Phoenix shook his head with a bitter smile.
"Last for 20 minutes … This premise seems a little difficult."
Spoon gritted his teeth. "What do you think? That team … they're just like a hungry wolf. They're determined to win the early game. Damn it, I've never seen such a barbaric team! "
There was a rare hint of exasperation in his tone.
It was easy to imagine how brutal the Minx Squad's playstyle was to be able to force a mid laner who was a King of the Seven Kings into such a state of anger.
Lin Feng sighed. "I was just about to go watch your match against them. Who knew it would end so quickly? When is their next match? Do you know who they're up against?"
Spoon could not help but sneer at the question.
"Then you'll probably be disappointed."
"It looks like they've decided to take a break. They've only defeated Season and MLG in the morning. They've won two matches against the first seeded team. As for the other challengers … they don't seem to be interested in them."
Li Shiyi was a little surprised to hear this. "Is he that arrogant? They're only challenging the first seeded team? "
Logically speaking, the practice matches over the past two days were for each team to take turns fighting against each other. Each team hoped to learn from other teams as much as possible and familiarize themselves with each other's playstyle. He had never seen a team pick their players like this.
Perhaps SSK had the right to do so, but Minx was just a new team. How could they compare to the Triple Champion SSK?
It would have been better if he had not said it. Spoon's anger seemed to have been ignited again. He sneered again.
"What do you think?"
"The second seeded team in the Korean region. They're only second to SSK, and they even beat Fate."
"They've won two matches in a row against MLG and Season. That's amazing."
"This level, this confidence. It looks like they're aiming for the championship this year."
His words were full of mockery and resentment, and Lin Feng and the others could hear it without any effort. They could not help but look at Spoon strangely.
If it was just a match and he was defeated …
It shouldn't have caused such a huge reaction from the person in front of them.
Noticing everyone's eyes on him, Spoon also realized that he had lost his composure, but he was still annoyed. He waved his hand.
"It's too stuffy here."
"Let's go outside for some fresh air. It's not convenient to talk in here."
His words reminded them of something. They looked to the side and saw that the reporters and staff of the other esports media in the corridor had clearly noticed them as well. There was a commotion, and it seemed like they were all ready to surround them with microphones to interview them.
Lin Feng nodded.
"Alright, let's talk outside."
… …
An Xin, Tang Bingyao, Ceng Rui, and Li Shiyi went upstairs. They seemed to be going to KG and God to check on the situation, so only Lin Feng, Phoenix, and Spoon went down the corridor on the sixth floor of the hotel. They turned a corner at the end of the corridor, found a security door, and opened it to a small balcony on the sixth floor.
There was a trash can next to the balcony, and on top of it was a small ashtray with a bunch of cigarette butts. Spoon walked out and took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket. He poured one for himself, then looked up at Phoenix and Lin Feng in front of him with a questioning look in his eyes.
Phoenix waved his hand.
"I quit."
Lin Feng was even more direct. "No."
He looked at Spoon suspiciously. "You still smoke?"
Although professional esports players were not strictly prohibited from smoking, superstar players like Spoon already had a large number of fans. Their daily actions were also under the scrutiny of others. If smoking was discovered by the public, it could easily bring about some negative public opinion on him.
Besides, even if one didn't consider the impact of being a public figure, smoking was harmful to the body, and for professional esports players, it could easily affect their performance.
Spoon lit a cigarette for himself, took a deep drag, and exhaled a ring of smoke. He waved his hand casually and explained, "That's right, I'm not going to play the game.
"I don't usually smoke.
"Occasionally, when I'm too annoyed, I'll have one."
Lin Feng and Phoenix's curiosity had been piqued a long time ago.
"So what's going on?"
"It's just a win and a loss."
"What did Minx do to piss you off?"
Spoon took a deep puff on his cigarette and gritted his teeth as he asked the most important question.
"Dammit … you're right."
"It's okay to lose a game, but they're so arrogant … I can't take it anymore."
As he spoke, he finally told them the provocative and sarcastic words that Fly had said when he came over to shake hands with them in the training room.
Phoenix furrowed his brows, displeasure and anger flashing in his eyes.
"That's … a little too much."
Lin Feng narrowed his eyes.
"The rookies this year are getting more and more arrogant."
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