Indeed, in the eyes of outsiders, everyone in the conference lounge was a lofty and mysterious legendary figure that they had to look up to. But in reality …
Only a small number of people knew that when these legendary powerhouses of the previous generation of E-Sports gathered together, the scene was no different from a meeting of enemies.
Basically, apart from a few people like No.4, No.5, and No.4, the rest of them were pretty much on the same page, and even had quite a bit of enmity with each other.
Friendship?
This thing really couldn't be considered as such.
Back then, the enmity between them was quite deep.
Take Bullet and Ro for example. The two of them hated each other, especially in Bullet's eyes. Bullet regarded Ro as a useless existence, and he never bothered to compare himself with him. Perhaps Ro's strength was slightly inferior, but because of that, he was more likely to be irritated by Bullet's contemptuous attitude.
Another example would be No.3 and J. They were also old enemies back in the day.
Neither of them easily took advantage of the other, but because of this, they were filled with hostility toward each other. Whenever there was a chance, they would want to see who was better.
For existences like Ghost and Number 2, apart from maintaining a polite attitude toward their companions, the rest of them would treat any opponent from the previous generation with absolute disgust or malice.
Needless to say … Number One, Li Daozai, and CRO, the three top existences who stood above all the legendary figures in the previous generation.
The three of them did not speak at this moment. They only listened to their companions' fierce and cold words "exchange" with each other.
But the atmosphere between the three of them …
However, it was even more oppressive and solidified, making one's heart beat faster.
Number 3 sighed and shook his head helplessly. He sat back in his seat, obviously giving up on his naive idea of smoothing things over and easing the atmosphere.
Number 4 reached out and patted Number 5's shoulder comfortingly.
"Forget it."
"Let them argue for a while."
"These guys … If they don't argue with each other, it's impossible for them to sit down and have a good talk."
Number 5 smiled helplessly. His gaze swept across his old friends who were still arguing fiercely.
"But —"
"Even if they sit down later, the atmosphere probably won't be any better."
…
After a long while, the war of words between the Legends in the conference room finally came to a halt.
But the atmosphere still did not ease.
It was even to the extent that it became even more oppressive and solid.
Everyone's gaze finally fell on Number One, Li Daozai, and CRO.
It was also at this moment that CRO slowly spoke again, breaking the frozen atmosphere.
"In terms of eloquence, I admit that I'm not as good as you 001."
"But no matter what you said, and no matter what dirty tricks I used or whether I stabbed you in the back, at least … it worked."
At this point, CRO slowly raised his head from the sofa to look at No. 1 and let out a sinister laugh.
"At least —"
"Even if you know this is a scheme."
"Isn't it the same? You can only accept the attack obediently."
"It's the same … There's no other way but to obediently fall into the trap."
Arro, who was standing at the side, also looked at Number One provocatively.
"Yeah."
"You, 001, are very capable. If you're so capable, why did you come all the way here?"
"Looks like you can't sit still, can you?"
Number One glanced at Arro, then turned to look at Bullet on the other side.
"This time, I have to agree with you."
"This rotten arrowhead's brain is obviously worse than it was back then."
"You!" Arro couldn't help but be furious. Just as he was about to speak again, he was stopped by J, who looked at Number One coldly and said in a deep voice, "At this time, all you know is to take advantage of others with your mouth. It seems that 001, your ability is not as good as before."
Number One laughed again when he heard that.
"My ability, huh?"
"To be honest, I really don't know how I am now compared to back then. It's true that I haven't been active for a long time."
"Otherwise …"
"Like Ol 'Three and Bullet. Who's interested, come out and spar with me?"
That sentence.
The content of the sentence was almost the same as what Bullet and Number Three said just now.
But at this moment, the entire conference room suddenly fell silent again.
Compared to the previous two who had just said the same thing, everyone in the conference room had a completely different reaction to Number One's nonchalant words.
Because they all knew the weight of this sentence when it came out of 001's mouth.
The silence after Number One's words fell silent.
It also revealed the attitude of the legendary powerhouses of the previous generation.
Finally, someone spoke again. Li Daozai slowly stood up, and his terrifying aura gradually spread and rose. His eyes were cold as he looked at Number One with a fierce fighting spirit.
"If you're interested."
"I can play with you."
Everyone's eyelids twitched slightly.
Indeed, throughout the entire generation, the only person who could truly be regarded as the pinnacle rival of 001 was the Korean Esports King of the previous generation.
If these two people were to fight again after so many years …
The weight, the significance, the intensity, and the degree of shock would almost be countless times greater than the confrontation between SSK and D, and between Morning Star and Han Shihao in the training room of the Hilton Hotel this morning.
However, as soon as Li Daozai stood up and spoke, the person next to him hurriedly stood up and pulled his old friend back, whispering in a low voice.
"Okay, okay."
"There's no need … Don't be angry."
"Sit down, sit down."
After finally persuading his old friend to sit down, he looked up at Number One and smiled helplessly.
"001, you don't have to do this."
"Today's theme … is not to fight."
Number One shrugged.
"You're right."
"I have to give you face. Forget it."
Then, he glanced around at the other Legends in the training room and finally fixed his eyes on CRO. He spoke in a leisurely tone.
He said in a leisurely tone, "I need to correct you.
He said in a leisurely tone, "The reason why I'm here has nothing to do with your tricks. I'm just a member of the Honorary Consultant Group of the World Telecommunications Association. Since the headquarters want to hold this joint consultant meeting, of course I have to be there."
"As for what you said about taking the attack and falling into the trap …"
"That's not exactly wrong."
At this point, Number One paused for a moment.
"But —"
"Falling into the trap and taking the attack are just because I'm a little curious."
The gaze in CRO's eyes was deep and unfathomable.
"Oh, curious?"
Number One smiled slowly.
"Yes."
"I'm very curious. When you guys find out that your carefully prepared schemes are destined to become a joke in the end … how will you react?"
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