The three official hosts and commentators of the LPL division were not exaggerating at all.
Because it was true that the matches between Group C and Group D were about to begin, and the vast majority of League of Legends players in China were really looking forward to it.
On one hand …
Of course, it was because the past three days of group matches had not been enjoyable enough.
Although there were exciting and intense matches, KG's team was the only LPL team in Group A and B after all. Everyone in the country tried to adjust to the time difference by staying up all night at home or in front of their computer screens in internet cafes. However, they could only watch one or two matches of their own LPL team every day. It was not enough to enjoy themselves to the fullest. Watching the matches of teams from other divisions was just for fun. It was very difficult for them to immerse themselves in the game.
At the same time, KG's situation in Group A was not too worrying. Although the fight for first place with SSK was more intense, KG's team was guaranteed to advance to the next round.
The vast majority of Chinese players and netizens had a similar mentality. On one hand, they hoped that their team would be able to advance to the next round without any risk, but on the other hand, they hoped that the process of advancing to the next round would be more exciting and exciting.
Then …
The upcoming matches in Group C and Group D would perfectly satisfy their needs in this regard.
Even if it was Group D of the Chosen Group, Team Rapid Water was participating in the world finals for the first time this year, so everyone would be excited and look forward to it.
Not to mention Group C.
This was a battle for supremacy!
The intensity was enough to be mentioned in the same breath as the top eight or even top four elimination matches in previous years!
This was the real highlight of the tournament, wasn't it?
On the other hand —
It was also because the Chinese players and netizens had more expectations from KG's performance in the past three days of group matches.
Because KG was only the second seed of their LPL division, but he was already able to play at such an earth-shattering level in this year's group matches, and even compete head-on with SSK.
What did this mean?
It meant that they had made sufficient preparations for this year's LPL division!
The highly secretive training plan between the three teams was definitely a success!
And that was how KG had behaved.
As the strongest dark horse in the LPL this season, Team Rapid Water, and the deserving first seed of the LPL, God- Hand of God, what kind of amazing performance would they have?
Really …
It made people's blood boil uncontrollably!
"Tomorrow, the three of us will be in charge of the Chinese commentary on the stadium's live commentary platform. Really, I can't wait to see your performances."
Mo Sheng smiled as he looked at the group of professional players in the LPL region in front of him, giving them his encouragement.
Fei Yan also looked at Morning Star and the others with a sincere gaze.
"Logically speaking, this is my first time participating in the live commentary of the World Finals, so I should be a little nervous."
"But now …"
"As long as I think about KG's performance over the past few days, and how your God and Quick Water will be able to showcase their skills in the arena, my nervousness is gone. All that's left is excitement and anticipation."
Old Mi, who was the most senior member of the three-man commentary team, smiled warmly. His gaze swept across the LPL players in front of him.
"So …"
"As commentators, we will work hard to fight alongside you on the commentary platform and cheer for you."
"But I hope that …"
"I can wait until the moment when I can cheer for you!"
…
Compared to the warm and harmonious atmosphere of the LPL commentators encouraging everyone, when everyone got on the bus and returned to the hotel, the scene that they saw in front of the lobby downstairs made them feel a little heavy.
The day's group matches had ended. By the time the players of the various teams returned, it was already night time. The sky had already turned dark.
Logically speaking, especially for the players of the teams who had been busy and fighting all day, they should have gone to the hotel's buffet restaurant upstairs to enjoy a sumptuous dinner, then return to their respective rooms to take a hot shower and rest comfortably.
But at this moment, what the LPL players saw in front of the hotel lobby was the scene of players of several clubs packing their luggage and preparing to leave with their coaches and team leaders, as well as the staff of other clubs.
Among them were the players of the four clubs, Crown, Cog, Wild Card, and BW.
All the players had their heads lowered.
They were silently packing their belongings in a gloomy manner.
There were also players of other clubs in their respective regions watching them. Perhaps they had good personal relationships with the players of these teams, as they walked up to give each other a hug and a pat on the shoulder as a form of silent comfort.
The atmosphere was heavy and oppressive.
Tang Bingyao could not help but widen her eyes slightly. She was a little surprised and confused.
"Where are they going?"
This was the girl's first time coming into contact with the World Finals. She had only been dazzled by the exciting matches in the stadium over the past few days. She had not truly understood the deeper and more profound things that went on behind the scenes of the World Finals.
Ceng Rui, who was watching from the side, sighed. A look of sympathy appeared on his face as he helped the girl explain in a low voice.
"They're leaving."
Tang Bingyao was at a loss.
"Leaving? Where are they going? "
Huangxue Nightsong's mouth twitched as he replied, "Going home. Wherever they're supposed to go."
His tone was calm and natural, as if he was used to such a scene.
The girl still could not understand. Her eyes widened as she looked at the players who had already packed their belongings and were walking onto the bus.
"Are we leaving tonight?"
"Why?"
"We don't have to be in such a hurry, do we?"
The girl's words sounded a little childish and innocent.
On the other hand, the LPL members looked at each other and remained silent. Of course, they all knew the reason. However, the truth of this reason … was indeed a little cruel and heavy.
In the end, it was An Xin, who was standing beside Tang Bingyao, who spoke softly.
"Because they've been eliminated."
Yes.
Just because of the word "eliminated."
Li Shiyi nodded slowly with a solemn expression.
"Basically, the teams and clubs participating in the World Finals have their own expenditure budget.
"A club doesn't just consist of the players and team members participating in the competition. There are also coaches, managers, team leaders, and other logistics staff. When added together, the number is huge. The daily expenses, even excluding food, accommodation, and transportation, are not small expenses."
"If everything goes well in the competition, then of course, these expenses will continue.
"But if they're eliminated …
"Then every extra day they stay is an unnecessary waste and loss for the club."
Huangxue Nightsong snorted.
"It's not just that.
"Even if the eliminated club teams don't want to leave, the officials won't make them stay. I reckon that when the results of Group A and Group B's elimination and advancement came out this evening, the official staff of the finals would have already taken away the subsequent accommodations of the eliminated teams and even their respective exclusive conference rooms and training rooms. Even the promotional banners would have been taken away."
"Stay? What's the point of staying? "
In a few words, he had described the whole truth.
Tang Bingyao's little face revealed a look of disbelief, as if she had never thought that there were so many unknown things behind the scenes of the exciting and dazzling finals. The girl subconsciously muttered, "How can this be … this is too …"
"Too cruel, isn't it?"
Morning Star shook his head.
"This is the true nature of eSports."
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