That night, when they returned to the hotel, everyone's focus was solely on KG's training.
Even the members of God Team, who had defeated Legend Team and successfully advanced to the finals, had no time to celebrate their victory. After a simple dinner in the hotel's buffet restaurant, they immediately followed King to the training room and prepared to be the sparring partners for KG's team members.
According to Barren Snow Nightsong's words, "Things like celebration banquets should be held together with your KG for it to be more exciting."
That was indeed the case.
If KG could defeat SSK in the best-of-five matchup tomorrow, they would definitely be able to host the grandest celebration banquet. By then, the final match would no longer be important. Regardless of the outcome of the match between the two LPL teams, the LPL division would be the final winner.
Of course, that would be the most ideal situation.
But reality was cold and cruel.
To defeat SSK, no matter what, would be an unprecedented challenge.
"Actually, we've already practiced most of the things we need to practice over the past few days.
"It's impossible for you to make a qualitative leap by relying on this last night."
In the training room, Number Four pushed up the gold-rimmed spectacles on the bridge of his nose and calmly lectured the members of KG.
"So —"
"Actually, there's not much to say.
"All you have to do is focus and go through everything I've taught you over the past few days, as well as the problems and problems I've pointed out.
"Maintain your current state and level of preparation for training.
"And then …
"Just go all out and fight."
Compared to Number Four, his tone was much harsher and colder. "Think about your position in the team and your role. Don't ever forget that you're a mid-laner, which means you should be the most important core of the team. It's a fact that you're weaker than that Han brat, but if you want to win, you have to find a way to make up for this gap."
Gritting his teeth, Demon Ghost nodded fiercely.
"Senior, I understand!"
If it was any other day, No.2 might not have been satisfied with such an answer. However, at this moment, he merely glanced at the mid laner from KG Squad. His expression softened a little as he nodded.
"You've been putting in a lot of effort in your training recently. At least, you have the ability to fight with your life on the line."
"So —"
"I'll be waiting to see your performance tomorrow."
Pausing for a moment, Number Two looked deeply into the eyes of the demonic ghost in front of her. Slowly, she opened her mouth and said one last sentence.
"Sometimes, miracles can be created by putting one's life on the line."
Regarding the concept of "miracles", it was naturally rare for Number Two, who had always believed in absolute power, to speak of it. At the same time, it was also a rare encouragement given by Number Two to the younger generation as a senior.
Compared to Number Two's rare encouragement, Number Three, who pulled Tian Tian to a corner to talk to him alone, was much more realistic and even harsher.
"Your KG versus SSK."
"Judging from the lineups on both sides, your Senior Number Four had previously done a comprehensive analysis on paper."
"You can probably imagine the result of the comparison."
"Mid laner, ADC, support, jungler. Basically, all four positions have been completely destroyed."
"Only you, as a top laner, should have a slight advantage against SSK's Wolf."
"So, if I'm being blunt —"
Number Three looked up at Tian Tian.
"In tomorrow's match, your four teammates can only be considered a burden to you."
It was a merciless and cruel evaluation.
But it was also a fact.
Tian Tian was silent.
After a while, he looked up and met Number Three's gaze. With unparalleled determination, he said, "No, Senior, they're not a burden to me."
"Without Demonic Ghost, Konjac, and Old C, our KG wouldn't have been able to make it from this year's LPL to the semifinals."
"Without them, I wouldn't be where I am now."
"To me, their existence is like Lin Feng, Ah Mo, Ah Qiu, and Eleven."
"They are all my most trusted teammates and partners."
Looking at Tian Tian's solemn and serious expression and firm tone, No.3 paused for a moment, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
"Alright."
"So let's get back to reality —"
"Even if they are also teammates that you recognize, at least you need to recognize the fact that in a head-on confrontation, it is difficult for your teammates to provide you with much help and support."
"So …"
"If you don't think of them as burdens, you can still recognize them as your companions."
"Then the burden on your shoulders is destined to become heavier."
"The top lane is the only way KG can compete with SSK."
"If you want to fight for a chance of survival, you, as the top laner, must not just take advantage of Wolf. If you decide not to give up on your teammates, then you must rely on you, the core top laner, to lead the other four players to charge forward."
"In other words."
After pausing for a moment, Number Three casually threw out a conclusion, "That's right.
"You need to kill your way through the top lane."
"Kill your way to Wolf, who may not be inferior to you, and kill your way to SSK's teammates, who have no choice but to focus all their energy on you."
"At that point, your KG will have a glimmer of hope of winning."
"And the rest …"
"It all depends on God's will."
…
No.2 and No.3.
These two top legends of the previous generation in the esports circle mentioned the words "God's will" and "miracle" when they were teaching and lecturing the members of KG's team. It was clear that they had a complicated emotional attitude towards the set of best-of-five matches tomorrow.
When Lin Feng returned to his hotel room late at night, he made a voice call to his childhood sweetheart in the bathroom. The beginning of the call was naturally regretful that the girl could not make it to Berlin, Germany to watch the semifinals. The girl also helplessly replied that she still needed to deal with the Manchester City matter for a while.
After that, the conversation shifted to another topic. Lin Feng brought up the lecture that the seniors had given him in the training room.
On the other end of the phone, An Xin listened quietly at first. After listening, she hummed and asked,
"So, what do you think?"
"After such training, KG has a chance of winning against SSK."
Lin Feng was silent.
He subconsciously fiddled with the faucet on the sink in the bathroom. The water flowed intermittently, swirling on the sink and into the sink.
After a long while, he slowly opened his mouth.
"As for the chance of winning —"
"Maybe infinitely close to zero."
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