It was the second day of the semi-finals of the finals.
It was also the last match before the finals. Apart from God- Hand of God, who had advanced the day before, this match would determine the second team to advance to the finals.
It was nine o 'clock in the morning in Berlin. As the venue for the finals, the stadium was once again packed to the brim.
Back in China, although it was already late at night, countless players and netizens were all waiting in front of their computer screens in their dormitories, internet cafes, or at home. Some of them were holding steaming cups of instant noodles while others were huddled together with their friends and classmates. They were all filled with anxiety and anticipation for today's set of 'best-of-five' matches.
It was no wonder that today's set of 'best-of-five' matches were even more intense than yesterday's.
Due to the match between God and Legend the day before, everyone was initially more confident that Team God would emerge victorious in the end.
However, today's match was different.
KG was up against SSK.
The former's strength was inferior to God- Hand of God, and the opponent's strength was also a level higher than Legend's.
Therefore, the difficulty of today's match was naturally more arduous than yesterday's.
On the other hand —
It was also because of greater expectations.
Team God had taken the first step for their LPL division.
The first half of the perfect puzzle had been put together, and the remaining half was left to be filled by Team KG.
As long as KG could win today, this year's finals would come to a perfect end. Regardless of the outcome of the finals, the teams from the LPL division would be the champions and the runners-up of the tournament.
"There will be a chance!"
On the internet, countless players and netizens were enthusiastically discussing:
"KG has experience fighting against SSK in the group stage, and he only lost by a little bit."
"He won against Fate in the quarterfinals, which means that KG is in a better condition than he was in the group stage!"
"This year was SSK's worst ever … This is definitely the best chance for KG to get his revenge!"
Some well-informed netizens were also sharing the first-hand information they had obtained:
"I heard that KG was still training last night. God didn't even have the time to celebrate his victory over Legend and went straight back to the hotel to help KG train in the training room."
"Also, it is said that those mysterious specially hired coaches have been helping out these few days —"
"Hmm? What was the background of the specially hired coach? I don't know about that, but I heard that they are the top gods of the previous generation. They are on the same level as Korea's M and Lee Do-jae! "
All kinds of information and comments intertwined and converged. In the end, it seemed to help countless players and netizens build up their confidence step by step.
Today's battle.
They could fight!
…
There were still fifteen minutes left before he went on stage.
In the arena, compared to the anticipation of the vast number of players on the internet, the atmosphere backstage was extremely solemn.
The coaches and team leaders of the KING Battle Club all had solemn expressions on their faces. At this point, even if they were supposed to say words of encouragement to their own team members, they were unable to find the right words to say due to their own nervousness.
The members of Team Two and the substitutes all clenched their fists tightly as they looked worriedly at their own main team members. They hated themselves for not being strong enough to share the burden at this time.
Konjac, Old C, and Devil Ghost, who were about to go on stage, were all gulping down water. Beside them, Huangxue Nightsong could not stand it anymore and snatched the mineral water bottle from Devil Ghost's hand.
"Alright, alright. Drink less."
"If you keep drinking, what if you have to pee in the arena later?"
Konjac inhaled sharply.
"I … I really have to pee right now."
It was not a physical feeling.
Rather, it was a feeling brought about by mental tension.
Drinking water was also a subconscious action to divert the anxiety from one's mind.
Yes.
No matter how much preparation they had made and how much mental preparation they had done, when it came to this moment, when it was right before the match, the anxiety in the hearts of the KG main team members couldn't help but rise uncontrollably.
The persuasion of others was of no use.
Only the arrival of two unexpected guests slightly broke the tense atmosphere backstage.
"Senior Number One."
"Sister Xiao Wu —"
The LPL players were surprised and delighted when they saw the two newcomers. They hurriedly got up to greet the two newcomers.
Number One waved his hand.
"There's no need to be polite at a time like this. Just do what you need to do."
The corners of Old C's mouth twitched as he laughed dryly. "Senior … we don't have anything else to do."
The other KG players nodded subconsciously.
Number One raised his eyebrows when he saw the reaction of the KG players.
"Why, are you nervous?"
The KG players looked at each other and nodded obediently.
Number One smiled.
"It's right to be nervous."
"After all, our opponent is the strongest in the world. In the past, we have never won against them in the LPL region. Last year, you guys lost to them and lost twice in the group stage. Now that we're facing them in the semifinals, it would be unreasonable to say that we're not nervous. Our chances of winning aren't high, am I right?"
His tone was casual.
However, the contents of his words stunned the members of the KING Battle Squad. The members of the God Battle Squad and the other members of the KING Battle Squad also stared at Number One in bewilderment.
This …
What was going on?
They had thought that Senior Number One was here to cheer them on, give them some encouragement and comfort.
However, the words he said were straight to the point of pessimism. There was no trace of politeness at all.
However, in the next moment, Number One's tone suddenly changed.
"It's right to be nervous."
"However, if you think about it carefully, it's actually not necessary."
"We've been losing like this for so many years. We're used to it, aren't we? At most, we'll just lose again. It's not embarrassing even if we lose. At least we have God to replace us, and the LPL flag won't fall. "
"But if we win —"
Number One paused for a moment before revealing a playful smile.
"Then it'll be interesting, won't it?"
"The first and second seed of the LPL will meet in the finals and both will return with trophies."
"They'll defeat SSK in the semifinals and get their revenge."
"All the matches we've lost in the past … as long as we win today, we'll get them all back."
The eyes of the KG players subconsciously lit up at Number One's words. Number One paused again and looked at the KG players in front of him with a smile.
"It's not a loss if we lose, and it's a huge gain if we win."
"We're the ones with nothing to lose, and we're not afraid of the itch when we're full of lice. We're used to losing … it'll be a great honor to beat them once."
"On the other hand, SSK should be more nervous."
"Losing to someone we've defeated before?"
"Once they fall, the last hope of the Korean server's LCK division will be gone as well."
Another few words were spoken casually. In the end, Number One waved his hand casually and calmly.
"That's why.
"It's okay to be nervous, as long as you know that your opponents might be even more nervous than you are.
"Then let go and fight."
"No one is forcing you to win. Today, change your mentality."
"You're here to cause trouble."
"Win or lose, fight what you have to fight. It's best if you win, but even if you can't … blow up that so-called World's Strongest and make him dizzy."
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