On this day, in front of the computer screen in the arena, Han Shihao's smile was keenly captured by the caster's sharp eyes.
This smile would become an unforgettable image for countless League of Legends players in the future.
"God's smile."
This was the comment people gave to this image.
It was well deserved.
As the head of the Four Emperors and the world's number one mid laner, F- Han Shihao, who stood at the top of the pyramid of the professional esports circle, indeed had the qualifications to be called "God." This was also because the number one player of the new generation of esports in the world had only laughed twice in his long career.
This was the first time.
It wasn't just because this smile was rare. The reason why this scene was important enough to be recorded in the history of esports was because after Han Shihao revealed this smile, the final match of this set of best-of-five matches had once again undergone a change that shocked the world.
But back to the present.
At the moment when Han Shihao smiled, not many people noticed it.
Lin Feng and the others in the backstage area were the minority.
Looking at Han Shihao's smile, Lin Feng's eyelids suddenly twitched.
Tang Bingyao noticed it and turned to look at him.
"Lin Feng?"
Lin Feng shook his head and squeezed out a smile. "I'm fine."
Number One and the others also noticed this scene.
Number Three raised an eyebrow. "Huh?"
Number Five gently pursed his lips and turned to look at his fiancé. At this moment, Number One was standing with his hands behind his back, looking in the direction of SSK's arena.
He didn't say anything.
However, the meticulous Number Five could sense that this fiancé of his, who had always been calm and unruffled, at this moment, when he looked at the stage, his gaze … seemed to become incomparably cold and sharp.
In the backstage area, Park Canlie was still lazily leaning against a pillar next to the stairs.
He looked up.
He saw that smile.
Finally, the eyes of the young director of SSK Club lit up, as if he was energized.
"Oh —"
"I actually made it?"
After a moment of perking up, Park Canlie lazily leaned back against the pillar again. The corner of his mouth curved into a mysterious smile.
"It seems like …
"Something interesting is about to happen."
…
The cheers from the audience were like a tsunami.
On the huge LCD screen on the stage, BA slowly appeared.
He chose the battle interface.
The final set of best-of-five in the world finals had begun.
Both teams begin Battle.net
Choose.
Hand of God in blue and SSK in purple.
One hero after another was sent to the battlefield.
Then, the heroes were confirmed to play one by one, and the BA of every hand
The players of both teams communicated closely with their coaches, and every tactical decision they made caused a heated discussion among the audience and the commentators.
The blue team, Team God, had brought out Lady Blade, who was the top laner, Prince, who was the jungler, and Obama, their ADC.
The purple team, SSK, had chosen their jungler, Jayce, their support Tam, and Ezreal as their ADC.
"SSK's lineup looks more conventional this time."
On the official commentary platform, the Western commentators were discussing and commenting:
"With the addition of support Tahm and Izreal, we've increased the team's tolerance for mistakes in battle. It seems that the final deciding round has given our defending champions some pressure, and they don't dare to relax at all."
In comparison, it was the blue side, Team God's lineup choice that made people gasp in surprise.
"Lady Blade, Prince, and Obama."
"What a violent early and mid-game lineup!"
On the China commentary platform, Mo Sheng exclaimed.
"Although the opponent SSK's lineup isn't bad in the early and mid-game, Team God's three hero choices … it's clear that they're going to fight you head-on!"
Fei Yan's eyes lit up with excitement. "This is … Team God's confidence and momentum are showing!"
Yes.
Based on Team God's usual playstyle, they would always maintain a cautious and calm attitude no matter what the situation was.
However, in today's final match, the first three Heroes were chosen. It was as if they had set up a battle array to declare to their opponents that they should fight!
On the internet, the Chinese players were once again cheering!
That's right!
This was the kind of confidence and dominance they needed!
They wanted to declare war head-on like this. They wanted to show off the glory of their LPL division in the final deciding game!
Team God is awesome!
LPL is awesome!
Compared to his two excited partners, Old Mi was equally excited, but he still calmed himself down and gave an objective analysis from a professional point of view.
"There's nothing wrong with Team God's three heroes. But if they want to be more stable, they could make some arrangements for the last two mid and support heroes, especially the mid laner, to make up for the curve of this lineup."
Before he finished his sentence.
On the big screen, the heroes on the fourth and fifth floor of the blue team were quickly selected and confirmed.
Fourth floor, support Ox Head.
Fifth floor, Rune Wizard Ryze.
On the China commentary platform, Old Mi slapped his thigh and praised.
"That's it!"
"That's the Ryze we need!"
To the professional and experienced commentator, Old Mi's Ryze was a perfect complement to Team God's lineup in this match.
At the same time, far away in China, in the KG club's training base, the KG and Quick Water players were also cheering, but for different reasons.
"F * ck, we've been waiting for this!"
KG's ADC, Konjac's eyes sparkled as he clenched his fists in excitement.
The players from the other two teams nodded their heads vigorously, their eyes gleaming with anticipation.
Previously, they had accompanied God to train and prepare for the match, so they clearly knew what Team God's true trump card was. They also naturally knew how terrifying this mid laner, Ryze, would be in Morning Star's hands.
Shi Hang let out a satisfied sigh.
"It's settled, it's really settled!"
"Even if F has Victor, they won't stand a chance against Ah Xing's Ryze!"
Suddenly, Machida, who was at the side, spoke up.
"Wait —"
"It looks like SSK's mid laner hasn't been selected yet."
Hmm?
The players from the two LPL teams in the room were stunned and looked at the screen subconsciously.
…
It was also at this moment that the attention of the players from all over the world was focused on them.
Suddenly, everyone snapped out of their daze and realized that the purple team SSK had saved their mid laner hero for the final match.
After all, the previous four matches of Victor had created a subconscious inertia, and they assumed that the final match would not be an exception.
But now …
That did not seem to be the case.
On the official commentary platform, the Western commentators sat up straight and opened their eyes wide.
"Player Han Shihao … does he have other plans?"
The entire Wembley Stadium fell silent.
Everyone held their breaths and waited.
On the stage, in SSK's arena.
Han Shihao, who was in the mid laner's seat, turned to look at his four teammates beside him and nodded slightly.
"Thank you for your hard work."
This sentence was a sincere expression of gratitude.
And the next sentence was an announcement that sounded like a plain statement —
"Leave the rest to me."
On the giant LCD screen in the stadium, the purple team SSK's fifth floor hero selection box lit up.
Hero confirmed.
Crafty Enchantress, Lefran, entered the arena.
Such a hero selection was destined to not be the scene that would shock the world today.
Because of that scene.
Thirty-four minutes from now.
…
The final day of the S Series World Championship.
London, England, Wembley Stadium. The two teams began their match at 9 am London time.
After a full five matches, it finally came to an end.
It was 2: 43 pm London time.
It was 10: 43 pm Beijing time in China.
It started to rain in London.
The pitter-patter of water landed on the outer wall of Wembley Stadium.
The sound of the rain gradually became louder.
The rain became heavier.
Until it came in torrents.
The final match of the best-of-five ended in the 34th minute of the match. The blue base crystal was pushed and exploded.
The purple team, SSK, had secured the final victory in the deciding match.
The MVP of this match was awarded to the winning team's mid laner, Crafty Enchantress, with a KDA of 9/0/11.
Super.
*****
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