It seemed that this had become a tacit understanding between Lin Feng and Morning Star recently.
Strictly speaking, the two of them were the only new generation of professional players who could stand at this height in the current national server.
More importantly, both of them happened to be mid laners, shouldering the responsibilities of captain, and even shouldering the mission of the future of the entire national server. Therefore, they understood each other better than others.
Especially for Lin Feng, who had finally formed a new team, Morning Star, who had shouldered the role of captain of Team God for many years, could give him a lot of useful advice and suggestions in this regard.
The two of them walked on the quiet street.
The cool breeze of Shanghai's autumn night blew over, and it had the cooling effect of refreshing one's mind.
"You guys improved very quickly in the afternoon training," Morning Star said to Lin Feng.
Lin Feng smiled when he heard that. "It's alright, barely passable."
Morning Star shook his head. "You're too modest. This kind of efficiency and progress is almost impossible for any rookie. The five of you … did very well."
Lin Feng touched his nose.
"If you can't even do this well, then there's no point in forming this team."
To others, these words might sound too arrogant and conceited.
But Morning Star didn't care.
Because he knew how many people had high hopes for the team Lin Feng had formed.
Putting everything else aside, if it were not for the fact that he had greater expectations and goals, with Feng Luo's strength, he could casually join any of the current, mature, veteran professional teams. He would be able to raise the overall combat power of that team to a whole new level. He would also be able to be like a fish in water in the LPL. He might even be able to enter the World S-League.
"It's not easy being a captain —"
Lin Feng sighed and looked at Morning Star next to him.
"I can't compare to you in this aspect."
Indeed, let's not talk about comparing the strength of the two as professional players, but in terms of their identity as team leaders, not only Lin Feng, but in the entire world of professional esports, there might not be one or two people who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Morning Star.
Perhaps Autum, the support god of the team.
He could be counted as one.
Morning Star laughed.
"It's nothing more than doing the dirty and tiring work.
"When you first start, you will feel a little powerless and even flustered. But once you get used to it, you will slowly get used to it."
"The main thing is whether or not you're willing to do more for the team. I'm not worried about you."
Lin Feng raised his eyebrows and looked at Morning Star.
"So, what are you worried about?"
She keenly grasped some key words in his words.
Morning Star didn't answer directly. Instead, he looked at Lin Feng and asked,
"How are you now compared to back then?"
Lin Feng thought for a moment.
"It's almost time."
He knew himself very well. Especially after the last two days of training and confrontation, he could basically confirm that he had completely returned to his peak state from back then.
Morning Star nodded and asked again,
"So, have you also encountered a bottleneck?"
This time, Lin Feng took a long time to think. After a while, he slowly nodded.
Morning Star narrowed his eyes.
"Same as F before the finals?"
Lin Feng shook his head.
"He's still half a step worse than him before the finals."
Hearing such an answer, Morning Star fell silent. Then, he looked up at the street illuminated by the street lamps in the distance and sighed.
"Then now … I'm a full step and a half behind."
…
The two of them unknowingly walked to the street lamp and stood still.
With his back against the street lamp, Lin Feng felt the chill of the metal pillar behind him through his clothes. He shook his head.
"I've wasted too much time."
He sighed with emotion.
Indeed, back then, he could be on equal footing with Han Shihao. They were considered to be the top mid laner in the world. But after that finals, he chose to retire, while Han Shihao had always been fighting in the professional arena.
For a few years, several seasons of fighting and tempering.
Inevitably, there was a gap between him and his opponent.
Back then, they were on equal footing.
Now, they were a full step and a half behind.
Furthermore, the final step was an almost insurmountable gap.
Morning Star looked at Lin Feng and said, "You can catch up. If there's anyone among us who can catch up, it's you."
Lin Feng grunted in acknowledgment.
"I need time."
"Of course." Morning Star nodded. "But you know, to do this, you need to be more focused, more devoted, and more pure. Otherwise, even you won't be able to take that last step."
Lin Feng pinched the space between his eyebrows, looking a little tired and helpless.
"But I have too many things to consider now …"
Indeed, it wasn't an excuse.
He wasn't alone now, nor was he like before when he was still at home. He only had to help Sister Xue play ranked for a while, chat with his fans in the live broadcast room, and play solo when he was in the mood to rush up the rankings.
Now, he was the captain of his brand new team.
Not only did he have a few teammates on his shoulders, but he also had the expectations of Senior No. 1, Sister Xiao Wu, Brother Chu, Brother Fang, and too many others.
The team had just been established.
Time was running out.
Everything needed to be considered by him, and he needed to be responsible for handling it.
Under such circumstances, no matter how energetic a person was, it was impossible for him to have enough energy left to focus on his own personal advancement and breakthrough.
Morning Star shook his head.
"Maybe you shouldn't think so much."
Lin Feng paused and raised his head to look at Morning Star in front of him.
"Hmm?"
Morning Star's gaze met Lin Feng's, calm and steady.
"It was you who taught me, and I don't think I need to repeat it to you."
"It's important to be a competent and qualified captain."
"But it doesn't contradict with your own personal pursuit."
"The most important thing is, do you know your goal and opponent?"
"Then think about it. When you finally face that opponent, can you really lead your team to victory with your current state?"
"Soldiers against soldiers."
"Generals against generals."
"A king against a king."
"There's no need to worry too much about the soldiers, because they will always reach the expected standard."
"But if the 'king' can't stand, then everything will be in vain."
Morning Star stared at Lin Feng and said in a deep voice,
"The captain is not a babysitter."
"He's a leader."
"If you take the lead, your teammates will follow without hesitation."
"Then …"
"If you stand at the forefront, you need to be strong enough. Strong enough to not fall no matter what kind of opponent you face."
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