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Chapter 287 Just wait for Brother Zhou to finish!

In the MSI finals.

After three games, LGD is leading SKT 2-1.

This was something that most people hadn't expected before the competition.

But it has now definitely happened.

LGD has taken the lead in the final match.

Of course, leading 2-1 in a best-of-five series is far from a guarantee of final victory.

It is extremely rare for a team to come back from a 0-2 deficit to win 3-2.

It's not uncommon for teams to fall behind 1-2 but then win the next two games to take a best-of-five series.

Especially considering their opponent is SKT.

With a 2-1 lead, there's no guarantee of safety.

But it is precisely because their opponent is SKT.

Therefore, LGD's 2-1 lead and first match point is equally exciting and gratifying.

on the main stage.

The camera pans across the players' benches.

After the LGD players stood up from their seats, they couldn't help but show some joy on their faces.

They were just one game away from winning the final championship.

It's understandable to feel excited at this point.

This does not mean they will be arrogant or complacent.

On the contrary, Zhou Dian and his teammates became even more wary of SKT.

Facing the SKT team.

Until you actually kill them, you can't underestimate them in any way.

Meanwhile, on the SKT players' bench...

The five SKT players also took off their headphones, got up from their seats, and walked towards the player tunnel.

Faker in the mid lane, and Bang and Wolf in the bot lane.

The three of them had blank expressions, and it was impossible to tell what they were thinking.

Regardless of what they are thinking.

But at least outwardly, he didn't show any signs of panic or unease.

After all, these three are all veteran SKT players who have been tested in major competitions.

We don't know how many times we've faced this unfavorable situation of being far behind.

At this point, I'm sure I can still keep my composure mentally.

As for the remaining two, Peanut and Huni.

His face betrayed an unconcealable sense of unease.

Especially Huni.

He walked behind his teammates with his head down.

His face looked somewhat blank.

His eyes looked somewhat lifeless, completely devoid of light.

He was completely outmatched by Zhou Dian in two consecutive games.

It's clear that Huni's mindset seems to have run into some problems.

online.

Therefore, viewers who support LPL and LGD are also very excited.

They all saw hope in defeating SKT and winning this year's Mid-Season Invitational.

After being crushed in three major tournaments: the S5 World Championship, the S6 MSI, and the S6 World Championship.

The LPL region really needs a major championship.

Even though EDG had already set a good example by winning the MSI championship in 15.

But if they can win this year's MSI Mid-Season Invitational.

For the entire LPL region.

This will be a huge encouragement.

After all, this year's S7 World Championship is being held in my country.

If the LPL region can win a Mid-Season Invitational title midway through the season.

Going forward, the entire region will have greater confidence to strive for the LPL region's first S-series championship on home soil.

Of course, the audience was excited.

This was accompanied by even greater tension.

After all, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.

LGD is now leading SKT 2-1, holding match point.

This gave the audience in the entire region a great hope of winning the championship.

But what if SKT manages to win two consecutive games and turn the tide?

The disappointment felt by the entire LPL region's audience must have been like a tidal wave.

For some viewers...

If that's really the kind of plot it would be.

It would have been better if SKT had swept them 3-0 from the start.

There's no need to go through that rollercoaster of emotions again and again.

Of course, regardless of whether LGD was ultimately defeated by SKT after losing two consecutive games.

Or perhaps they didn't win those two games and were swept 3-0 by SKT.

As long as LGD loses this final.

No matter how you lose, whether you die standing or lose on your knees.

In any case, all that awaits the entire LGD team is criticism!

For most viewers in this region.

All they want is the champion.

We placed such high hopes on you and offered you so much support before the finals.

So what happens when you lose the final?

Then everything before that is null and void.

You will inevitably be verbally abused and severely criticized.

However, on the other hand...

There is always a portion of the audience who are rational.

There's also a group of people online who are telling everyone not to celebrate too soon.

Just watch the game with a calm and peaceful mind.

As for the result of the match...

It's not something the audience can decide.

While viewers were discussing it online.

At the Olympic Stadium in Brazil, the venue for this year's MSI finals.

Backstage, SKT's lounge.

At this moment, Huni kept his head down, remaining silent and not participating in his teammates' discussion.

I don’t know what I’m thinking.

KkOma walked up to Huni and asked:
"In the next round, it's our turn to choose sides. Do you think we should choose the red side?"

Upon hearing this, Huni immediately looked up at KkOma.

However, the expression on his face showed a hint of confusion and a question.

Clearly, Huni didn't understand KkOma's meaning in his haste.

KkOma didn't mince words and said directly, "Do you still want the counter pick in the next game?"

This time, Huni truly understood.

Startled, he sat bolt upright and waved his hands frantically.

At the same time, he shouted, "No more, no more!"

He shook his head vigorously as he spoke.

He shook his head like a rattle drum.

Just kidding, you're even using a counter!
Not to mention that Huni has already been beaten into submission by Zhou Dian.

Huni has completely given up on competing with Zhou Dian in terms of skill. Even if he still had some ideas, he wouldn't dare to take on the counter-pick role.

If you take the counter position again, and then get crushed by the reverse counter, then...

That's when they got crushed by a reverse counter in three consecutive games.

I might as well find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

I can't afford to lose that person!
Of course, the competition has progressed to this point.

Huni has already embarrassed himself enough.

In that case, the counter position is absolutely unacceptable.

It would have been better if Zhou Dian had countered it.

That way, even if they get completely destroyed, they'll still have an excuse to use.

It looks better on the surface too.

However, what puzzled Huni was...

Coach KkOma is really carefree.

Even at a time like this, how can you still believe in yourself?
Thinking back to how confident I was when I asked Coach KkOma for heroes and counter picks in the previous two games.

Huni couldn't help but feel a little ashamed.

I have truly let Coach KkOma down.

At this point, even if Coach KkOma still trusted him.

I have to admit defeat now.

While we haven't lost the game yet, there's still a chance.

If you remain blindly confident, you could really screw yourself over in the final.

However, what Huni didn't notice was...

When Coach KkOma heard Huni refuse to take the counter in the fourth game.

He immediately shook his head slightly.

There was some disappointment in his expression.

But more than anything, there is concern.

Disappointingly, it seems that Huni's courage has been completely crushed by Zhou.

What is worrying is the situation that SKT will face next.

KkOma wanted Huni to take a counter pick in the top lane next.

This is also a helpless move.

At this moment, KkOma lets Huni take the counter position.

I don't want him to beat Zhou Dian.

It was simply to narrow the gap in their matchup.

Huni had the upper hand in the first two games, yet the game still ended up like that.

If Huni gets countered by LGD's top laner, KkOma doesn't even want to imagine how badly he'll be beaten!

Huni is currently in a state of complete bewilderment after being hit.

This is extremely unfavorable for the entire SKT team's situation going forward.

KkOma just didn't expect that Huni had completely chickened out and lost all his spirit.

Since Huni himself doesn't dare to take responsibility.

KkOma can't force Huni to comply; doing so would only backfire.

Let's think of another way!
Therefore, KkOma also abandoned the idea of ​​taking the initiative to choose the red side in the fourth game to make a surprise move.

Just choose the blue side as usual.

He believes that his team's overall strength is still superior to LGD's.

We need to compete with LGD on both operational efficiency and the team's core strength.

We can't let LGD pull us into their areas of expertise.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the backstage area, in the rest room where the LGD team was located.

The atmosphere was completely peaceful.

After a brief recap of the previous game.

Dgc told everyone to be quiet.

This will allow the team members to have a peaceful environment to rest and rejuvenate.

Go and play the remaining games well.

As for the draft picks and tactics in the subsequent matches...

They've fought to this extent.

What else is there to discuss?
We'll play the game according to Brother Zhou's instructions, and do whatever Brother Zhou says.

Just wait for Brother Zhou to finish!

As for why Dgc is no longer called "Little Zhou" but "Brother Zhou"?
They're now leading SKT 2-1.

What does it matter if someone calls me Brother Zhou!
If we can defeat SKT and win the MSI Mid-Season Invitational.

You could make Dgc call Zhou "Daddy," and he'd be willing!

"Alright, everyone watching the match live, welcome back to the MSI Finals!"

"What we're about to bring you is the fourth game of the best-of-five series in this year's MSI finals!"

"In the first three games that have already concluded, LGD is currently leading SKT 2-1, taking the lead in the finals!"

"As long as we get to this fourth game..."

Before Guan Zeyuan could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the long-haired man.

"Hey, hey, hey, no, no, no, don't say that, Zeyuan!" Long Hair said with a laugh, "Don't you know how venomous your mouth is?"

Upon hearing this, Guan Zeyuan immediately said, "No way, I was just making a hypothetical assumption! I didn't say it was certain!"

"Let's not dwell on that topic anymore, let's talk about the competition!"

Su Xiaoyan steered the conversation to the main topic.

The discussion on Guan Zeyuan's "jinxed" reputation did not continue.

After discussing the match for a while and making some predictions about the upcoming draft picks,

On the main stage of the competition venue.

Both players have walked out of the player tunnel and onto the player's bench.

They took their seats.

"Alright, as you can see, both teams are ready!"

"Now, let's turn the camera to the commentary booth!"

The screen flashed.

The three commentators from the LPL official commentary booth appeared in the live stream of the LPL official broadcast room.

"Alright, everyone, welcome back!"

After making some polite remarks, Miller continued, "Although LGD is currently leading 2-1 and has match point, I feel even more nervous than before!"

“Uh, actually, me too!” Rita immediately added.

"Haha, that's normal, that's normal!" the child laughed.
"The opportunity to defeat SKT and win the MSI championship is right in front of us. As supporters of the LGD team and the LPL region, it's inevitable that we'll feel nervous at this moment!"

The tension that arises when you're ahead.

It's simply that after seeing hope, one subconsciously fears disappointment.

In the past two years, the LPL region has really become afraid of losing in major competitions.

Looking back at the 15 MSI, after EDG won the championship.

The months leading up to the S5 World Championship.

When the commentators, Wawa and Miller, were giving their commentary, they clearly didn't take the teams from other regions seriously at all.

However, reality always teaches arrogant people how to behave.

When it comes to other regions, especially the LCK, the current Miller is still a bit cautious.

No matter what you do, you must ultimately be down-to-earth and grounded in reality.

Just shouting slogans won't do any good!

You have to be able to win!

However, it's unlikely that you'd expect Doll and Miller to actually be down-to-earth and give honest explanations.

They were simply waiting for the next opportunity to shout.

That is, the moment when LPL wins its next major championship.

So, could it happen today?
(End of this chapter)