LOL: What does it mean to torture players?

Chapter 254 New season, the birth of the water ghost!
Luo Xin muttered: "Usually I feel that the factory manager seems to be quite honest and mature..."

Su Mo laughed: "Then I can only say that you have very little taste."

"Let's talk after we come in first."

So the two of them followed Su Mo in.

Before the factory manager and Meiko could decide who was better, Abu called out, "Rita, Luo Xin, you're here too."

The two said, "Coach Abu, congratulations, you won another championship."

"Congratulations everyone. It was a very exciting game. It was very exciting to watch."

The factory manager was stunned, let go of the trophy, then pretended nothing had happened and returned to his usual mature and steady self.

Su Mo walked up and teased: "The factory is not very good. We can't compete with Meiko in stealing things."

The factory manager quickly explained: "What do you mean by robbing? What are you talking about? Can you call it robbing when it comes to professional players?"

Everyone laughed.

Abu greeted, "It's almost done, the celebration banquet is ready, let's go now."

So everyone started to pack up their things. Meiko held the trophy happily and made faces at the factory manager.

Because there were other people around, the factory manager had no choice but to endure it.

After packing up, the entire EDG team set off together, and Su Mo took Luo Xin and Rita with him.

The group left the lounge and the competition venue. However, at the entrance of the venue, they met hundreds of fans who were waiting!
It seems that most of them are international students and tourists.

"EDG is here! EDG! EDG!"

"Brother Mozi, Brother Mozi! FMVP! FMVP!"

"Director, I declare you the Peanut Nemesis!"

The factory manager raised his mouth corners after hearing this. Although he said that he didn't care about Peanut, he couldn't help it when he heard this, and felt the muscles at the corners of his mouth out of control.

Abu walked into the middle of the crowd and said, "Thank you all for supporting our EDD. Thank you. We EDG will continue to work hard and will not let you down."

Surrounded by fans, the EDG players got into the car, left the game venue and headed straight for the hotel.

Come to the hotel, enter the box, and sit down anywhere.

The waiter started serving the dishes. This was a Chinese restaurant, and the taste was more in line with the EDG members' requirements.

Abu said, "This is the best Chinese restaurant I can find nearby. If you want to eat anything else, order it yourself."

Su Mo looked at his two employees and said, "If you two want to eat anything, just order it yourself."

Rita then said, "We are not picky, don't worry, Mozi."

"By the way, Brother Mozi, can we take a photo together?"

Su Mo nodded: "No problem."

Rita quickly squeezed in: "Add me one, add me one."

Meiko, who was sitting next to him, called out, "Come, I'll take the photo for you."

So Rita handed the phone to Meiko, and Meiko was responsible for taking pictures of the three of them.

Abu said: "Put the trophy in front, and Xiao Mo's FMVP trophy."

Su Mo took the MSI championship trophy from Meiko, took out the FMVP trophy from his bag, held a trophy in each hand, and took a photo with the two of them.

When all the dishes were served, Abu said, "Everyone must be hungry, eat first."

Everyone started to eat and chat.

Halfway through the meal, Abu suddenly said, "Everyone has worked hard during this period. I have discussed with the boss. There are still more than ten days before the start of the summer season. Do you want to go on a team building trip together, or take a vacation and have fun on your own? It's up to you to decide."

The factory manager asked, "How many days will the holiday last?"

Abu replied: "One week."

The factory manager pondered: "I want to go home, so forget about the team building."

Su Mo teased, "Are you going to return home in glory? Invite your childhood friends back to play online games, right?"

The factory manager responded: "You know all this? That's impressive."

Su Mo continued, "You are a celebrity in your hometown. I saw news about you online. You and your childhood friends were photographed hanging out together, and you were surrounded by people going to an Internet cafe to surf the Internet."

The factory manager smiled and said, "Which professional player didn't start out as an Internet cafe player? It was the most fun when I skipped classes to surf the Internet. That's when I was most addicted."

Su Mo asked, "Does it mean it's boring now? Don't want to fight anymore?"

The factory manager sighed: "Anything becomes boring when it becomes a job. It is only interesting when it is a hobby."

Meiko exclaimed: "What a philosophical statement, Mingkai, become a philosopher after you retire."

Abu looked at Su Mo: "Xiao Mo, what are your plans?"

Su Mo thought for a moment and replied, "I just want to have a good sleep now, sleep until noon, then play with my phone in bed for three hours before getting up to eat. It must be very comfortable."

Everyone laughed after hearing this. Although it sounds a bit outrageous, it is indeed something that everyone wants to experience. It is quite comfortable to experience it once in a while.

"A week is too short. I feel like I have nowhere to go, so I just stay at home." Su Mo continued.

Abu nodded, then asked for others’ opinions, only to find that everyone had similar ideas and didn’t want to have a team building.

Abu said, "In that case, we will have a normal holiday. The bonus for this MSI will be transferred to you in due time. Please check it. We will go back tomorrow morning. You can go out and play tonight, but not too late. Be safe."

After finishing their meal, everyone decided to go out and stroll around the street.

Su Mo suddenly had an idea and took out his phone to start live streaming:
"Brothers, here I come. I am your official travel blogger. My position is..."

Su Mo improvised as a travel blogger to everyone, introducing the local culture and scenery.

The live broadcast room was bombarded with gifts and everyone was very enthusiastic.

At the same time, the comments are all:
"I'm 13562 kilometers away from you. Wait for me, I'll come find you."

"The distance is 6320 kilometers. It's very close. I'm coming."

"I only have one kilometer! I'm going to find Mexico, hahahaha!"

“I was only one meter away from him.”

Everyone saw the IDs of this barrage: EDG, Clearlove8
It seems impossible to refute it.

Nothing happened that night, and the EDG team returned home the next morning.

It was already evening when I returned to China, and one day of the seven-day holiday had already passed.

The next day, Su Mo came to the studio and edited the video for the finals with Rita and Luo Xin. He had nothing else to do anyway.

This final was quite exciting, from the torture flow of Ice Fountain Viktor, to the Nightmare Lights-Off system, and finally the male knife walking on the edge of the knife, it was a visual feast!
The three of them worked from morning to night and finally finished editing the videos and posted them to the account together.

Just as Su Mo thought, the third scene received the best response: life under the knife, death under the knife.

It's rare to see a position so active in a game of this level, building vision every second, and not having any boring moments throughout the game.

So the next day after the video was released, Douyin sent someone to contact Su Mo.

Su Mo was taken to visit the Douyin headquarters and then to shoot a short advertising video.

The content of this ad is quite simple. Su Mo sits in front of the computer and imitates playing a game. After winning the game, he stands up and says to the camera: "You need to stay in good shape to compete on the court. You've been playing on your phone for a long time. It's time to take a break."

An identity badge is displayed next to it: Douyin Chief Operating Officer, well-known e-sports player, Su Mo.

Although it is very short, this advertisement will be presented to all TikTok users. As long as it is used for a long time at a certain time at night, this advertisement will appear.

This is a big deal in the entire circle, it is equivalent to breaking the circle.

His influence is no less than Su Mo helping LPL win its first S championship.

S7 was the first time that Su Mo broke out of the circle, and many people outside the circle had heard of this name.

And now is the second time. Even people who don’t follow League of Legends can often see Su Mo.

In fact, Su Mo didn't come here for this at the beginning. He just wanted to make money using Douyin. He didn't expect the effect to be so good that it got the attention of Douyin.

After the commercial was shot, Su Mo got the news that the commercial would be launched at the beginning of the LPL Summer Season.

It only takes about a week.

Soon, the vacation was over and Su Mo came to the training room again.

In fact, he has been living in the training base these days, but he has not been to the training room.

There was already someone in the training room, Meiko.

Meiko heard the noise and looked back, saying, "Brother Mozi, you're here."

Su Mo was stunned. It seemed that Meiko had been calling him Brother Mozi since some time ago.

I feel like the generations are messed up, but it doesn’t matter, no one really minds this aspect, just call them whatever you want.

"You're early." Su Mo sat in his seat.

Meiko said, "I have nothing to do... By the way, Brother Mozi, have you read the latest version description? A lot of heroes have been updated. Really, there is also a new hero, I think it's called Ghost Harbor Blood Shadow?"

Su Mo was stunned after hearing this and muttered, "It's the Blood Harbor Ghost, Pike."

"Ah, yes, yes, that's the hero that just came online. I want to see what it is and whether I can use him as a support."

Su Mo quickly turned on his computer and logged in. Yes, S8 was a year with very intensive hero updates, so he could continue with his teaching plan.

Pike... This hero was eventually used as a support, but it wasn't like this at the beginning.

When he was first released, Pike could play in many positions, including jungler, mid laner, and support.

Su Mo opened the League store and bought Pike first. He raised his proficiency level and then began to think about what strategy to develop and which heroes to pair with him.

Take it out during the game and light up the whole audience!
Su Mo was thinking when there was a noise at the door. The factory director walked in with a rosy face and looked very happy.

It seems that his trip back to his hometown gave him a lot of emotional value from his friends, which made him very happy.

Gradually, all the EDG players returned, turned on their computers and started to regain their playing feel.

A moment later, Abu also came to the training room, took a look, and saw that everyone was there, so he said:

"Listen to me first."

Everyone took off their headphones.

Abu said, "The summer season is about to start. Needless to say, you should all know that we are scheduled to play the opening game against RW. Now you need to step up your training. Other teams have been training longer than us."

"Also, this is a new version, and there are new heroes that need us to develop. We have just started this part of the work. Anyway, thank you all for your hard work."

After Abu gave a few instructions, he left and the training room became lively.

The factory manager asked, "New hero? Who of you has played a new hero? How was it? What position did you play?" Meiko replied, "Are you talking about this Pike? He feels pretty average. His Q skill... is like Thresh's hook, but it doesn't feel as useful. His Q skill can't let him fly over."

"Then the W skill... the invisibility effect? ​​I feel like this can be used often in the jungle. The E skill is a displacement skill, it can go through walls, and it can also provide control, so it's pretty good for escaping."

The factory manager asked: "What about the ultimate move? How about the ultimate move?"

Meiko responded: "The ultimate move... seems to have a killing effect. Killing can directly refresh. Hey, can you share money with teammates? There is actually such a thing?"

The factory manager muttered, "Sharing the money? What do you mean? Isn't there money for assists?"

Meiko explained: "No, his ultimate skill kills the enemy hero. He can give the full kill gold to a teammate who assists as an extra bonus. It's the full amount. In other words, if the kill is worth 300 gold, then the teammate can get 300. But it seems that it can only be given to one person."

Scout followed up with a comment: "This hero should be very powerful in the jungle. Of course, I don't know how fast he can clear the jungle."

Su Mo said, "Factory, this way you won't have to give kills to your teammates anymore. You'll earn more if you get kills, right? Then start practicing."

The factory manager shook his head and said, "Forget it. You guys can play this kind of weird hero by yourselves."

Meiko smiled: "Mingkai, is it because you are too old to practice heroes, or your body is weak?"

Meiko made a face, as if hinting at something else.

The factory manager laughed and said, "Are you kidding? It's just a new hero. Just look at the skill description and you'll be able to play it a few times. This is because I look down on this hero. Do you understand?"

"Besides, this hero is also great as a support. When you're in a fight in the bottom lane, you don't have to let the ADC get the kill. You can use your ultimate to get the kill yourself."

Su Mo didn't expect that the factory manager just said it casually and actually guessed the final gameplay of this hero. The factory manager definitely didn't mean it, he just wanted to say that.

As the night came, after a whole day of playing RANK, everyone slowly got their feel back.

Su Mo felt that it was about time, so he went to rest and left the training room to return to his room.

However, as soon as he walked out of the training room, he found someone following him.

Su Mo looked back and found that it was the factory director. He felt strange because normally the factory director would not go to rest so early.

Not long after walking, the factory manager quickened his pace and caught up with him, saying, "Xiao Mo, I want to ask you something."

Su Mo responded: "What's the matter?"

"What do you think of this new hero? Have you practiced it?" asked the factory manager.

Su Mo asked back: "Why are you asking this?"

The factory manager explained: "I just want to see what this hero is like and hear your opinion."

Su Mo replied: "It's good. I can play all positions except ADC."

"Ah? Including the jungler?" the factory manager exclaimed.

Su Mo affirmed: "Including junglers."

The factory director was stunned. He stared at Su Mo, as if wanting to know whether Su Mo was lying.

But Su Mo didn't blush or feel nervous.

In fact, he was not lying, this hero is indeed very powerful now, and as long as he is used properly, there is no problem in taking three paths.

Seeing that Su Mo seemed serious, the factory manager felt a headache: "Which position do you think is the best? Jungler is probably not a good choice."

Su Mo responded: "Which position is the best... You won't know until you play it, you have to play with it."

The factory manager asked: "So you plan to play it in the opening game?"

Su Mo kept it a secret: "Guess."

The factory manager rolled his eyes and said, "I've got to admit that you've got to give me a fair price."

Su Mo knew what the factory manager was thinking. If he were to study this hero from scratch, it would be difficult and slow.

But if someone uses it first and gives him a sample, it will be much easier for him to learn.

Su Mo said, "You will know when the time comes."

In the next few days, EDG engaged in intensive training.

It's not just EDG, other clubs are also under a lot of pressure. Now it's the summer season, and the results of the summer season will determine who can go to the S game.

A few days later, the LPL game took place.

The game hasn't started yet, but the audience seats are packed with people, most of whom are holding EDG cheering signs.

In the commentary booth, the live broadcast has not yet started and the commentator is making preparations.

In the lounge, the EDG players are waiting for the game to start.

Abu said: "Today is the opening game, it is very crucial, show your best condition and win first."

"I know that you have very little time to study the new version, but it doesn't matter. Today we can use some of the previous routines and playing methods to deal with it first. After the game is over, we can go back and study it slowly."

After a while, seeing that the time was almost up, Abu led the EDG team out of the lounge and prepared to go on stage.

As the EDG players walked out of the lounge, the door to a nearby room opened and the FW players walked out.

The leader is none other than Doinb!

Doinb saw the EDG team and smiled: "Hello, Mozi, are you guys coming to play today?"

As soon as Doinb opens his mouth, he says something that makes it impossible to respond.

"We are here to be cheerleaders." Su Mo just said something nonsense.

"Brother Mozi, don't lie to me, you must be here to play the game." Doinb got into character and started acting.

Just then, Su Mo noticed an acquaintance sitting next to him, A Guang.

A Guang was looking this way, but after Su Mo looked over there, A Guang looked away.

Su Mo took the initiative to greet him: "A Guang, don't you recognize me? You don't even say hello."

Ah Guang quickly looked over and said with a smile, "Brother Mozi, Brother Mingkai, and Brother Abu."

Doinb looked over and said, "So many brothers? Are they all your brothers? Are you a younger brother in EDG?"

Everyone laughed after hearing this.

Doinb looked back and said, "Brother Mozi, how is the new version going? Is it fun? This version."

Su Mo replied: "It's quite fun, but this version requires a bit of high operation skills."

Doinb smiled and said, "It's okay. Our RW is best at operations."

Su Mo glanced at Scout behind him: "Are you sure? We have Scout on our team, can you control him?"

Doinb glanced at A Guang and said, "We have the champion top laner Mouse, we are not afraid at all."

On the other side, in the commentary booth, three commentators were ready.

Guan Zeyuan explained: "Hello, audience friends, you are watching the opening match of the 2018 League of Legends Professional League Summer Season, EDG vs. RW."

Remember to answer, "EDG won another championship at MSI and is in great form now. RW is under a lot of pressure facing EDG. However, the summer version has changed a lot from the spring version to the MSI."

“Now it depends on who can adapt to the new version faster.”

Rita asserted: "I think no one can compare to Mozi in this regard. I believe Mozi will bring us more surprises."

At the competition site, the host Xinran appeared. After a brief opening speech, Xinran greeted everyone:

"Now, let's welcome the two opponents to the stage. First, the champions returning from MSI, E! D! G!"

EDG's starting five are on the court!
"EDG! EDG! EDG!" After the five people came on stage, they stood in the middle of the stage and accepted the cheers from the audience.

"Now, let's welcome Team RW!"

It’s RW’s turn, which is different from EDG’s more normal debut.

The RW players, led by Doinb, appeared on the stage in various postures, some with their hands in their pockets, some with their feet turned outward, and some with stiff movements. It felt very strange.

Su Mo understood it. This is the case that if the top beam is not straight, the bottom beam will be crooked. Any team with Doinb will be assimilated by him.

The two players came on stage, stood face to face and shook hands.

Su Mo faced A Guang, who shook hands with him and said:
"Brother Mozi, please teach me."

Su Mo smiled: "Very good, very energetic!"

Su Mo turned around and walked towards his seat, sat down and put on his headphones.

Abu encouraged the morale: "RW is not as strong as us. As long as we play normally and play the way we train, we can win."

After all ten players from both sides are ready, they enter the BP stage.

In this game, EDG is on the red side and RW is on the blue side.

BAN position situation:
EDG: Ornn, Ryze, Kaisa

RW: Steel Shadow, Nightmare, Zoe
Guan Zeyuan analyzed: "EDG banned Kai'Sa themselves. This situation is not common. However, Kai'Sa in the LPL region is indeed stronger than in other regions and has a higher priority."

Remember to continue: "As for RW, Nightmare and Shen are EDG system heroes, they can play in several systems, so they must be banned. As for Zoe, I think it's purely because this hero has a high laning strength right now, Doinb may need to avoid her edge, he doesn't play this hero very often."

Enter the hero selection phase.

RW on the blue side got Mundo on the first floor.

Rita analyzed: "Mundo has indeed been strengthened a lot in this version, and Guang really likes this type of hero, so this choice is correct."

EDG got Pike and Gragas on the first and second floors.

I remember exclaiming, "Here we go! Pike, Bloodhaven Pike is a new hero who has not yet appeared in a professional match. If this match can start normally, it will be Pike's first appearance in a professional match."

Rita became excited: "Sure enough, Brother Mozi must be the first one to play."

Guan Zeyuan suddenly looked over and retorted, "Brother Mozi is playing? That's not right, can Pike be played in the top lane? I see that in the pubs nowadays, most people play him as a support, jungler, and some people play him as a mid laner, but no one plays him in the top lane."

RW locked Galio and Kindred on the second and third floors.

I remember analyzing it: "Galio and Kindred are also a system, and they are very suitable for RW. Both sides brought a lot to this game and wanted to win."

It was EDG's turn, and EDG locked Luo on the third floor.

Entering the second round of BP
EDG also banned Lucian and EZ.

And RW banned Xayah and Xilishu.

Guan Zeyuan commented: "Both sides are targeting the bottom lane, and there are not many ADCs that can be chosen in the bottom lane now."

EDG got Swain on the fourth floor!
Rita explained: "Swain, after this hero was revised at the beginning of the year, his appearance frequency in the top lane increased significantly, but then no one played him anymore. Now we bring him out... but what about Pike?"

The explanation is starting to become incomprehensible.

(End of this chapter)