LOL: What does it mean to torture players?

After Su Mo got home, he sent a message to Rita to see if she could free up some time over the weekend.

Before Rita could reply, Su Mo opened the forum to see what everyone was discussing.

Soon, Su Mo saw an interesting post that already had over 100,000 replies.

#Matchup Analysis: Analyzing the likelihood of EDG winning against DWG

Su Mo clicked in and took a look, first analyzing the position.

Top lane matchup: Aodi vs. Nuguri, 20/80 split.

Comment: "Audi can promote the idea that if you don't get solo killed in the laning phase for ten minutes, you've succeeded."

It seems that the original poster, Aodi, doesn't have much confidence.

The comments below are mostly in agreement:

"If Audi doesn't get solo killed before level six, that's considered a success."

"There's no hope for it to be on the road anymore. I just hope that fewer Audis will die."

"If EDG's top laner weren't this bad, I feel they would be pretty safe."

"20/80? More like 0/10. What's the difference between Audi and a lowly soldier in front of Nuguri?"

Su Mo continued reading.

In the jungle position, Jiejie vs. Canyon, it's a 60/40 split.

Comment: "Although Canyon has performed very well so far, as last year's champion Jiejie, I believe he can find the way to victory."

The comments below were polarized:
"Jiejie performed so well last year because of Mozi."

"Canyon's current data is much better than Jiejie's."

"Jiejie is definitely stronger than Canyon; he was just held back by his teammates."

"I think these two are evenly matched; it's hard to say who is better."

Su Mo continued reading. In the mid-lane position, Scout vs. Showmaker, it was a 70/30 split.

Assessment: "Three-time world champion, the greatest mid-laner of all time, needs no further explanation!"

The comments section is now buzzing with arguments:

"I think Showmaker is the strongest mid laner in the current version. His contribution to DWG is too great."

"DWG's sweep of DRX was largely due to Showmaker's contribution, whose influence completely overshadowed Chovy's."

"Showmaker? What champion? Another CJB without a title."

"Just UZI as a mid laner, are you really trying to pick a fight with the three-time world champion mid laner?"

Fans from both sides have started hurling insults at each other, and Showmaker has indeed gained a lot of fans this time.

Especially the words Showmaker said in the promotional video before the match against TES, which immediately won over the hearts of LCK fans.

Of course, the most important thing is that he actually won, defeating the championship favorites TES. If he can really help LCK return to its peak this year, his popularity will definitely explode.

Next, in the ADC position, Hope vs. Ghost, it's a 50/50 match.
Comment: "In this version, ADCs are all just there to fill the role, so it doesn't have much impact. The performance of ADCs on both sides is about the same."

The comments section below is much more peaceful:

"Mixed accommodation is fine; the main focus is on functionality."

"I feel that Ghost played Ashe and Jhin very well, which is perfect for the current version."

"Hope just needs to avoid playing big cores, he really can't win in this version."

"ADC is not important, as long as you don't get crushed in lane."

Finally, in the support position, Meiko vs. BeryL, it's a 50/50 match.
Comment: "In terms of strategy, it's a 50/50 match. It's rare for Meiko to encounter a support player who is just like him."

The original poster probably meant that both support players are masters of strategy, capable of using all sorts of unusual heroes and tactics to win the game.

Comments were also polarized:

"Dude, what championship did BeryL win? He's evenly matched with a three-time world champion support?"

"I feel it's 70/30, BeryL should avoid trying to take advantage of Meiko."

"Haven't you guys noticed that Meiko's career has been declining ever since Mozi left?"

"Do you really think Meiko developed his own strategies? He's just living off his past achievements now."

In conclusion: Overall strength, it's a 50/50 situation!

Su Mo continued reading, and the poster began analyzing how EDG could win:
"Audi in the top lane should play a good supporting role and hold off Nuguri, while the ADC in the bottom lane can play by himself and Meiko should get moving. In the end, it will come down to whose mid and jungle are stronger. After all, EDG's mid and jungle have won a championship together, so their coordination will be better."

Su Mo was reading the post when Rita suddenly sent him a message: "No problem, I can get things sorted out this morning, and I'll have time this afternoon."

Su Mo: "Yes, thank you for your hard work."

Just then, a phone call came in. It was from Mr. Zhang!
Su Mo answered the phone:
"Hello, Mr. Zhang."

"Brother Mozi, do you have some time now? I'd like to discuss something with you."

"no problem."

"You probably already know, right? Next weekend in the finals, EDG will play against DWG."

"know."

"I'd like to invite you to commentate on this best-of-five series. Could you spare some time for it? The compensation is negotiable, and I promise you won't disappoint Brother Mozi."

Su Mo was taken aback. He had originally planned to go to the game to watch it live, but now he was suddenly going to commentate on it.

However, to be honest, the experience of commentating on a match is better than simply watching it.

"I didn't have time to prepare, so the effect might not be very good," Su Mo replied.

"Haha, Brother Mozi, you're being too modest. Who can commentate as well as you? After commentating with you last time, Zeyuan was quite impressed. He said he never expected you to be such a good commentator."

"Brother Mozi means there's no problem, you definitely have time, so it's settled then. As for the compensation... five million, how about it? Five million for commentating on a BO5."

Su Mo replied, "No payment is required."

“How can that be? I’ve already applied for the funds. If I don’t transfer them to you, I won’t be able to explain myself. They’ll think I’ve embezzled them. So let’s just leave it at that.”

So Su Mo inexplicably went from being a spectator in the finals to a commentator.

Su Mo relayed the information to Abu and UZI.

Soon, the following message appeared on the trending topics list:
#A mystery guest will be on stage to commentate on the S-series finals.
This news immediately sparked various speculations:
"Who? Who is it? It can't be some celebrity or something, can it?"

"Celebrities? No fun. It's the real deal, the level of skill, that's hard to explain."

"It feels like they're just trying to ride the wave of popularity; I'd rather have a professional commentator do it."

"Could it be Brother Mozi? Wasn't it Brother Mozi during the Xia Jue incident?"

To maintain suspense, the official response was tight, leaving no clues and leading to all sorts of speculation.

Over the next few days, both teams trained hard, while the spectators eagerly awaited their turn.

The whole world is waiting for the finals to arrive, to see if LPL will continue its dominance or LCK will make a triumphant return.

A few days passed quickly. It was the weekend, and at noon, Su Mo left the company and headed straight for the competition venue.

At this moment, there were already many fans waiting to enter the venue. Su Mo got out of the car and headed straight for the gate.

"Brother Mozi! Holy crap, that looks like Brother Mozi!"

Suddenly, it seemed that someone noticed Su Mo's presence.

After hearing the commotion, people kept turning around to check the situation.

Su Mo quickened his pace.

"It really is Brother Mozi! Brother Mozi, are you playing in the match today?"

"Brother Mozi is back! Brother Mozi is back!"

Su Mo was quickly surrounded and unable to move an inch. Everyone wanted to know what Su Mo had come for.

Su Mo had no choice but to say, "Look at my outfit, what do I look like I'm here for?"

Now everyone realized what was happening:

"Commentary on the match! It's definitely commentating on the match, right!"

"I know, the mystery guest is Brother Mozi!" "That's not surprising. I was wondering who it was. It turns out it's Brother Mozi."

"Brother Mozi, aren't you going to play? Sigh, then EDG is in trouble."

After entering the venue, Su Mo went straight to the backstage staff's lounge.

After entering the lounge, Su Mo met the other commentators and hosts.

"Brother Mozi is here!" Guan Zeyuan walked up quickly, looking very happy and excited.

Wang Duoduo and Miller also came up to greet him: "Brother Mozi, you look so handsome today."

"Brother Mozi, when are you going to film an idol drama? Hahaha, I feel like you could definitely outshine those young heartthrobs."

Then came Rita, Luo Xin, and Yu Shuang, who all came over to greet Su Mo.

"I knew it, the mystery guest would definitely be Brother Mozi."

"Brother Mozi, EDG is counting on you to make your mark today."

Su Mo looked at Guan Zeyuan: "We need to consult the colonel on this matter; my efforts are useless."

Guan Zeyuan was taken aback: "What do you mean? How do I cast my spell?"

Luo Xin asked, "Colonel, as long as you support DWG, we'll be at ease."

Guan Zeyuan shook his head: "That won't do. I've always been a loyal fan of EDG, as you all know."

Luo Xin argued forcefully: "Just support DWG today, we'll support EDG."

Guan Zeyuan's stance was firm: "No, this is my principle. I will support whoever I truly support, and I cannot change it arbitrarily."

This infuriated Luo Xin: "Colonel, you're such a... blockhead."

After greeting everyone, Su Mo went to the backstage dressing room and found that there were quite a few people there, and they were all acquaintances!

Showmaker, Canyon, Nuguri…

The entire DWG team is present.

Showmaker noticed Su Mo and greeted him:
"Mo, it's been a long time, you're here too."

Su Mo replied, "Yes, I'm here to commentate on the match."

Showmaker laughed and said, "Looks like I'll have to do my best today, the pressure is immense."

After Su Mo sat down, he said, "Then you really have to perform well. If there are any mistakes, I will point them out immediately."

Showmaker quickly said, "Don't just focus on the mid lane, check the other lanes too, especially... the top lane, we're quite vulnerable to ganks in the top lane."

Nuguri was taken aback: "Huh? Does that sound like someone's talking about me?"

Su Mo was chatting with the DWG members when suddenly the door to the dressing room opened, and a group of people walked in.

"Brother Mozi!" A familiar voice called out.

Su Mo glanced at it and saw that it was Meiko, with the rest of EDG behind him.

Abu quickly walked up behind Su Mo and said with a smile, "You're here so early! You look so handsome in that suit."

By this time, the DWG members had finished getting ready and stood up to leave. Before leaving, Showmaker didn't forget to say goodbye to Su Mo: "Mo, we're leaving now."

"Mm." Su Mo nodded.

After the DWG members left, Abu said, "It seems like you have a pretty good relationship with DWG, Xiao Mo."

Su Mo replied, "It's alright, we just ran into each other a few times and then we got used to each other."

Jiejie came up and greeted him, "Brother Mozi."

Su Mo greeted, "Xiao Jie, you performed very well in the semi-finals, turning the tide. Keep it up!"

Jiejie nodded: "Yes, I'll try my best."

Scout also came over to greet him: "Brother Mozi."

"Scout, I'll try my best to speak well of you if I see how you perform in mid lane today."

Scout smiled and said, "Thank you."

Hope also came up to greet him: "Brother Mozi."

Su Mo nodded: "Do your best."

Immediately afterwards, Aodi ran up behind Su Mo, her face beaming, "Brother Mo, can we take a picture together?"

Su Mo replied, "No problem."

Aodi took out her phone and took a picture with Su Mo, she was so happy.

Abu complained, "I mean, shouldn't you be thinking about how to win the game right now? You're taking such a good opportunity and instead of asking about the game, you're just thinking about taking pictures?"

Aodi gave an awkward smile, then asked, "Brother Mozi, what do you think I should do to deal with Nuguri?"

Su Mo was also taken aback when he heard this question, because he had never considered such a question before.

Whether it's a strategy, a warrior, or a strange draft.

The help they provide to the players is limited. Once the skill gap reaches a certain level, no strategy or tactic is meaningful.

It might even backfire; it would be better to use a more conventional approach, which might have prevented such a disastrous outcome.

Su Mo then said, "I think... let's play it safe, don't rush, and remain cautious..."

Abu noticed that Su Mo was a little embarrassed and said, "Alright, let's do our makeup first. The competition is about to start."

The EDG members then found places to sit down and received services from the makeup artists.

Just then, Su Mo noticed the factory manager, who didn't greet him.

Su Mo greeted him, "Coach Mingkai, it's been a long time."

The factory manager glanced at Su Mo and nodded, which was his way of saying hello.

Su Mo continued to receive the makeup artist's services. After finishing, Su Mo said goodbye to Abu and left, preparing to go backstage.

Despite being squeezed against the wall, Su Mo could hear noises coming from the audience. The stadium could accommodate tens of thousands of spectators at the same time, so it was naturally noisy with so many people.

Just then, his phone beeped. Su Mo took it out and saw that it was a message from UZI:
"Brother Mozi, I've arrived. Where are you? Can we meet?"

UZI sent a selfie, which appeared to be from the first row of the audience. Besides UZI, there were several women, and Su Mo recognized the woman sitting next to UZI – Ao Mimi, UZI's girlfriend.

Su Mo then went straight to the audience seats to find UZI.

"Brother Mozi! Brother Mozi!"

Su Mo's appearance immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding audience.

Su Mo walked forward along the first row, and soon he saw a familiar face, but it wasn't UZI, but the Thousand Pounds Team, JDG!

Su Mo stepped forward and greeted, "Zoom, toothpaste..."

Zoom looked over and stood up to greet him: "Brother Mozi, you're here too. You look so handsome today."

Su Mo replied, "I will commentate on the match later."

Zoom suddenly realized: "Oh, so you're the mystery guest, no wonder! Hahaha, looks like we've hit the jackpot today, we get to watch Mozi commentate on the game."

Toothpaste chimed in, "Brother Mozi, how's EDG's preparation going? Can they win?"

Su Mo smiled after hearing this: "In a competition, anything is possible."

Zoom commented, "It feels really tough... just the difference in the top lane..."

Zoom stopped mid-sentence.

Su Mo said, "I still have to go find someone, I'll be going now."

"Okay, goodbye, Brother Mozi."

After saying goodbye to the JDG team, Su Mo continued walking forward.

Soon, Su Mo saw familiar faces again: Jackeylove, Karsa, Left Hand...

People from TES were there too!

And Jackeylove had already noticed him, since people around him kept calling his name. (End of Chapter)