LOL: What does it mean to torture players?

"With EDG's base crystal exploding, congratulations to DWG for winning the first game. It's a bit of a pity, EDG was targeted from level one and kept getting snowballed..."

"Hopefully EDG can adjust their form. It's only the first game, so it shouldn't be a big problem."

The match ended at 22 minutes, with DWG securing the victory.

The director gave a close-up shot of DWG, showing the five players getting up and carrying the team away, full of confidence, while the audience cheered.

"DWG! DWG!"

On the other hand, the EDG players slowly took off their headphones and stood up, their expressions blank.

In particular, Jiejie remained seated without moving until Meiko came over and patted him on the shoulder, at which point he stood up and left.

Commentator Guan Zeyuan said, "It seems that the EDG players are having some psychological issues right now and need to adjust. They're under too much pressure."

In the official live stream room, the chat was full of mockery:
"Hahaha, stunned, completely stunned."

"You won a championship last year, do you really think you're someone important?"

"Just a toy from Canyon."

"Being manipulated like this, their mentality must have already exploded."

During the meal, after the scene cut away, Su Mo suddenly stood up and said, "I'm going to the restroom."

Guan Zeyuan and Miller exchanged a glance, sensing that things were not so simple!
Guan Zeyuan lowered his voice and said, "Could it be..."

Miller winked and said, "Could it be..."

After exchanging glances, the two looked at Rita at the same time.

Seeing this, Rita asked, "Huh? Why are you all looking at me like that?"

Guan Zeyuan lowered his voice and said, "Brother Mozi wouldn't... be going to play in the game, would he?"

Rita shook her head: "It's probably impossible. He hasn't played a single scrim with EDG in a whole year."

"Moreover, if he is not on the roster submitted by EDG, he will not be able to play."

Miller pondered, "That makes sense. You can't just replace players whenever you want. Sigh, then we'll just have to see how EDG handles it."

On the other side, in the EDG rest room, all the players had returned, and the atmosphere was a bit tense.

Abu first led the EDG team in reviewing the previous match, and then discussed how to play the next game.

Abu looked serious, like he was about to eat someone alive!
The EDG players were hesitant to look him in the eye, especially Aodi, given the biggest gap in the top lane this game.

Abu said, "The first game is over, so let's not worry about how we lost it. There's no point in discussing it."

"The key is how to play the second game. You should have felt it too. DWG's bot lane is very stable. Targeting them is ineffective and the cost outweighs the benefits. So we must change our strategy and find a way to break through from the top lane in the next game."

Hearing this, Aodi was dumbfounded. What did he mean by breaking through from the top lane? Did he mean he had to go head-to-head with Nuguri? He didn't even want to think about such a thing.

Nuguri is not only the solo kill king of the LCK Summer Split, but also the solo kill king of the top lane position in this World Championship.

This is the result of him playing Ornn in many games in the top lane, which shows his laning strength.

“Aodi, are you okay? We don’t need you to gain a big advantage in lane. The key is to stay calm and wait for your teammates to help you,” Abu asked.

Aodi nodded repeatedly: "I...I'll try my best..."

Abu's expression changed: "There's no 'try my best' about it. This is the final. Tell me, is it okay or not!"

"Fine!" Aodi had no choice but to agree.

Abu looked at Jiejie: ​​"Xiao Jie, we'll pick a champion for the top lane that's easy to coordinate with the jungler. If there's Ornn, then it'll be Ornn. You'll pair him with an early-game tempo jungler, and we'll break through from the top lane."

"If you gain an advantage in the top lane, you can control the Rift Herald. If you can get both Rift Heralds, you can basically push down the mid lane tower and establish your rhythm."

Jiejie nodded repeatedly: "Yes."

With the break time coming to an end, Abu gave his final advice: "Just pretend the first game never happened, let's start over, and stay calm."

Meanwhile, in the commentary booth, Guan Zeyuan and Miller were still exchanging pleasantries: "It's about to start..."

Suddenly, Su Mo's voice came: "Sorry to keep you waiting, everyone."

Guan Zeyuan and Miller turned around and saw that Su Mo had really arrived.

Miller muttered, "Brother Mozi, are you... really not going to go up and fight?"

Su Mo was taken aback: "Huh? Go up and fight? What do you mean?"

Seeing Su Mo's bewildered expression, Miller and Guan Zeyuan understood; they had simply been overthinking things.

Su Mo took out his phone and glanced at it. He had received a lot of messages earlier but hadn't had time to read them all.

Chovy: "Mo, I'd rather see you win the championship than DWG."

Su Mo laughed. If LCK fans heard Chovy say that, it would probably cause a big problem.

Su Mo replied, "I also want EDG to win the championship, but they can only rely on themselves to fight for it."

Su Mo continued looking at the other messages and discovered that Faker had also sent him a message:
"Aren't you going? You should be going, right?"

Su Mo: "I can't play anymore, I've already retired."

UZI: "Brother Mozi, I feel like EDG has no chance. The gap is too big. Unless you can play, I can't think of any way for EDG to win."

Su Mo: "Your chances of playing are greater than mine."

Jackeylove: "If you're going to play, I suggest you play in the second game. With DWG's strength, even if you play, it's not a sure thing."

Su Mo: "Weren't you there? Change your clothes, then you can fight."

Su Mo replied to each question. Just then, the director signaled for the commentators to get ready. After the four of them sat up straight, Miller began his commentary:
"Alright viewers, after a short break, we will soon begin the second match between the two sides."

"In the last match, DWG showed strong dominance and ended the game relatively quickly. However, I think everyone can give EDG more confidence, after all, they are just a weak team."

As the players from both sides entered the arena, the director gave a close-up shot of EDG, and everyone's expression was very serious.

The pressure is visible to the naked eye.

DWG, on the other hand, seemed relatively relaxed.

After both teams were in position, the second round of ban/pick began.

In this match, EDG is on the blue side and DWG is on the red side.

Rita explained: "DWGB banned Jarvan IV, Orianna, and Sion in this game."

"Ornn has been released. Can EDG take him directly? He seems like a good fit for Aodi."

Miller continued, "EDGB banning Lillia, Graves, and Camille, targeting the top and jungle, makes perfect sense. In this World Championship, DWG's top and jungle are the solo kill kings in their respective positions."

"Especially Canyon, the jungler. He is the solo kill king of all positions, which is a bit terrifying. His Graves and Lillia feel different from others."

During the hero selection phase, EDG, on the blue side, picked Ornn on the first pick.

Miller commented, "As expected, Ornn is here! I think this champion is perfect, very suitable for Aodi." DWG picked Jhin and Pantheon on the first and second floors.

Su Mo analyzed, "I feel like Ornn was deliberately left out. DWG knew EDG would pick him, so they let him out so they could get the Jhin and Pantheon combination."

EDG secured Senna and Nautilus on the second and third floors.

Guan Zeyuan commented, "The Senna-Nautilus combination usually involves Nautilus last-hitting minions while Senna acts as support, making them quite resilient in lane."

"Senna's ultimate ability also provides global support, which can sometimes be surprisingly effective."

DWG obtained the cards on the third floor.

Miller commented, "Showmaker's Twisted Fate is here! Twisted Fate has been quite popular in this World Championship, with many teams having their own Twisted Fate strategies."

"But to be honest, I feel that DWG's card system is the strongest. However, now that Camille is gone, it feels okay. Let's see what they can pick in the top lane."

Entering the second round of BP.

DWG banned Syndra and Lucian.

EDG, on the other hand, banned Lee Sin and Hecarim.

DWG has locked onto Fiora on the fourth floor!
The LCK fans in the stadium were quite excited.

Miller commented, "He's showing his strength again! Nuguri is showing his strength once more. His Fiora was very strong in the laning phase last game. This time, Aodi has Ornn. Is there any chance for him to counter Fiora?"

"Fiora has the potential to carry EDG, but at the same time, Ornn isn't actually afraid of Fiora in the early laning phase, especially after Thornmail is built. He can definitely fight her. The most crucial thing is whether teammates can provide support to the top lane."

Su Mo said, "At this time, EDG's mid laner can pick Sylas. Sylas can steal Twisted Fate's ultimate and also support the top lane. Although Fiora's W can block Sylas's E skill, Ornn himself has a lot of control skills, so it is difficult for Fiora to save her skills for Twisted Fate."

"Of course, it also depends on the team's tactics..."

Guan Zeyuan joked, "I feel like Mozi is saying that it depends on whether the team believes in the top lane. If the bot lane picks Senna, and the mid laner is still Sylas, the top lane can't be at a disadvantage because the range is too short. They can only play when they're ahead, not when they're behind."

EDG picked Sylas on the fourth floor and Nidalee on the fifth floor.

Miller cheered, "Nice! At least it shows that EDG still has confidence in themselves. Now it depends on how the players perform."

Just then, DWG picked up a hero that no one expected on the fifth floor: Evelynn, the Widowmaker!
Rita commented, "It's Widowmaker? Canyon's choice is indeed a bit unexpected. Judging from the lineup, DWG's lineup has no frontline and is not a lineup that can play against a disadvantage."

"However, this is not the first time they have made this choice; they seem to be very confident in their abilities."

The lineups for both sides have been finalized:

Blue side EDG: Top lane Ornn, Jungle Nidalee, Mid lane Sylas, ADC Senna, Support Nautilus

Red team DWG: Top lane Fiora, Jungle Evelynn, Mid lane Twisted Fate, ADC Jhin, Support Pantheon.

Entering the game screen.

The initial team fights on both sides were relatively harmonious, with no conflicts breaking out, and the game started normally.

In the top lane, Nuguri's Fiora was very strong from level one, putting pressure on the enemy team as soon as they met. Aodi chose to level up his W skill at level one.

The moment Fiora used her Q to exploit a weakness, Ornn used his W, Bellows Breath, to apply his passive to Fiora.

Fiora pulled back, turned around, and pulled back again. Aodi tried to go up and use a basic attack to exploit the opening and deal damage, but the distance was too great, and Fiora kited him!
The second opening appeared, Fiora used her Q to close it out, and then created space again.

Miller commented, "It feels... a bit difficult. This Fiora is too strong. Aodi doesn't seem to be a match for her."

"Actually, he just needs to focus on his development and doesn't need to be too proactive."

Aodi thought so too. He just wanted to gain experience, but Fiora was too strong and forced him out of the experience zone, so he had no choice but to do so.

Backstage, in the EDG rest room, Abu and Clearlove are watching the game intently.

Seeing Aodi constantly being harassed by Fiora in the top lane, the two players' expressions grew increasingly grim.

The factory manager muttered to himself, "Could it be that the jungler hasn't arrived yet, and the top lane is already losing ground?"

Abu was worried about another issue: "I was thinking, if Fiora uses her W skill well, he can use it to counter Ornn's control. As long as he isn't knocked up, it will be difficult for Nidalee's Q to hit."

Soon, the situation changed slightly as Jiejie's Nidalee attempted to invade.

Evelynn is relatively weak in the early game and is no match for Nidalee in the jungle.

However, Jie was still heading towards the jungle, while the Fiora in the top lane pushed the minion wave and moved towards the river.

Aodi immediately signaled to his teammates.

Therefore, Jiejie, who originally planned to hack into the site, had no choice but to give up.

On the contrary, the widow kept farming in the jungle, ignoring everything else. After the first round of farming, she went straight back to town to replenish her supplies.

Jiejie's Nidalee bypassed the river vision and went from the lane, intending to gank.

Guan Zeyuan commented: "The Nidalee is here. Compared to Fiora, who is pushing the minion wave, Fiora seems to have a chance. Moreover, Fiora's playstyle is indeed quite aggressive, and she likes to go in and trade blows."

After Fiora used her Q to trade damage, Ornn decisively used his Q to slow Fiora, and then used his W, Bellows Breath, to apply his passive.

He tried to bait out Fiora's W, but he couldn't land an auto-attack and got kited, so he had no choice but to use his E directly.

"Ready!" Sure enough, Ornn used his E, and Fiora decisively countered with her W, Laurent's Eye of the Mind.

Nidalee used her Q skill, but Fiora dodged it with a small movement, resulting in a failed gank.

Miller commented, "Oh dear, this Fiora is so hard to catch. I feel like Nidalee shouldn't waste her time in the top lane; she should focus her energy elsewhere."

However, something outrageous happened. After dodging Nidalee's Q, Fiora pretended to go back to farm, and a few seconds later, she approached the bush where Nidalee was and placed a ward.

At this moment, the countdown for Nidalee's recall was almost over.

Guan Zeyuan muttered, "Wouldn't that Fiora dare to use her Q?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Fiora used her Q skill to poke him, creating an opening, and then pulled him back.

Rita was shocked: "Fiora really used her Q! Nidalee's recall was interrupted, she was very angry, so she used auto-attacks to deal damage, and the red buff slowed down Fiora."

"Ornn followed up and slowed Fiora with a Q, but Ornn's E wasn't ready yet. Nidalee continued to auto-attack and fired a Q. Fiora dodged, and she was just a hair's breadth away!"

Nuguri's Fiora played with great ease, dodging left and right as she approached her own turret. In the end, Jiejie had no choice but to give up and retreat to base to replenish her supplies.

Meanwhile, Canyon's Widowmaker had already headed towards EDG's bottom jungle to counter-jungle.

Su Mo explained, "He wasn't very calm. Nidalee gave him an opportunity, but he wasted those twenty seconds, which was enough time for Evelynn to counter-jungle. That's unacceptable for a Nidalee."

Miller said, "I feel the biggest problem is, why would a level 3 Fiora come up and provoke a 1v2? Nidalee has the red buff. If it weren't for Ornn, Fiora would have been feeding."

In the official live stream room, many comments were mocking:
"He's panicking! He's panicking!"

"Why are you getting so worked up over a game?"

"He can come and help Aodi in the top lane? He's a real talent."

"Doesn't Aodi know his own skill level? He still dares to come to the top lane." (End of Chapter)