LOL: What does it mean to torture players?

As the match began, Miller's voice rang out:
"DK is definitely going for a level one fight! BeryL's Pantheon, along with his teammates, grouped up and charged straight into EDG's lower jungle! Their objective is very clear!"

Inside the lounge, Su Mo saw this scene and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"The mad dog strategy has begun," he said softly.

The factory manager and Abu looked much more serious.

They knew very well that this kind of unreasonable playing style would put the players to the ultimate test of their adaptability and mentality.

On the screen, EDG was clearly prepared for DK's aggressive play, and Meiko immediately pulled back.

But BeryL's target wasn't him at all; it was Jiejie's prince!
flash!

W [Divine Shield Slam]!
The moment BeryL's Pantheon saw the prince, he decisively used Flash, freezing him in place!

Canyon's Frye followed closely, using W to control the enemy, and a combo instantly brought Jiejie to low health!

"Jiejie used Flash, but he can't escape! Because his health is too low! Pantheon also used Ignite!" The baby spoke at an astonishing speed.

In the end, Jiejie's Prince was burned alive under the tower, and the first blood was taken by BeryL's Pantheon.

"Mine, mine," Jiejie's voice rang out in the team voice chat, tinged with frustration.

"It's okay, stay calm, that's all they are," Meiko immediately reassured them. "Don't let them lead you astray, let's fight our own battle."

However, DK's offensive has only just begun.

After securing the first blood, BeryL had no intention of returning to the bottom lane. Instead, he immediately teamed up with Canyon to invade EDG's jungle and relentlessly counter-jungle.

With no worries about his back lane, Khan's playstyle became more aggressive than ever before.

Instead of playing defensively and last-hitting minions, he used the range advantage of the Captain's Q skill to constantly suppress Jayce's health.

Saint Gun was also a little nervous.

He could clearly sense that Khan on the other side was a completely different person from the one in the previous two games.

The madness that had been suppressed for so long and then completely unleashed put him under immense pressure.

Fortunately, EDG stabilized the situation and prevented the opponent from finding an opportunity.

Pantheon reached level six eight minutes into the game and started causing trouble.

"BeryL has made a move again! He's reached level six, and his first ultimate is a jump to the top lane!"

On the screen, Pantheon's ultimate ability descended from the sky, completely blocking Jayce's escape route!
Khan's ultimate ability landed simultaneously, and with the double slow effect, Flandre had no way to avoid it and was killed in front of the tower.

"DK's pace is insane!" Guan Zeyuan exclaimed, looking at the chaotic situation before him. "BeryL is like a wild horse that has broken free of its reins. He has abandoned all the traditional responsibilities of a support and transformed into a second jungler. Every roam he makes makes things very difficult for EDG!"

The first fifteen minutes of the match completely turned into DK's show.

BeryL's Pantheon roamed the entire field, activating all three lanes.

DK leads in kills 6:2, and the economic gap has widened to 3,000 gold.

The atmosphere at the EDG players' bench was heavy.

Saint Gunner pursed his lips tightly; his 0 kills and 2 deaths made him feel like he couldn't breathe.

Inside the break room, Abu and the factory manager were also somewhat nervous.

"We can't let them lead us by the nose anymore," Abu said. "We have to find an opportunity to strike and disrupt their rhythm!"

"What's the rush?" Su Mo said calmly. "DK seems to have a big advantage, but all their advantages are built on BeryL's suicidal roaming. Look at the bottom lane, Ghost's Aphelios is already more than 20 CS behind Viper. They are using their ADC's development to gain early game momentum."

He pointed to the economy panel on the screen: "Our two carries haven't fallen behind in development. Although Flandre died twice, his last-hitting is keeping up. Our lineup's power spike is later in the game. As long as we can drag this out, we'll likely win. What we need to do now isn't to look for opportunities, but to avoid fights."

Su Mo's words acted like a tranquilizer, instantly calming Abu down.

The pace of the game seemed to confirm Su Mo's judgment.

EDG has begun to implement the most resolute strategy of avoiding battle.

They abandoned all unnecessary jungle resource contests, and the players on all three lanes began to control their lanes and farm, not giving DK any chance to gank.

DK is like a heavy puncher, throwing punches again and again, but always hitting cotton, unable to exert his strength.

BeryL's roaming efficiency began to decline sharply, and the problems in the bot lane he sacrificed gradually became apparent.

Viper's Miss Fortune developed exceptionally well without any interference, and her equipment gradually came together.

The turning point of the game occurred in the team fight for the fourth dragon at the 25-minute mark.

This is the Dragon Soul point for the Death Knights; they are determined to get it.

EDG also knew that this was a situation where there was no way to retreat.

"Both sides are locked in a fierce battle in the mid-lane river, a major clash is imminent!" Miller's voice was filled with tension. "This is a team fight that will decide the outcome of this game! Can DK secure the Dragon Soul and seal the victory? Or can EDG withstand the pressure and drag the game into their power spike?"

BeryL's Pantheon once again used the same trick, circling around to a blind spot and attempting to use his ultimate to flank from behind.

But this time, Meiko's Thresh used a lantern to pull Jiejie back, and at the same time, a ward with a trinket illuminated PS's position!
"I see! BeryL's location has been exposed!"

Just as the DK formation was slightly disrupted, Flandre's Jayce seized that fleeting opportunity!

He stood at the edge of the dragon pit and fired a fully charged enhanced cannon at ShowMaker and Ghost in the back row of DK!
Power surges!
The acceleration gate of the Sky Leap made this cannonball reach its maximum speed!
"boom!"

A cannon shot with perfect accuracy struck Aphelios squarely!
The health bar instantly evaporated by nearly half!
"beat!"

Scout's Vigus seized the opportunity, unleashing her ultimate ability to charge straight into the backline! Three people were stunned in the process.

Viper's Miss Fortune activates her ultimate, "Barrage Time"! Jiejie's Jarvan IV unleashes his EQ combo, slamming into the DK front line!

Team fight, erupts instantly!
DK's formation was completely disrupted by this shot, and BeryL was forced to use his ultimate to save his rank ahead of schedule.

However, EDG's perfect start was overwhelmed by the damage they were dealing.

In the end, EDG achieved a perfect team fight with a 1-for-4 exchange at the slight cost of their support player dying!
"My God!!! That shot from Saint Gun!!! It's worth a fortune!!!" In the lounge, Abu and Factory Manager jumped up from the sofa at the same time, excitedly waving their fists.

A smile also appeared on Su Mo's face.

After winning this miraculous team fight, EDG took the Baron, erasing their early economic disadvantage and even gaining a 2,000 gold lead!

The situation was reversed in an instant!

With the Baron buff, EDG began to demonstrate their operational capabilities.

DK was forced into a series of defeats, and all three high ground towers were in grave danger.

At 32 minutes, EDG, with a huge minion wave advantage, pushed forward and ended the game!
【VICTORY】

When the victory emblem lit up, Flandre excitedly took off his headphones and roared, releasing all the pressure that had been building up inside him for the entire game!
He turned around and hugged each of his teammates tightly.

Meanwhile, the DK booth was deathly silent. BeryL's eerie smile had vanished, replaced by a deep sense of bewilderment.

They had gambled everything, using the most insane methods, yet they still lost... The feeling of falling from the pinnacle of hope was even more painful than being crushed in the previous two rounds.

After a brief silence, the chat in the live stream went wild again.

[It's over! It's over again! Holy Gun Bro is awesome! That shot, I'd call it the Redemption Shot!]

[RNG: I've seen this episode! EDG: That's right, it was me!]

[DK's mentality has completely collapsed... They managed to get turned around like this, they don't know how to win anymore.]

[I'm announcing that Mozi can book his flight back to China in advance, because the championship trophy will fly back by itself!]

[As expected, it was much more difficult to play without Mozi on the field, but thankfully we won.]

3: 0!

EDG swept DK, the number one seed from LCK, with a clean and decisive score, and made a strong advance to the final of the 2021 League of Legends World Championship!
The live stream chat also started generating its own antics.

"As a fan of ten years, I really cried! We're champions again!"

"Brother Mozi, a god forever! This is the dominance of the number one player in the league!"

"Holy Gun proved himself! That shot shattered all the doubts!"

"Go solo, Holy Gun Bro!"

"..."

The entire stadium was engulfed in a deafening roar of cheers.

On the EDG player bench, Flandre was the first to take off his headphones, look up to the sky and let out a long roar, releasing all the frustration and pressure that had been building up throughout the game.

The teammates rushed forward, excitedly patting each other on the back and sharing in this hard-won victory.

Just a few meters away, the DK booth was completely silent, a stark contrast to the surrounding frenzy.

Khan slumped back in his chair, all traces of his fierce early-game momentum gone, leaving only a deep-seated exhaustion.

His eyes were blankly fixed on the gray screen.

Canyon, the former king of the jungle, buried his face in his arms on the table, his shoulders trembling slightly.

Ghost just kept shaking his head, muttering something to himself, but no one could hear him.

BeryL, the architect of their crazy tactics, leaned back, head against the back of his chair, staring at the ceiling.

His signature eerie smile had vanished, replaced by undisguised bewilderment.

He seemed to be reviewing the entire game in his mind, trying to figure out exactly where things went wrong.

ShowMaker simply sat quietly.

He didn't take off his headphones; the cheers outside and the deathly silence inside seemed irrelevant to him.

He just stared at his hands, the hands that had once made miraculous plays in countless matches, but now they seemed so powerless.

After calming their excitement, the EDG players, as is customary, got up and walked towards DK's booth to prepare for the post-match handshake.

ShowMaker shook hands with the EDG members, his eyes still filled with confusion.

He turned his head slightly and looked towards the backstage area, where EDG's rest room was located.

Two seconds later, he sighed softly and murmured:

"I feel like I'm getting further and further away from you."

……

After the handshake session ended, the DK members left the stage dejectedly, leaving the entire stage to the winner of the night.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let's give EDG another round of enthusiastic cheers for their advancement to the finals!" said host Sjokz in her infectious voice. "Next, let's reveal the MVP of this BO5 match!"

Unsurprisingly, it's Mo again.

Next came the familiar post-match interview segment.

The host was still Sjokz, and those being interviewed included the MVP of the match, Flandre, and Su Mo.

"First of all, congratulations again to EDG!" Sjokz handed the microphone to Flandre. "Flandre, as the MVP of this match, you withstood the pressure and helped the team turn the tide in such a desperate situation. How do you feel right now?"

Saint Gun took a deep breath, trying to calm his excited emotions: "I'm... I'm very excited. To be honest, I was very nervous before going on stage because I knew what kind of opponent I was facing and who I was replacing. I just... didn't want to let down my teammates, coaches, and Mozi. That shot had a lot of luck involved, but more importantly, it was because our team didn't give up. My teammates created the best opportunity for me. Victory belongs to every one of us in EDG."

After a brief interview with Flandre, Sjokz turned his attention to Su Mo.

“Mo,” Sjokz said, his eyes filled with curiosity, “the whole world wants to know, with a 2-0 lead and a match point in such an important semi-final, what made you decide to take the game and let your teammate play?”

This question expressed the thoughts of everyone.

Su Mo took the microphone.

"First of all, I believe in my teammates." His voice was heard throughout the arena through the translator. "Flandre is an excellent player, and his skill is enough to handle any situation. EDG's strength has never relied on just one person. We are a team, and everyone is an indispensable weapon for the team."

"Secondly... it's probably because I felt that if the score ended too quickly, 3-0, the spectators who had traveled from afar would feel that the ticket price wasn't worth it. Adding more suspense to the match might make it more enjoyable for everyone."

These words instantly ignited the entire audience!
[Holy crap! Is this even human language?! Brother Mozi is killing me by attacking my spirit!]

[Translation: I was afraid that finishing get off work 3-0 would be too early, so I'm saving face for you guys and giving my teammates a chance to shine.]

[DK: Thank you, because of you, the four seasons are warm.]

Sjokz couldn't help but chuckle at this answer, and she continued with a smile, "So, what do you have to say about your next opponent? How much of a chance do you think you have?"

"GEN.G and SKT are both very tenacious and outstanding teams, and their operational capabilities are world-class." Su Mo first gave his opponents the respect they deserved, then changed the subject again, "As for the odds of winning... I never consider that question. Because we only have one goal, and that is the final championship trophy. So, whoever stands in front of us, we will defeat them. For us, every opponent is the same."

After the interview, the EDG members bowed deeply to the audience once again before leaving the stage.

Back in the locker room, Jiejie shouted, "It's a deal! Three to zero! Icelandic lobster tonight! Nobody's getting away!"

The break room was filled with jubilation. Although Abu and the factory manager also had smiles on their faces, they quickly brought the situation under control.

"Alright, alright!" Abu clapped his hands. "Don't get too excited yet, our World Championship journey isn't over yet! Go back and get some rest today, have a good meal. Starting tomorrow, we need to prepare for the final!"

At the same time, the news of EDG's sweep of DK also completely swept through the global League of Legends community.

The LCK forums were deathly silent and filled with lamentations. While expressing their disappointment, fans were also impressed by the almost unstoppable dominance displayed by EDG.

Countless rational South Korean viewers even began to reflect: "Perhaps times have truly changed; Mo's existence is an unsolvable problem for all teams." (End of Chapter)