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Chapter 247 The Vietnam War: A Prequel!
In both the LPL and LCK regions, LGD and DK's victories were expected.

However, within the LEC, Riot Games officially designated LPL, LCK, and LEC as the top-tier regions for the 2021 MSI this year.

But this year's LEC winner is no longer RNG's good friend G2, but MAD.

This year's MAD team has also upset G2, who have long dominated the LEC region.

With the MSI qualifying list finalized, Riot Games quickly announced the group stage for this year's MSI.

This year's MSI is divided into three stages: the group stage, followed by the top two teams advancing to the finals.

The winners of the top four teams in the round-robin tournament advance to the knockout stage.

The competition is quite long overall. The group stage is divided into three groups, each judged based on one of the three regions of the first tier.

In fact, there wasn't much suspense in the group stage for the three teams that were divided into the first tier.

Regardless of the teams that follow, the top two teams will advance, even if they don't perform well in the BO1.

However, LGD has an uninvited guest in Group A!
At TES's base, the older brother, who was on a short break, started a live stream.

When he opened the official roster, especially LGD in Group A of MSI, a team logo that he had never noticed before stood out.

"What's going on? It seems like none of the three major regions are under any pressure. Is the group stage just for training purposes? Is GAM a Vietnamese team?"

The older brother looked at the GAM team logo and, for some reason, had a bad feeling.

This GAM
The older brother pursed his lips, feeling a strange tightness in his chest, but he didn't know why.

Is there something special about this GAM?

That's impossible! A mere wildcard team like TES is best at stomping noobs.

Although Chicken Bro is very strong, the left hand on TES's side is no pushover either!

Now they've gained a reputation outside, with YM having two top-tier mid-laners.

One Gnik and one Knight!

Gnik fights tough battles, Knight fights soft battles.

Although Chicken Bro has a higher skill ceiling, isn't it more entertaining to see Knight stomp on weaker opponents?
TES could lose to LGD and DWG ten thousand times, but they could never lose to GAM even once.

The older brother clenched his fists, but at this moment, a jungler named Wayward from the TES second team couldn't help but smile.

While stealing wild animals, he shouted, "So comfortable~~~"

If IG's championship win was a debt owed by the older brother to "God," then the arrival of the top laner named Da Huang is the time for the older brother to repay that debt.

The older brother also sent Di Wu a WeChat message via his mobile phone.

"Go for it, Chicken Bro!!"

Iceland!

After missing MSI last year, Riot Games has made ample preparations for the restart of MSI this year.

The entire LGD team was invited to Iceland, and the owner of LGD was incredibly generous, chartering a plane to send the entire LGD team to Iceland.

As soon as the plane landed, Di Wu took out his phone and couldn't help but smile slightly as he looked at the message his brother had sent him.

Don't worry, brother!
GAM just needs to dare to come to MSI this year!

My buddy, I'm making sure they get what's coming to them!
How dare they ferment my brother's flesh? I'll get them!
"What's wrong? Chicken Bro, your smile looks a bit sinister." Keria glanced at Di Wu's expression and couldn't help but shiver.

I don't know if it's because the weather in Iceland is too cold or because the aura released by Diwu is too frightening.

"It's nothing, I just thought of something happy!"

Di Wu shook his head and followed the group into the airport to collect his luggage.

While still on the plane, the entire GAM team suddenly felt a chill run down their spines.
Captain Levi clenched his fists, revealing a very determined look in his eyes.

"We're in Group A this year? I didn't expect to face LGD right at MSI!"

It's hard to say what kind of results GAM will achieve at MSI.

Their goal is to compete in the tournament!

On the bright side, apart from LGD, the other two teams in Group A aren't that strong, so there's still a good chance for them.

MSI is divided into three groups.

Group A: LGD, PGG, GAM, UOL
Group B: MAD, PSG, PNG, IW
Group C: DK, C9, DFM, INF
The matches in Group B are more suspenseful, while the matches in Groups A and C are quite unpredictable.

Neither LGD nor DK are under much pressure.

Before the competition, each team even went to Iceland to film promotional videos.

Di Wu stepped on the reef and looked up slightly. If nothing unexpected happens, this year's World Championship will probably be held here as well.
MSI's visit is also a way to get used to the local environment, and they'll be more familiar with it next time they come.

Putting everything else aside, Iceland's scenery is indeed very beautiful.

Di Wu looked at the familiar face beside him.
"Is the king of LCK here?"

The LGD players turned their attention to the DK team, who were walking towards them from a distance.

This is also their strongest opponent this year, and the last glory for Xu Ge and Canyon.

After this year, Brother Xu may also understand that life is not always smooth sailing, and having one moment of glory is already quite difficult.

"Oh! Gnik!"

Xu Ge, being very outgoing, waved to Di Wu.

Brother Xu's life is a philosophical one, so naturally his Daoist heart will not be shattered by a single era.

He is still young. Although they lost Niu Guli this year, they have gained a very experienced veteran in the top lane.

This year, DK qualified for MSI with an almost undefeated record in the Spring Split. Many LCK media outlets and commentators have even dubbed Xu Xiu the successor to Faker.

Brother Xu's passion for this game hasn't waned yet; he desperately wants to lead his brothers on another adventure.

I really want to give Khan a championship. He's been playing in the LCK for so many years, I really want to give him a championship.

Contrary to expectations, the two teams did not present a tense atmosphere upon meeting. Khan, however, looked at Flandre with envy.

Last year, Flandre won the championship, which was the hope she had been chasing all her life.
Flandre also grinned foolishly at Khan for a while.
Khan silently shook his head in his heart; indeed, choice is more important than effort.

Hmph, let me make the most of my last bit of energy at this MSI!
Since we can't change the current situation, we might as well enjoy it!
After the pre-match promotional videos for each team were filmed, all teams returned to their hotels and began preparing for the competition.

On the first day of the group stage, LGD easily defeated PGG, taking a 1-0 lead.

In the first game where they went all out, LGD won without Di Wu even having to exert himself.

It can only be said that Riot Games' official definition of the first tier is absolutely correct.

All three major regions put up a strong performance in the first two days, with LGD, DK, and MAD all securing a 2-0 record.

And then came the third day of the group stage.
Sitting in the TES base, the older brother seemed to be summoned by fate to turn on the MSI tournament live stream.

For some reason, he just wanted to take a good rest today and watch a thrilling MSI group stage match.

Why not take a little break?

It's exactly 10:00 AM domestic time!

After DK easily secured their third win in the first match, they faced off against LGD in their third match.

"Welcome everyone to the 2021 MSI group stage! This match is between LGD from our LPL region and GAM from the Vietnam region! I'm your commentator, Miller!"

"Hello everyone, this is commentator Ji De!"

"I just finished watching DK's last match, and it's clear that DK is making some bolder attempts now. A 3-0 record is already quite secure. If LGD can beat GAM next, they will also reach 3-0 and secure their qualification spot!"

I remember analyzing the scores of each group.

Although everyone agrees that advancing from Group A is not difficult, the points still need to be calculated.

In world-class competitions, respect for opponents is still necessary.

in particular.
This is LGD! What if we're overly optimistic? They're capable of anything.

The two players quickly took their seats on the battle stage.

The broadcast screen showed both teams waiting for the match to begin.

The camera now focuses on LGD in the very center.

"Huh? Gnik!? He closed his eyes!!!"

Miller and I were both a little confused. Wait, what does that mean?
If you beat RNG or DK, nobody will say anything.

Why are they blindfolded when they're beating GAM?
Isn't that unnecessary? A cannon can kill mosquitoes instantly?

Inside TES's base, Knight blinked sharply. "Not my buddy?"

"He's *&%￥? #%……&￥!"

Karsa, standing nearby, sighed, "It's alright, isn't it? At least it shows that Chicken Bro respects his opponent!"

Meanwhile, TES's second team...
The player named Wayward looked at Gnik, who had his eyes closed.

"Huh? No, Chicken Bro, what are you doing? Gnik? You're blindfolded when you're playing GAM? I could easily kill them if I took over Peanut's role!"

Wayward pursed his lips: "Pretending to show respect to your opponent, huh? That's how you are with people! That's high emotional intelligence! So satisfying~~~"

The official live stream chat was filled with question marks.

"Seriously, are you taking the Vietnam War this seriously?"

"Anyone who didn't know better might think it was mold."

"You think Chicken Bro is building up a powerful attack? Chicken Bro is thinking about what flavor of instant noodles to eat when he gets home tonight!"

GAM: Should I play against LGD?

"I don't understand, LPL has the advantage over Vietnam!"

"Even DMO would have crushed them, is Chicken Bro being a bit overly worried?"

However, Di Wu slightly opened his eyes. He understood that his brother's tragic lesson was right before his eyes.

There is no pressure for GAM.

The name LGD implies that they should beat GAM; all they need to do is put on a great performance, which would already be considered a victory.

Captain Levi looked at the flashing BP interface; LGD was the strongest giant in this MSI.

Levi is ready; he has to take a piece of the pie from LGD no matter what.

"Brothers, let's do our best! We don't have to win this match, but we must show our style to the MSI audience and let everyone know us!"

Playing against a strong team like LGD naturally brings a lot of exposure.

Their participation in competitions is primarily aimed at increasing their exposure, making more people aware of Vietnamese teams, and promoting the local esports industry in Vietnam.

However, they haven't yet produced many memorable matches.

MSI having a chance against LGD is definitely one of the few opportunities they have.

LGD is a giant, so they must act as giant killers!
Levi's eyes revealed an unprecedented determination.
Just as determined as my brother!

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(End of this chapter)