LPL didn't want me? I joined SKT instead!

In the training room.

KkOma hung up the phone and stared at the receiver in his hand, remaining silent for a moment.

Although he had a premonition, he still felt a mix of emotions when the decision was actually delivered from the management. He glanced at Bang, who was joking and playing around with Wolf, and then at Xiao Yan, who was practicing finishing blows in the corner like a meditating monk.

The changing of the times can sometimes happen so quietly, yet so irresistibly.

"Everyone, stop what you're doing."

KkOma clapped his hands, the sound was not loud, but it instantly quieted down the originally noisy training room.

Everyone took off their headphones, turned their chairs around, and looked at the coach.

KkOma took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over every face, finally lingering for a moment on Bang and Xiao Yan.

"The management has approved the starting lineup for the next match against KT."

KkOma paused, then calmly announced:

"Top laner Huni, jungler Peanut, mid laner Faker, support Wolf."

At this point, the air seemed to freeze for a second.

"AD...Xiao Yan".

After he finished speaking, the training room fell into a deathly silence.

No one spoke; even their breathing became cautious.

Peanut blinked, looking somewhat bewildered, his gaze shifting between Bang and Xiao Yan. Wolf opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to comfort his old partner, but unsure what to say. Faker pushed up his glasses, the glare obscuring his eyes, but his hand holding the mouse noticeably paused for a moment.

All eyes eventually turned to Bang, the man who had made great contributions to SKT.

Being stripped of a starting position is a heavy blow to any professional player, let alone a two-time champion like Bang.

The atmosphere was so oppressive it was suffocating.

Just then, a soft laugh broke the silence.

"Oh……"

Bang stood up from his chair. Contrary to everyone's expectations, he didn't become angry, disappointed, or slam the door and leave.

Instead, he stretched and a look of...relief appeared on his face.

He walked up behind Xiao Yan, reached out, and patted Xiao Yan's shoulder heavily.

"Ah, finally..." Bang shook his head with a smile, his tone genuinely relaxed, "Finally, I can take a long vacation."

He looked at Xiao Yan, his eyes clear and without a trace of jealousy: "I've been under too much pressure lately, I dream about making mistakes every day. Now, this responsibility is in your hands."

As he spoke, Bang pointed half-jokingly at Xiao Yan's screen: "Kid, since you've taken my spot, don't embarrass me. If you lose, I'll be laughing at you from the audience."

Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment, then turned around and looked at this senior.

He could sense the sincerity in Bang's words. It was a frankness of heroes appreciating heroes, and also a recognition and entrustment of the younger generation.

Xiao Yan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident and radiant smile:

"Don't worry, senior. Remember to watch the live stream during your vacation. I'll make sure you clap your hands until they're red."

"You brat," Bang said with a laugh.

At that moment, the frozen air in the training room instantly thawed.

"Haha, Jun-sik hyung (Bang), you have to treat us! It's so great not having to train anymore!" Peanut immediately chimed in.

"Yeah, I want to take a vacation too! Can the coach take me off too?" Wolf chimed in.

"You wish," KkOma said with a laugh, tapping Wolf on the head with his notebook.

Even the usually serious Faker couldn't help but smile slightly at the sight of this scene.

Amidst the laughter of the crowd, Xiao Yan put his headphones back on and gripped the mouse tightly.

He knew that from this moment on, he was no longer an "outsider" who could be replaced at any time, nor a "tool" used to stimulate Bang's state.

He is SKT T1's starting AD carry.

The OGN esports arena in Seoul was brightly lit and bustling with activity.

On the big screen, the starting lineups for SKT's match against KT slowly appeared.

When the words "ADC - Xiao Yan" lit up, there was a brief commotion in the audience.

"Huh? Isn't it Bang's turn today?"

"Yes, according to the previous rotation pattern, Bang should have started this game."

"Is Bang sick?"

"Never mind, sex is good too! That policewoman scene last time got me all fired up!"

"Indeed, this kid's style is too fierce, I love watching that!"

Although somewhat unexpected, there were no boos from the audience. After this period of rotation and performance, Xiao Yan's aggressive, fierce, and skillful style has won over many discerning LCK viewers. Compared to Bang's steady development, Xiao Yan's "it's either you or me" playstyle is clearly more entertaining to watch.

In the commentary booth, Jeon Yong-jun (the Roaring Emperor) was also somewhat surprised: "Oh? SKT's starting AD today is Xiao Yan! This breaks the previous rotation pattern! It seems the SKT coaching staff has high hopes for this rookie!"

CT, SKT's partner, adjusted his glasses and analyzed, "Facing a strong team like KT, sending out the more aggressive Xiao Yan might be SKT's way of trying to gain an early advantage. After all, KT's bot lane duo, Deft and Mata, are known for their strength."

At this moment, on KT's bench.

Deft stared at the familiar ID on the screen, his previously languid gaze instantly sharpening. He cracked his knuckles, a cold smile playing on his lips.

"It's that kid again..."

"Deft, don't be impulsive." Mata, who was standing next to him, seemed to have noticed his partner's emotional fluctuations and reminded him in a deep voice, "This kid is weird, don't let him lead you into his rhythm."

"Don't worry, bro." Deft took a deep breath, his eyes gleaming with the flames of revenge. "This time I'll show him what a true top-tier LCK AD is. I was just careless last time."

He was itching to get back at this arrogant newbie during the laning phase and wipe away his previous humiliation.

The business proposal (BP) phase begins.

The two coaches went back and forth, and the ban/pick phase proceeded very quickly.

KT used all their ban slots on Faker.

When it was SKT's turn to pick their last hero, it was time for Xiao Yan to choose a champion.

All eyes were focused on the big screen.

Faced with KT's Varus + Tahm Kench combination, which offers both sustain and protection, what would Xiao Yan choose?

Should we continue with champions like Caitlyn, who have long reach and can dominate? Or should we pick champions like Ezreal, who are agile and can kite enemies?

Just then, an icon lit up on the fifth floor of SKT.

It was an executioner wielding two axes, his face contorted in a ferocious grimace.

Draven, the Glorious Executioner!

"Wow!!!"

The scene instantly erupted in chaos, with screams nearly lifting the roof off.

"Draven?! Really?!" The Roaring Emperor jumped up from his chair. "Picking Draven in the LCK? That's insane!"

"This...are you sure this wasn't a slip of the hand?" CT was also stunned. "This hero has an extremely low margin for error. If you don't gain an advantage in the early game, you're just a super minion in the late game! And the enemy team has Deft and Mata!"

However, while the commentators and viewers were still in shock, SKT locked in without hesitation.

Welcome to the Dray League!

That arrogant voice echoed throughout the entire venue.

The camera pans to the contestants' seats, where Xiao Yan is adjusting his runes with a relaxed expression and his signature playful smile on his lips.

If the goal is to break through the alpaca's defenses and achieve the ultimate visual impact, what could be more suitable than Draven, who can take down an enemy with a single strike?

"Madman...this kid is absolutely insane." Deft looked at the Draven on the other side, his face turning somewhat ugly. Picking this kind of champion was clearly a sign of looking down on him, a way of trying to humiliate him.

"Fine, very well." Deft gritted his teeth, gripping the mouse tightly. "Since you want to die, then I'll grant your wish!"

With both teams' lineups finalized, the match officially began.

Blue side SKT: Top lane Rumble, Jungle Lee Sin, Mid lane Syndra, ADC Draven, Support Thresh.

KT (Red Team): Top laner Shen, Jungler Jarvan IV, Mid laner Ryze, ADC Varus, Support Tahm Kench.

"All troops, attack!"

Accompanied by the system's notification sound, Xiao Yan controlled Draven, spinning the throwing axe in his hand, and swaggered out of the spring.