"Welcome to the 2017 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational Finals, EDG vs. SKT!"
"What we are about to bring you is the best performance in the Mid-Season Invitational! The competition between the two strongest teams in the world at this moment!"
"After fifteen days of competition, EDG and SKT finally made it to this point!"
"And now, they will have the final BO5 to decide the final winner and the champion of this MSI Mid-Season Invitational!"
"Can EDG really shake SKT's almost unshakable dynasty rule!?"
"Can SKT continue their legend and epic?!"
"Let us wait and see!"
In the center of the stage, the European and American host was extremely excited and spoke loudly and passionately.
"First, let us invite——"
"SKT!"
Accompanied by the almost deafening cheers from the audience and the gradual focus of the spotlights.
On one side of the passage, six figures wearing SKT team uniforms appeared.
The moment they appeared on the field, the already bustling stadium was once again filled with tsunami-like cheers.
"The TOP, Huni!"
Huni waved with a smile on his face and walked to his seat.
He looked very calm. Rather than coming to compete, he behaved more like a king ready to accept the cheers and admiration of his subjects.
In fact, he wasn't nervous at all.
Do I need to be nervous when playing top lane in LPL?
He has never looked down upon the top laners in LPL.
Although A Guang defeated him twice, Huni did not think A Guang was very strong.
Isn't it still relying on you, the bottom lane guy?
I have your bottom lane dad, so I can win too.
"THE JUGLE, PEANUT!"
Peanut, with a big smile on his face, walked to his seat.
As he walked onto the stage, he kept waving his hands, squinting his eyes slightly, enjoying this moment.
For a contestant like Xiao Huasheng, what he enjoys most is the feeling of standing on the stage.
"THE MID STAR, FAKER!"
Accompanied by the host's introduction in a suddenly raised voice.
The cheers were always very enthusiastic and reached their peak the moment Lee Sang-hyuk appeared on the stage.
Lee Sang Hyuk walked onto the stage with a calm expression and his hand waving slightly as usual.
His hair was well groomed today. Although it still looked like cauliflower, it was at least a well-grown cauliflower.
When introducing other players, we only talk about their positions, but when introducing Lee Sang-hyuk, we talk about him as a superstar in the middle.
This is his unique arrangement.
And he really deserves it.
The Triple Crown is considered the pinnacle of honor in this game.
"ADCARRY, BANG!"
With a serious look on his face and his head slightly raised, Bang walked onto the stage.
Following closely behind is naturally his golden partner, Wolf.
These two standing together form the current world's No. 1 bottom lane team.
The kind that is beyond doubt!
Finally, of course, it is SKT’s coach, kkoma.
He was dressed in a suit and had a smile on his face that made everyone feel like spring breeze.
The feeling it gives people is just one word: professional!
All SKT members stood on the right side of the stage.
With Lee Sang-hyuk standing in the center as the leader, all teammates gathered around him like stars surrounding the moon.
Li Xianghe's eyes were cold and calm, and his strong self-confidence could be seen with the naked eye.
"Gui Gui, Faker's champion face!"
In the dark live broadcast room, Zhuzhu couldn't help scratching his head.
"Fuck, look at how he's acting like a dog, the anchor is really disgusting!"
"Yuan Shen, please, give me some strength! Can you kill Faker? It should be no problem!"
He kept mumbling to himself as if for emphasis.
This place is too important, a hundred dabuluos are needed!
If it were gone like this, Zhuzhu would really be in trouble.
"Give up, Piggy. SKT is so confident today, haha!"
"Die, you gambler! Brother Li, let's execute justice!"
"Piggy, get ready to go beg for food under the overpass. When the time comes, everyone will give you a reward."
"Young Master, hurry up and prepare to broadcast for 20 hours a day to earn some money, or you won't even be able to afford KFC!"
His comments were mostly mocking him.
He really looks so funny now, he lives up to his reputation as a humorous fat man.
"I just don't understand. In a match between Chinese and Koreans, why do you always speak for the Koreans?"
The pig was instantly unhappy.
"You all want to see me die?"
"You guys are such a bunch of fucking bastards. You're still broadcasting for twenty hours a day. Do you want me to die from broadcasting?"
"Do you think I must die before you'll be satisfied?"
After cursing at the barrage, Zhuzhu became more energetic.
“EDG is on the court!”
"Stop making noise, stop making noise, stop making noise!"
At the scene, EDG players and coaches walked onto the stage one by one.
The first one is the somewhat shy A Guang.
His smile is as magical as ever, and you can tell it comes completely from the heart, so it is very contagious.
"Guigui, Mouse (A Guang's ID)'s smile, he looks so confident! Mouse, hold Huni for me today, you can hold it, right?"
"As long as he doesn't give up, I, the Abyss God, will definitely lead him to victory. I believe that risking his life will keep him stable. Old master, I won't say much."
Piglet felt a little relieved.
A Guang was beaten badly in the group stage, but now he can still laugh.
That should be a sign of confidence indeed.
Just then, a barrage of comments floating by caught Zhuzhu's attention.
"Don't you think Guang has a chance to be the C today?"
As if he had seen a huge joke, Zhuzhu couldn't help laughing.
"He's paralyzed!"
"Let me tell you, this guy who risked his life is the type of person who is not loved by his parents. Don't worry about him. He can still hold his own. If you put your hope on him, EDG will be gone."
"I hope EDG won't cause any trouble. I can't trust him at the risk of my life. Only a fool would believe him. It's my God Yuan who is in trouble. Just keep him here!"
MingKai has experienced many competitions, but he has only been to the MSI finals once in S5.
We failed to beat RNG in S6, and RNG won the MSI that year.
By the way, before someone joined RNG, RNG had already won the Spring Championship.
After someone left RNG, RNG still won the Spring Championship.
Reach the finals again, even if it’s not the S game.
Mingkai was still overwhelmed with emotion.
This is the place he dreams of reaching!
He looked serious and very earnest.
Standing next to A Guang.
"The factory is very serious today. Okay, I approve."
"Let me tell you, I know the factory. Whenever he's particularly serious, he usually performs well. He should be able to hold his own against Peanut today."
Zhuzhu felt a little relieved.
The next one, of course, is the double C.
Scout's expression was equally calm. He walked to his seat amid the cheers, and looked at SKT standing not far away inconspicuously.
To be precise, he was looking at Lee Sang Hyuk.
He was once a player of SKT, but later found that there was no chance for him so he came to EDG.
He once thought about taking over Faker's position and becoming the mid laner of SKT.
Naturally, my feelings towards SKT are somewhat complicated.
However, things have come to this point, so it is naturally impossible for him to have any thoughts of keeping old friendships.
To get honor is his goal!
Serve the country with loyalty?
Haha, even Korean audiences don’t recognize it.
Scout knows this too well. Even if he really performs secretly, Korean audiences will just insist that he is a bad actor.
So Scout has no idea of ​​serving his country wholeheartedly.
Because he himself is Korean, he knows Koreans too well.
Only after he wins the championship will Koreans respect him!
Because this is the nature of admiring the strong.
"ADCARRY, SAVIOR!"
As Xu Yuan was introduced, the audience immediately burst into cheers that were no less enthusiastic than those from Lee Sang Hyuk.
Audiences from all countries and nationalities were cheering wildly.
"Savior! Savior! Savior!"
They shouted Xu Yuan's ID in unison, with undisguised love and admiration in their eyes.
In just one MSI, Xu Yuan has completely converted many viewers from other regions who originally did not watch LPL games into his fans.
Especially the European, American and Korean regions!
There are so many people who like Xu Yuan in these two places!
The reason for the European and American regions is simple, because Europeans and Americans are naturally inclined to admire personal heroism.
And Xu Yuan’s current situation is...
If he can't stand up, EDG will basically lose!
Under such circumstances, Xu Yuan, who perfectly carried the game against SKT twice, was naturally liked by European and American audiences.
They even gave Xu Yuan a nickname now:
"The lone hero from LPL"
You can imagine how much they like Xu Yuan.
In fact, many operational players, such as Left Hand and Right Hand, can easily get higher evaluations in the European and American regions.
Because the European and American regions pay more attention to the individual performance of the players. As long as your performance is fine, no one will blame you if the team loses. They will only think that your teammates have gaps.
Now you understand why God is often revered by European and American audiences?
Why do Korean audiences like Heo Yuan?
The reasons are even more varied.
First of all, he is handsome.
In South Korea, where everyone is obsessed with appearance and the plastic surgery industry is prevalent, people attach great importance to appearance.
Why was Chovy deified by Korean Riot?
Not only is he strong enough, he is also nearly 1.9 meters tall and looks like a very standard Korean handsome guy.
Therefore, Koreans naturally have a favorable impression of Xu Yuan.
At the same time, Koreans are very strong.
Although Xu Yuan is an LPL player, he has now double-killed SKT.
He is the absolute carry.
In addition, SKT has a certain subtle reputation among the Korean audience, which leads to fans of many teams such as Samsung KT regarding Xu Yuan as their savior.
How dominant are SKT fans now?
Let's take a simple example:
In S8, RNG won the spring and summer championships in a row, won the S8 World Finals championship, and then won the S9 World Finals championship.
The status of RNG fans at this time is basically equivalent to that of SKT fans today.
It is conceivable how frustrated the fans of other LCK clubs must be.
LCK is not like LPL in the world competition. They don’t have any major enemies at all.
Naturally, a civil war began.
Therefore, Xu Yuan, who defeated SKT twice in the group stage, naturally became their savior.
Even though Xu Yuan once cursed Koreans when he triggered the first attack in the Korean server, they were very good at self-reflection and selectively ignored it.
They don't care who wins MSI in the end.
As long as SKT doesn’t win!
This situation is very similar to the LPL after S10. After winning the championship, the anger that the region had been holding back was dissipated.
People's hearts will be scattered.
Directly entering the era of universal ranch, fans of major teams attack each other.
This player is a beast, and that player is also a beast.
I can only say that there is really nothing new in the world.
LPL hasn't started yet, but LCK is already tired of it.
In addition, Heo Yuan's interaction with ESPN on Twitter also made Koreans feel happy.
Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that Xu Yuan is now the most internationally renowned player in the entire LPL.
"Savior!!! My savior!! Defeat the evil SKT and hold the trophy that belongs to you!"
"Invincible General Savior, I don't support SKT and have been deprived of my nationality. Can you please help me get it back? Tuibai! (Please in Korean)"
"Ah Xi, are you guys really Korean? Why are you still supporting the LPL team at this time?"
"Hey, give it to me! Can you bastards get out of LCK? Just go to the quarterfinals and top 16 with your team!"
"Wow, the SKT adults are here again, and I've lost my nationality again, wow!"
"It's because of you disgusting fans that we support EDG! You're so disgusting!"
"If you don't support SKT, you are Chinese? Haha, the ugly faces of SKT fans are really disgusting!"
This is the current Korean barrage, I can only say it’s a bit pungent.
Xu Yuan walked onto the stage with a smile on his face.
He walked steadily and without any hesitation.
A person's walking posture really affects his or her body shape, and for Xu Yuan, he specifically learned it when he was in elementary school.
In his previous life, he was an absolutely rich man.
When he goes online, others would jokingly call out "Hu Ye V50" when they see his IP address.
Otherwise, how could a person who could die at any time spend ten years in the hospital?
Even if you have medical insurance, does that mean treatment is free?
Xu Yuan's Earth Online was originally on a simple difficulty level, but he did not have health, which ordinary people have from the beginning.
Death is the most liberal, democratic and politically correct.
Because in front of him, everyone is truly equal.
So now Xu Yuan still has the muscle memory, and he walks in a very stylish way.
Let’s go, Xu Yuan.
He murmured in a low voice.
Looking up, I see lights scattered all over the sky.
Looking down, I heard cheers from the audience.
This was a scene he had dreamed of a thousand times.
And today, he finally stood here!
He walked forward calmly, neither hurried nor slow, and with unwavering determination.
Walk out with full vigor!
Walking out of it, it feels like a lifetime ago!
When I stood still in my position, my breathing, which had been a little rapid due to excitement, gradually calmed down.
He breathed slightly, a confident smile appeared on his face, and he faced the audience with his hands in his trouser pockets.
Cool!
At this moment, I have my hands in my pockets and can’t find an opponent!
"Turtle, God of the Deep! He is so confident!"
"My Abyss God is back!"
"Wu~~! God Yuan! So handsome!"
Zhuzhu's heart was filled with excitement when he saw this.
He is so confident. Is he going to be stable today?
I won’t introduce Tian Ye and Abu, who are given away for free when you top up your phone bill.
In the center of the venue, the MSI trophy has been placed there.
Xu Yuan really wanted to touch the trophy in his fist not far away.
But after thinking about it, I decided to give up.
As long as you win, there are plenty of opportunities to touch!
The players from both teams took their seats and started installing peripherals.
The game is about to enter the BP stage.
And at this moment, the MSI finals promotional video shot by the players of both sides before the final battle finally appeared on the screen!
After a brief black screen, a line of English letters appeared on the big screen.
"Legend and Return"
[Translation: Legend and Return]
As the picture gradually brightened, Lee Sang-hyuk appeared on the screen standing on the top floor of the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum, a famous building in Brazil.
The Niterói Museum of Contemporary Art is located on a cliff next to a bay. Along the golden section line, you can clearly see the surging waves in the lower right corner of the picture.
"Coming to MSI this time, for SKT, getting runner-up would be a failure."
Li Xianghe calmly looked into the distance and the cliff under his feet, and his pre-match interview sounded in the off-screen voice.
"EDG is a good opponent, but a temporary defeat will not defeat SKT. In the finals, I will let them know who is the master of this arena."
The scene changed and came to a huge sculpture.
This is the iconic building in Rio de Janeiro: Christ of Brazil.
The huge Jesus Christ is dressed in a robe, with his hands raised, looking lovingly at the beautiful scenery of Rio de Janeiro and embracing the Atlantic Ocean.
In front of the statue of Jesus Christ, in the bright sunshine.
The handsome Xu Yuan closed his eyes slightly, opened his arms, and embraced the bright sunshine in front of him.
"In the past, LCK almost dominated the world, and I believe Lee Sang-hyuk played an indispensable role in this."
"LPL has failed so many times that people have lost hope. Many people think we are no match for SKT."
"But I think, since someone has to break the dominance of LCK, why can't that person be me?"
"I will defeat Lee Sang Hyuk today."
"Today I will show the world that LPL can also have hope and a future."
"Because I am the Savior."
"I am the savior."
Xu Yuan's speaking speed was not fast.
It’s like a quiet late night when your best friend sits beside you, calmly and softly talking about his ideals.
Although plain, the determination revealed in it makes people pay attention!
Just like he said.
Since someone has to stand up, why can't it be him?
He knows that next year IG will be able to break the dominance of LCK and win the LPL championship.
He also knows that FPX will be able to win the S championship again the year after next and help L PL win two consecutive championships.
He also knew that in the original S11, a team called EDG would crush all doubts and win LPL's third S championship.
but!
Why wait until next year?
Why should we sit back and watch LCK dominate for another year?
Why should we watch them fight a civil war among the Korean team in our own Bird's Nest?
Why?
Xu Yuan, can’t wait.
Can't wait a moment!
Ten thousand years is too long; he only wants to seize the day.
He wants to be the one who breaks the LCK dominance ahead of time.
He wants LPL viewers to not have to wait another year.
Not next year!
Not next year!
Not the future!
Right now, this year!
He has already made it to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
And this year, he must make it to the final Bird's Nest.
LPL audiences who bought tickets to the Bird’s Nest will not be left without a team to cheer for!
This is his little dream.
And now, he has achieved the first step.
He deliberately said this in Chinese.
Although we are playing in an international competition, we must take care of our own audience.
Xu Yuan doesn’t care whether other people can understand him or not, he only cares about his family.
And there is no doubt that his determination was clearly conveyed to the LPL audience.
For a moment, the originally hot comments in the LPL live broadcast room paused.
However, what followed was not cooling down, but even more madness!
"Fuck! Damn it! Kill the Abyss God!"
“Kill kill kill kill kill kill kill kill!”
"Come on Xu Yuan! Come on EDG! We must win!!!"
"My blood is boiling, brother Meng. I originally thought we would lose in the finals, but I don't care now. I just want to believe in God Yuan!"
"Although I feel disgusted with EDG, as a member of the Royal Guards, I still choose to support Xu Yuan! Come on, Xu Yuan!"
"Yuan Bao!!! So handsome!!"
What Xu Yuan said was really great.
And he speaks completely from the heart, so it naturally sounds very sincere.
Humans are actually very sensitive animals. They can tell whether you are serious or not just by listening.
The audience truly felt Xu Yuan's determination.
They knew that Xu Yuan was serious.
It turns out that his ID is Savior.
Is this the reason why you chose it?
The audience was genuinely shocked.
What kind of belief is this...
A player who is willing to say that he wants to be the one to break the LCK's dominance.
A player who wants to give LPL hope and future.
A player who has fulfilled part of his promise and completed the feat of double killing SKT!
This is Savior.
This is Xu Yuan!
At least for now.
Even those who never thought they could beat SKT in the finals decided to believe in him for a short while.
Because his sincere heart has touched the audience who have become somewhat numb from losing!
He really did what he said and brought hope to the LPL audience at this time.
Lee Sang-hyuk had already installed the peripherals and did not put on his headphones.
He could naturally see Xu Yuan's words on the big screen behind him.
"Want to beat me and break the LCK's dominance?"
He whispered, suddenly breaking into a smile.
He put on the headphones neatly, and his expression became calm and serious in an instant.
"Well, let's give it a try!"
Although Lee Sang Hyuk admitted that Heo Won's speech was very good and contagious,
He also admires players like Xu Yuan.
But the one thing he would never give up is the championship.
Isn't it just the desire for the championship?
Who, hasn't?
My belief is just as good as yours!
"Are you ready, kids?"
Kkoma's voice sounded with a smile.
"Another challenger is coming."
"Send them to failure. We've done it many times before."
The proud SKT no longer had any contempt at this moment.
Because they recognized EDG's will.
Recognized Xu Yuan!
Be our enemy?
You, just barely, are qualified.
Next, I will let you taste the bitter fruit of failure.
After SKT won the MSI championship...
I never thought of letting go!
BP, start!