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Chapter 148 Four Protect One! Ace vs. Ace!

"Huh? The game ended while I was downstairs picking up a package? Did the last game have a network problem and had to be restarted? Or did the Korean guy unplug the network cable?"

"I really like what Korean fans said: 'If SKT wins three consecutive championships, the league will be over.'"

"The bot lane of the barbecue stall started by feeding a Draven, there's really nothing I can do. Faker's Cassiopeia went up and took two hits and was gone, she couldn't even use her ultimate."

"I'm so angry and cold! Can't you give SKT a break? Don't end the next game so quickly, the champagne I just bought won't arrive for another 30 minutes."

"..."

In addition to the enthusiastic discussions among domestic League of Legends players, Korean League of Legends players are also actively posting and discussing the event on Twitter.

The LCK forums are currently overwhelmed by a deluge of negative comments.

"Damn it! Why didn't Scout step up and feed the enemy?! What country are you even from?!"

"I can't even get a Draven this fed in ranked games, Bang, did you get paid by EDG?!"

"Bang, you must have accidentally touched the network cable to play so badly, right? SKT will win the third game, right?"

"..."

Just as the S7 World Championship finals continued to reach new heights on Twitter, the third match was about to begin.

Peanut, who had a poor performance in the first two games, was benched by SKT coach KkOma and replaced by Blank.

Seeing Blank sitting nervously in the player's seat, biting his fingers, KkOma knew that he was under a lot of psychological pressure.

This is, after all, the World Championship Finals, and he was suddenly substituted in when the team was in a do-or-die situation.

Then he looked at his top disciple Faker. At this moment, Faker was just like the day he played against RNG in the semifinals. When the team was on the verge of defeat, he closed his eyes and took a short rest, as if he was praying to the gods for a trace of divine power to return.

KkOma is having a bit of a headache. EDG is on the blue side in this game, while SKT on the red side has two ban slots: one for Kalista, and the other for Karma or Draven.

Just like EDG didn't let Faker play Galio, SKT also didn't want to give Wang Yao his signature AD carry champion.

Therefore, the third ban slot that the red team can most likely give to is Rakan.

If Rakan is banned, then EDG on the blue side will have to first pick Janna. KkOma doesn't want to give Janna to EDG, so he has to pick Janna for the bot lane this game!
……

The Bird's Nest stadium, LPL second-tier commentary booth.

The live broadcast director has switched the camera to this side, where the "poisonous milk" Guan Daxiao and the commentator Zhihuan are talking eloquently to the camera.

"Brother Guan, what did you think of Draven in the last game?"

Colonel Guan shook his head and smiled wryly: "Whether you admit it or not, I'm completely convinced!"

Before the start of the second game, Guan Daxiao commented from the commentary booth that EDG's lineup was very risky.

As a result... SKT was defeated by EDG in a flash, not even lasting 22 minutes!
Of course, there's not much wrong with that statement. After all, playing Draven and Blitzcrank in the bot lane is indeed very risky. Once the game drags on to the late game, it's basically Kog'Maw's world.

"In the third do-or-die game, EDG is on the blue side. Brother Guan, could you share your thoughts on this game?"

Zhihuan asked with a smile.

Ignoring the laughter from the audience, Guan Daxiao thought for a moment and then said, "To be honest, I think SKT was a bit out of sorts in the first two games."

"SKT is a slow-starting team. If the game drags on for more than half an hour, I think they can still put on some great performances."

"I predict that SKT will likely focus their efforts on the bottom lane in this game, letting Bang take on an ace-versus-ace situation against Kshine."

Colonel Guan's analysis is not without merit.

Su Xiaoyan and Zhihuan, who were sitting next to him, nodded in agreement, agreeing with what he said.

SKT, a team that typically plays a reactive, counter-attacking style, can indeed be caught off guard in the early game, but they become incredibly resilient in the later stages.

SKT's performance this year is indeed not as good as before, but it is undeniable that their strength is still very strong.

Once the two teams are locked in a 30-minute battle, SKT's winning percentage will indeed start to overtake EDG!

"Okay, now that both players have returned to their seats, let's turn the camera to the commentary booth," said Colonel Guan after receiving a prompt from the director.

LPL commentary booth.

"Hello viewers, welcome back! I'm sure you all enjoyed the last match just as much as we did!"

Miller smiled and said.

"The halftime break is over now, and we don't know if the SKT players have regained their form, but no matter what, this game is crucial for them!"

Looking at the SKT players on the opposing team's bench, who were engaged in close communication, Wawa spoke with a serious expression.

Miller on the other side nodded slightly: "To be honest, I think Coach KkOma did one thing very well. He substituted Peanut and put Blank in."

PDD nodded, and then continued:

"Although Blank, the jungler, is not as aggressive as Peanut, he can completely stabilize SKT's formation, and his tempo is no weaker than Peanut's."

"In the jungle position of SKT, I think Blank is more suitable to partner with Faker. He has some of Bengi's traits."

As PDD finished speaking, Miller announced, "Both teams are ready. The third game of the BO5 finals, the draft phase, has officially begun! Blue side: EDG; Red side: SKT!"

The camera pans to the large screen.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the entire audience witnessed EDG eliminate Jayce on the first floor.

"In this game, EDG needs to guard against the opponent's top, mid, and jungle picks. Banning Huni's Jayce first is a good idea."

In PDD's commentary, SKT decisively pressed Draven.

Then EDG team tagged Taliyah on the second floor.

SKT banned Kalista on the second floor!
After the first two bans were decided by both sides, the most crucial third ban came.

On the SKT player bench.

Kkoma glanced at the tactics board with a somber expression.

There are currently quite a few heroes worth picking up off the field.

Kkoma now wants to know if EDG will leave them any hope.

For example... releasing Galio, who is Lee Sang-hyeok.

EDG quickly finalized their third ban.

It's Galio again!

Seeing this ban, Kkoma shook his head and sighed softly.

EDG isn't giving them even the slightest chance.

Now it was Kkoma's turn to be in a dilemma.

Janna and Xayah are currently out there.

He needs to use a ban slot to minimize the overall pressure on the team.

After a moment's thought, KkOma decided to ban Xayah, and he believed that EDG would not pick Karma on the blue side.

In the first round of the draft, all three ban slots were given to ADCs. Although it seemed a bit timid, it at least ensured that SKT could get either Rakan or Janna.

To KkOma's surprise, the blue team chose to pick the female police officer on the first floor.

"Is EDG going to pick Caitlyn directly? Then SKT can pick Rakan and Janna."

In the commentary booth, PDD raised an eyebrow. Throughout these three games of drafting and banning, EDG had been forcing SKT to make choices. The seemingly strange choices were actually quite meaningful.

At this moment, KkOma was torn. Both Rakan and Janna were quite good, but which one should he choose?

(End of this chapter)