CS: A young talent from Peking University, you want me to play professionally?

"Understood, Brother Mo."

The NA team members have always maintained a very humble attitude. No matter what kind of team they face, they never become arrogant.

However, during a competition, it is impossible for a person to always be absolutely rational. After all, they cannot be like a machine, capable of making the most rational and reasonable thoughts and choices at all times.

So, during this defensive phase, they encountered a problem. This is quite normal; in fact, for many teams, the problem that occurred in the previous round wouldn't be overemphasized, because it's a fairly common occurrence in matches, as you can't always predict how your opponent will choose.

In the previous rounds, Team A had consistently played very cautiously, and their decision-making discipline was often comparable to ours. However, in this round, the moment they returned to their rooms, Team A unexpectedly launched a surprise attack with an unconventional count. Therefore, it's understandable that the Na team members weren't prepared for this.

However, whether it's somebody Shen Miaoxue or anyone else, they all know very well that their captain, that is, the team's commander Li Mo, has very high standards. He doesn't want to make any low-level mistakes during the duel.

While the problem that occurred in this round cannot be called a low-level mistake, it ultimately stemmed from a failure to maintain consistent thinking from beginning to end under such a tense and highly focused condition.

"The opposing team will likely attempt to reach Qida Residence this round, so we shouldn't give them that opportunity. Also, don't jump to the sewers at A University; keep your positions hidden. As for the construction site, we need to be able to provide immediate assistance and immediate item support to the sewers."

From an economic perspective, Team A, having won several rounds in a row, is currently in a very good economic state. Therefore, since they are already displaying considerable tactical composure, even ease, Li Mo will undoubtedly analyze whether they will make any tactical changes in this round. If the opposing team wants to create a breakthrough from the very first moment of attack, or even establish a numerical advantage, then launching a large-scale attack would undoubtedly be a good choice.

In previous matches, most teams, when facing NA, took the initiative to attack. However, on the one hand, the offensive side doesn't have the same level of control and positioning as the defensive side. More importantly, the margin for error in the attacking zone is relatively low.

Because if the defending side doesn't give them too many opportunities, the sniper rifle will have very little effect on the offensive end. Moreover, if they fail to gain a numerical advantage at the beginning of the round, the sniper rifle could become a liability or even a hindrance when they try to accelerate the game.

"Brother Mo, I won't give them any cigarettes right away. In the early stages of the game, let's see if the other side will reveal any information on their own."

"In this situation, if the other side really uses a sniper rifle, we shouldn't show it. We've already made a prediction and targeted us at the beginning of the game. We just need to let them reveal their tactics through movement or the use of utility items. In this way, we are still in a more proactive position, and it will also make it difficult for them to make any direct moves."

In fact, Li Mo can be said to be called the God of Prediction because he can simply analyze the economics and the game between the two sides to predict what tactics the opponent might choose in the next round.

After failing to win a round where they had actually gained a significant advantage, Team A predictably opted to pick up a sniper rifle. Based on previous rounds, it seemed unlikely they would easily seize the initiative in the early stages. Team Na's defense was very effective, offering few opportunities at the front. Therefore, if they wanted to break through, they had to rely on the sniper rifle to create openings, unless they could break through at the front.

So, having purchased a sniper rifle, Team A proactively chose to send five players to A site in this round, allowing the sniper to try and secure an immediate kill. This decision is fairly standard. If Team Na hadn't anticipated the enemy's setup in this round, and had continued to scout or gather information at A site, they would likely have been instantly killed by the enemy's sniper.

If Team A can secure the kill with their sniper rifle immediately, their overall pace will undoubtedly accelerate. Once they gain control of the bomb site, their overall advantage will be greatly enhanced.

Unlike rifles, sniper rifles are effective when setting up a position. If the enemy's smoke grenades aren't placed perfectly or precisely, or if the attacking team can even coordinate with teammates to use grenades to clear the smoke, they can try to find opportunities to secure kills.

Therefore, whether a sniper rifle can exert its full power depends entirely on where it can be escorted by its teammates. If Team A can smoothly gain control of A site as they intend, or even get kills and successfully plant the C4 at the bomb site, then their sniper rifle can pose a very significant threat.

However, what Team A clearly didn't expect was that not only had Na guessed that they would pick up a sniper rifle in this round, but Li Mo's team also picked up a sniper rifle when they had the resources.

From an omniscient perspective, it becomes dramatically apparent that both teams are strengthening their A-site. However, the defending team clearly has a greater positional advantage. Therefore, if Team A were to directly choose the large area and attempt to push out without the aid of items, they would almost certainly be eliminated by Li Mo in a direct confrontation.

"boom!"

With a crisp sniper rifle shot ringing out at A site right after the start of the round, Li Mo successfully eliminated the A team's sniper. Judging from the opponent's expression, it was clear he hadn't expected Li Mo to have anticipated that they would not only use the sniper rifle in this round but also arrive at A site immediately to attempt a kill.

"Cobra is terrifying!" Without firing a single shot, he was killed instantly. Device was utterly devastated, clutching his head in shock.

He couldn't understand why there could be such a terrifying person in the world, who not only possessed unparalleled marksmanship that completely surpassed other professional players, but more importantly, whose thinking during the game was the most intelligent machine.

Furthermore, compared to losing their own sniper rifle, Team A's nightmare was yet to come. Their economy, which had been relatively strong initially, was further hampered by the loss of the round, leaving them with only the sniper rifle. Their current economy was barely enough to sustain them for another long-range rifle round.

With the sniper rifle destroyed, their offensive intentions have clearly been detected. At this point, their only option is to relocate, because continuing to push forward would undoubtedly make it difficult to gain control of the bomb site, as none of them dare to challenge Li Mo's sniper rifle.

However, just as they were about to abandon their position at point A and instead try to find an opportunity to flank point B from the sewers.

However, because Na had already deduced the opponent's tactical intentions and strategies for this round, their response wasn't just Li Mo arriving at A site after reaching the regional flank for a pre-emptive matchup; their position in the sewers also pushed forward immediately. Without any prior information, Team A was unaware that Na had already infiltrated their rear.

So, under such circumstances, without any prior warning, the two of them, with the help of someone, easily managed to flood the screen with their messages.

However, with all five members of Team A being eliminated in one fell swoop, their previous economic advantage vanished. Their economy will now be in a very difficult position, because losing another rifle round will put them in an economically disadvantaged position, making their hopes of catching up in the first half impossible.

"Let's try a quick push. I feel that if we try some unconventional tactics against the opponent at this point, the results will be far greater than controlling the map under normal circumstances."

Although they haven't entered the economic round yet, Team A wants to quickly accelerate their pace in this round. Based on the past few rounds, both sides have been able to constantly deduce each other's tactical intentions. Team Na currently holds a significant advantage. Therefore, considering their economy, they are likely to maintain their previous offensive strategy in this round.

The defending team will obviously adopt the same defensive formation as before. If they launch a quick counter-attack, they could potentially use their numerical advantage to break through the enemy defense and gain control of either point B or point A.

In this round, Team A's only hesitation is whether to rush point A or point B. Looking at the map, rushing point A would actually be better than rushing point B if it could prevent the opponent from making a large-scale direct assault.

If they fail to gain control of the sewers and construction site at point B, rushing B directly would be a very risky move. Their understanding of the map is extremely limited. Even if they manage to take control of the bomb site and plant the C4 quickly using their numerical advantage and utility, their chances of successfully defending the bomb are slim.

So after careful consideration, Team A decided to challenge the breach at A site. Since they had no idea what defensive setup NA would employ in this round, especially the exact location of the A site, they opted to advance to the outside of A site first and then attempt a double-push to challenge Li Mo's sniper rifle in order to accelerate their progress.

From Team A's perspective, their strategy was very clear. Even if they lost one player, if they could successfully eliminate Li Mo, they could easily enter the bomb site. Without the threat of a sniper rifle, their chances of executing a proper defense in this round would undoubtedly be much higher.

Therefore, under these circumstances, Team A didn't provide any items to Team A before their breakthrough, mainly to lull Na into a false sense of security. Even if Team A had Li Mo's strategic command, they would be content to secure the point position while sacrificing their numbers.

Undoubtedly, A's tactics in this round were not problematic. Although one of them was killed by Li Mo after they pulled out, the other's follow-up shot was very fast, and he immediately headshot Li Mo, killing him instantly.

After both sides traded kills, there is still one of Sang's players remaining at point A, making him a very mysterious figure to the opposing team.

He was also very cautious and smart. He didn't choose to pull out immediately to give Li Mo a finishing shot, or to make a dangerous attempt while the other side was still unable to react. Instead, he stayed in the spot like a nail, not moving at all. All he did was stare intently at his screen and aim.

From Team A's perspective, they had already cleared the bomb site for themselves, since Na hadn't made any moves after the AWPer was taken down.

(End of this chapter)