I'm a platinum-level author, so what if I play professionally?

Wang Ke didn't keep readers waiting too long, because if he waited until the situation became clear before releasing his predictions, the accuracy of his predictions would be greatly reduced.

Soon after, the next chapter was also released.

EDG secured a victory against AHQ in their do-or-die match, advancing to the playoffs.

After this match, EDG will need to play an overtime game against H2K to determine the group winner.

As the match began, Wang Ke's novel also released a new chapter on time.

Chapter 19: EDG lives up to expectations, suffering a double defeat at the hands of H2K!

In the lounge, Abu finished reading Wang Ke's novel and then nervously watched the match on the live stream.

Facing the second seed from Europe, EDG was completely overwhelmed and their base was quickly destroyed again.

Fortunately, although they lost the match, they still managed to advance to the knockout stage as the second-place team in their group.

Abu looked down at the novel on his phone.

"This is a talent; we must find him, no matter the cost!"

Abu entered the esports industry in 12, and there aren't many people in the entire League of Legends community who are more senior than him.

Due to his lack of understanding of the game, Abu had previously formed a tactical analysis team when he was with WE. The team consisted of players from all over the country, and even those who were developing their careers in South Korea, who were extremely interested in League of Legends.

After joining EDG, Abu came into contact with a lot of people.

But he had never seen anyone whose understanding of the game was so advanced.

Imagine someone who can perfectly predict the opponent's draft picks and tactics, and even immediately deduce the outcome of the match. If such a person could be recruited to EDG, then theoretically, EDG would be invincible, regardless of the player's personal factors.

He opened the novel's homepage and stared blankly at the author's pen name, "Desire."

We must find this person and then have my sister date him.

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"Nice!!"

Wang Ke and Song Wen clapped as if they were on the same wavelength.

Looking at the Master icon on his computer, Wang Ke was extremely excited.

I never imagined that I could do something I couldn't do at eighteen, but I actually did it at the ripe old age of twenty-three.

He remembered that when he was in high school, he would skip classes every few days and use the money he saved from breakfast to go to illegal internet cafes to play games.

Back then, Wang Ke, who was still at the Platinum rank, was already an extremely formidable figure among his friends.

However, he has always longed to reach Diamond, Master, or even Challenger, but he has never succeeded.

Looking at the Master rank icon he had finally obtained, Wang Ke quickly calmed down after a brief moment of excitement.

He suddenly felt a sense of loss.

Because those friends who used to listen to him proudly boast about his skill level are no longer around.

He didn't even know who to share this good news with.

At the age of 23, it seems that posting these kinds of game-related content on social media would not only fail to satisfy his vanity, but he would also worry that others would laugh at him for being too childish.

"Just reaching Master rank, what's there to get excited about? Bro, I'll carry you to Challenger!"

Song Wen's voice interrupted Wang Ke's thoughts.

"Here we go again. When will you stop bragging?"

"Statement of facts is considered bragging? If it weren't for you, I would have been a King in the game long ago."

"What bullshit are you spouting? Without my willing sacrifice of the economy, would you be able to run rampant and kill people like this?"

"You can take the economics role, but can you handle the C role?"

The two started bickering again.

In a daze, Wang Ke seemed to return to the days when five boys sat together in an internet cafe. A group of teenagers in school uniforms would argue heatedly over a team wipe, blaming each other, and they would shout excitedly after winning a game, each boasting about their own achievements and brilliant plays.

It was only then that Wang Ke realized that his youth was not about that rank icon, nor was it about League of Legends.

Rather, it's the people and events that this game embodies.

Fortunately, he now has someone like that by his side.

Looking at Song Wen, Wang Ke felt as if he were seeing his eighteen-year-old self.

Energetic and spirited, always full of imagination for the future, loves to boast but it's harmless.

Novels are products that express people's beautiful aspirations and spiritual nourishment to make up for regrets. He lost his youth, so he created Song Wen.

But just like other authors who always like to write that their protagonists are 18cm tall, he never does.

Song Wen glanced at the time; it was already dinnertime. They were a bit tired after playing all afternoon, so he logged into his live stream account to see if any female fans were sending him any romantic signals.

Wang Ke also opened his backend to see the readers' comments.

"Sigh, I'm so popular now, but I don't have a single female fan. I think I should consider doing a live stream with my face showing tomorrow. It's such a waste for someone as good-looking as me to hide behind a computer."

Wang Ke glanced at his private messages and said:

"What a coincidence, I do have a female fan here."

Upon hearing Wang Ke's words, Song Wen immediately came over.

Who is it?

He stared intently at Wang Ke's phone.

[Hello teacher, I'm Abu, the head coach of EDG. I've read your novel and think your understanding of the game is excellent. I'd like to get to know you. Here's my contact information; please add me.]

Song Wen's eyes lit up.

"This female fan is awesome! Bro, you should add her, that way we'll have a path to our careers!"

Wang Ke had no intention of adding Abu and simply turned off his phone.

"You want to go to EDG?"

"In no mood."

"Then what the hell are you talking about?"

"See, you have no foresight. We can go to EDG first, and once we've made a name for ourselves as pros, we can kick him out!"

Wang Ke laughed when he heard Song Wen's outlandish idea.

"Wake up, bro. Even though Fat General and Pilot are leaving at the end of this year, EDG still has Scout. It's not your turn to be a Master."

Song Wen, however, disagreed.

"Junior? I used to beat him with one hand in competitions."

Wang Ke ignored Song Wen.

It's impossible for me to go to EDG; I'd never go to EDG, no matter where I go.

As a long-time League of Legends player who has been watching the games since 2012, it's hard to imagine anyone liking the EDG team.

Furthermore, this team has a lot of unconventional and daring moves.

The main question is, should I join EDG now and then play for another year with the rookie jungler Clearlove7?

The factory manager's personality destined him to never win a world championship.

Wang Ke shut down the background processes and began to concentrate on writing.

Instead of thinking about using connections, we should use this time to improve our skills.

"We should be the ones making the choices, not the ones being chosen!"

Seeing Wang Ke's righteous indignation, Song Wen nodded.

"Can I borrow your phone?"

Wang Ke casually handed his phone to Song Wen.

"what?"

Song Wen opened Abu's private message and started typing.

"You dare to challenge me?"

Seeing Song Wen using his account to provoke people, Wang Ke's face darkened.

"You really have no sense of boundaries."

He took his phone back and typed a few more words.

"Have your sister come."

The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.

After a moment, Song Wen suddenly spoke up: "What if his sister really comes?"

Wang Ke's expression froze.

"Pah! Spit it out!"

"Pooh!"