League: Educating LPL is my duty.

Actually, Zed isn't exactly an unpopular pick this season. At least during the Spring Split, Zed was seen in various regions and performed quite well.

However, since Li Chen's debut, EDG has quickly developed a tactical system centered on the top laner, while the mid laner tends to choose utility champions, so Scout has never had the opportunity to pick Zed.

Meanwhile, Li Chen was also looking forward to seeing what expect would choose, as it had been a long time since he had competed with anyone in terms of skill.

In the first half of the draft, judging solely from the player selections, it was basically impossible to say whether either side had a better or worse performance.

The matchup between Zed and Yasuo in the mid lane, in particular, has no single answer; it all depends on individual interpretation.

Some people think Zed is the advantage, while others think Yasuo is the advantage; it all comes down to how well you play.

However, by this point in the selection process, both sides had reached a tacit understanding and were clear about each other's thoughts.

EDG knew that G2 wanted to go all out in the last game, only using the heroes their players wanted to play, regardless of winning or losing.

G2 also knew that EDG wouldn't be using any tactics in this game; they would just be relying on skill and laning.

Therefore, in the second round of bans, both sides consciously banned some heroes that were not frequently used or that were easy to gank and tower dive, such as Elise and Sejuani.

When it was EDG's turn to pick their first hero in the second round, Li Chen turned his attention to Clearlove, wanting to see if the other player had any intention of picking the hero, since there was still a Lee Sin outside.

However, the factory manager clearly had no intention of taking the blind man's place: "Let me take another look, you choose first!"

Seeing the factory manager's somewhat eager yet hesitant expression, Li Chen rolled his eyes and said, "Zet, help me choose a crocodile."

"Crocodile?"

The factory manager was somewhat surprised. In his memory, Li Chen had never used such a hero in a match, which was almost brainlessly strong in the early game but somewhat weak in the late game.

After all, the ability to provide backup in the later stages and the room for maneuver to take on multiple opponents are the primary conditions for Li Chen's hero selection.

"Why are you looking at me? It's the last game, can't I reward myself with a Crocodile?" Li Chen rolled his eyes.

The factory manager shrugged and said, "I didn't say it was impossible. I was just wondering if the enemy top laner would call the police."

"Oh shit, I really want to call the police. Why are you using an alligator?!" Expect's mentality was starting to crumble.

He never expected that Li Chen would choose a crocodile in the last game.

How do you play Riven against Renekton?

Just as Expect was considering how to say it in a way that wouldn't be too elegant or save face, his good friend perkz spoke up.

"Hey buddy, are you scared? Be bold, pick your Riven, okay? We don't care about winning or losing this game, just show us your courage. Don't make me think you're a coward, OK?"

Perkz's actions drew the attention of others. Faced with their stares, he appeared serious and righteous on the surface, but inwardly he was filled with unease.

He only decided to pick Yasuo after listening to Expect's suggestion to use Riven. If Expect had backed down and chosen a more conservative champion, and if his mid lane collapsed, wouldn't he have been the only one feeding?

How embarrassing!

Let's be happy together!

Expect was about to say something but was stopped mid-sentence. He glared at Perkz angrily and said, "Riven it is, I'm not afraid!"

Zven, always eager for drama, immediately selected the option upon hearing the confirmed result.

Since he no longer cared about winning or losing, he didn't mind seeing who among the two players in the middle and upper ranks gave the most gifts.

The day the broken sword is reforged will be the day the knight returns!

When Riven's lines and images appeared, the audience once again let out a sigh.

Not only them, but the LPL commentators were also completely dumbfounded on the spot.

Guan Zeyuan said in disbelief, "What? Expect picked Riven after C-God picked Renekton first? Is this... a counter to picking Riven first, or does Expect have some unique understanding of Riven?"

"Maybe Expect has its own ideas. Riven is generally not easy to play against Renekton in solo queue, but a skilled Riven player can still gain an advantage through skillful play," Miller offered a forced explanation.

Su Xiaoyan looked at Miller's serious-sounding nonsense and didn't know how to respond.

By operation?

Gain the advantage?

Should we check who expect is targeting first?

[Holy crap, that's awesome! I declare Expect the bravest professional player ever.]

[I declare your declaration valid. He went from Riven to Renekton as a carry; he's truly invincible.]

[I can't imagine what the top lane will look like; if Carry plays this game, he'll probably be extremely ruthless.]

To be frank, I've said it all for nothing. The moment this champion is picked, the top lane is already at the second tower by the eight-minute mark.

[Laughs, I'd be impressed if expect could last eight minutes.]

On the EDG player bench, Li Chen's gaze faltered slightly as he looked at the Riven icon that had appeared on the opposing team's roster and couldn't help but ask, "Did they make a roster change?"

"It's not about replacing you, it's just that I look down on you. Meiko, get me the Widow!" the factory manager said, adjusting his headphones.

With the last hero locked in, Nofe warned, "Everyone, don't let your guard down. Their hero selection is a bit strange; be careful."

Entering the loading screen:

G2 Blue Team:

Top laner - Riven

Jungler - Lee Sin

Mid laner - Yasuo

ad——EZ

Support - Bard

EDG Red Team:

Top lane - Renekton

Jungle - Widowmaker

Mid Lane - Zed

ad——ice

Support - Braum

In this game, G2 unusually picked a melee-heavy team, but they didn't care about that at the moment. Only expect had some minor opinions about the lane assignments.

As everyone respawned at the fountain, expect asked, "Perkz, do you have any ideas about going top lane and facing off against god_C again? It's a rare opportunity, but as a good brother, I'm willing to give it to you."

Perkz's expression changed slightly. Was he worried that Yasuo wouldn't feed enough when he sent him to the top lane against Renekton?

"No need, buddy. I understand your good intentions, but enjoy this game. We're heading back after this. The next time you want to face your idol might be at next year's MSI, so cherish it!"

Perkz politely declined, while secretly praying that he wouldn't face EDG again at this year's World Championship.

He's been competing for so long, and many teams have been able to beat him, but Li Chen is the first one who has truly impressed him.

That's outrageous. I didn't see Li Chen make a single mistake throughout the entire MSI. How can you play if someone is cheating in a match?