Chapter 130 – 130. Round 1, VS Dragon Knights (3)

“Whoa… “

I got out of the capsule holding my head as if it was going to burst and checked the atmosphere of the arena.

Audiences paying attention to the screen and listening to the voices of commentators.
It is so quiet that you can feel each breath.

Through that appearance, I could feel how much interest they have in this game.

Of course, I was the most nervous among them.
I pretended not to be in front of the players, but it was the first time I had stepped on the second division stage as a coach.

‘If the opponent were the Dragon Knights, it would be hard to win honestly.’

In the meantime, the skills of our players have improved a lot, but that was not enough to destroy the 1st place team in the 2nd division.
What’s more, in the first game where you can’t help but be nervous, you’re going to stick with a veteran team who’s gone through all the hardships?
It may be unconscionable to wish to win.

‘I should think of it as a way for the kids to gain experience.’

Fortunately, the summer season is long.
During the 2nd round, 7 teams are to be played twice, for a total of 14 matches.

Just as there is no guarantee that an AOS game will fail in the second half even if it is stopped in the beginning, it is the nature of the league to advance to the playoffs as long as it enters the 4th place out of 8 teams, so the result is not known until the end.

In the middle of my thoughts, the game started.
Both teams running towards each other’s jungle.

However, the invasion situation was ended by putting a ward into the opponent’s formation as the lines of movement of the two teams diverged.
The situation before the next line.

These were the picks I picked, but the laning composition was not very good.
After all, should I say the coaches and coaches of the 1st emperor of the 2nd division?
I didn’t know when the ban picks were going on for a while, but when I pulled out all the characters, overall the line battles for all lines became a difficult composition.

‘In the first place, it was not easy to pick and ban due to the difference in strategy, but it’s a bit disappointing. I can only hope that the kids will treat me well.’

However, contrary to my wishes, the in-game play was twisted.
As expected, the entire line was under pressure.

In particular, Kang Yul, who picked the opposite pick from the 2nd division promotion match, and Han Yuna, who faced the Dragon Knights’ treasure, Endeavor, had a hard time.

Kang Yul hugged the tower and only took CS, and Han Yuna was actively traded and only received cover plays from the jungle a few times.

“Ah~ First Blood~!”
“As expected, you are an Endeavor player! We are showing new players the spiciness of the second division!”

In the end, due to the Dragon Knights’ intervention in the jungle, the first point came out in the mid lane.
From my point of view, during Han Yuna’s recent play, it was at a decent level, but it seems to be insufficient for Endeavor.

The ensuing object fight was also not very good.
A war of nerves broke out over the Buddha, a large object in the lower jungle.
However, it was the Dragon Knights who had most of the line initiative, and it was the Dragon Knights who skillfully worked on Sia.

This time Baek Ha-yan dies while setting up the ward.
Our players were in a disadvantageous situation, but after contemplating whether or not to try stealing, they set the direction to give Buddha.

This kind of give-and-take play is a pattern that usually comes from teams that lack confidence.
They know very well the difference in skill between themselves and the opposing team right now, so they look at the liver until they come up with an optimal team shot.

‘In the current situation, giving was the right thing to do, but if this situation repeats itself, the chances of losing helplessly will be very high.’

The give-and-take play was never a good strategy.
I don’t know if it’s a combination with guaranteed late game potential, but if it’s not, it’s no different than a choice to avoid the worst situation.

“The Dragon Knights really have no mercy!”
“It is not easy to prevent the split push of follicles. There is no character in Battle Angels who can single-handedly stop Lu Bu.”
“Then you have to call me. Whether it’s playing the Messiah or opening a team fight!”

And our team will show the typical bad play of give-and-take.
Because it’s disadvantageous, it doesn’t come out again, and because it’s given, it becomes more and more disadvantageous, repeating the vicious cycle!

‘It’s almost over.’

There is no way the Dragon Knights will loosen the reins once held.
Now, it has reached the point where even 4v5 teamfights are difficult, and it has reached a point where it is impossible to leave the base, whether it is the friendly jungle or the enemy jungle.

And surprisingly, a miraculous play unfolded at that very moment.

The bottom duo of the Dragon Knights were hiding in the lower jungle.
The other team members were also located not far from there.

Maybe that’s why I was more careless.

I don’t know if it’s a coincidence or not, but Han Yuna’s little hand that was passing by her had her charm her stretched out and went right into the Dragon Knights’ AD.

“Uh… ! Wait! Helios exploded all at once…!!”
“The composition of the Dragon Knights fighting is strange! We should either run away together or fight together, but we are fighting one by one!”

After that, the Dragon Knights players started to be fired one after another.
The person who made that strange decision was none other than Han Yuna.

As Han Yuna’s nine-tailed fox came out of her opponent’s formation with agile movements, the judgments of the Dragon Knights players were divided.

The players of the Battle Angels who joined later started killing the Dragon Knights players one by one.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t get rid of all of them, but the 4 kills I picked up in an extremely unfavorable situation were very helpful.

There was a bounty system in the arena, and in a situation where there was a gold difference, 1 kill eaten by the disadvantaged team earned additional gold.

The 4 kills I ate right now are all net kills with the maximum bounty.
It was too early to mention a reversal just once, but it was clear that the situation had changed a bit.

“This, this atmosphere is strange. It’s true that the Dragon Knights still have a huge advantage, but if they make the same mistake one more time, the story could definitely be different.”
“You’re right! The game is already in the second half and could end in one teamfight. They say they grew tremendously by eating tower gold, which the Battle Angels couldn’t eat, and collecting bounties. Dragon Knights, you must be really careful from now on!”

Cheering audiences and fans with shining eyes full of anticipation.

But from then on, the Dragon Knights began to show tremendous skills like ghosts.

“The team fight opens!”
“Baekho goes in!”
“Player Ryu! Dying! I have to fall back!”
“Who’s stopping Pace’s Free Deal! Even Fenrir can’t do anything!”
“Ah…! Is the game over like this?!”
“GG!!”

Fans applauded with regret when the core exploded.
Soon after, the capsule opens and players from both teams return to the waiting room.

Our players could not hide their sullen expressions and entered the soundproof booth.

“Well done.”

I started the story with a simple compliment.
In the end, although he showed a shot with all his strength, the result was defeat, so the players who were expecting a bitter sound widened their eyes.

“Since the opponent was the Dragon Knights, it is true that I did well.”

And the reprimand that follows.

“I didn’t expect anything from the beginning, so there’s nothing to be disappointed about.”
“……”

The corners of the players’ eyes droop slightly.
Even if it was true, I couldn’t help but die when I heard it myself.

However, although the stagnant atmosphere was pitiful, it did not stop selling.

“Still, do your best and struggle. Even if you can do just that much with your skills, I’m satisfied.”

[I sold Kang Yul. Growth rate increases by 10%.]

[I sold Lee Ji-hye. Growth rate increases by 10%.]

[I sold Han Yuna. Growth rate increases by 10%.]

[I sold Ryu Seo-yoon. Growth rate increases by 10%.]

[I sold white white. Growth rate increases by 10%.]

[Acquired 5 selling points.]

Little by little, the growth rate of all players increased.
After all, I can’t stand public selling because of this taste.

However, I couldn’t send him to the next game with his spirits down.
A shrunken attitude inhibits bold play.

I am only one of them.
I pointed out Han Yuna, who was quietly watching me.

“Yuna Han.”
“Yes…Fouret…!”

She overtook Heo Suk-hee and was the starting pitcher, but she seemed to have no energy, perhaps because she was defeated.
I said to her

“Why are you making an expression as if the sky has collapsed? Have you made a big mistake?”
“That is… You trusted me and let me go, but the results were terrible…”
“You did well.”
“Yes?!”

Hanyuna asked in a weak voice whether she really didn’t hear, or if she thought she had heard wrongly.
I said it again

“You did well. As I said before, I never expected that you guys who were low class would make it to the top of the 2nd division overnight. All you have to do is take one more step than yesterday and show your efforts.”
“…All right.”

She nods her head, leaves her behind, and throws her one last word.

“But if you lose, you will be punished. She could have won if Suk-hee Heo went out, but you took her chance to her. I won’t even treat you like a human for the time being, so show me what you’re not ashamed of.”
“Yes…!”

In a way, it was a story that not only burdened me with her burden of her, but also seemed to be scolding.
However, as long as I accepted it, I seemed to feel more comfortable with her.

Praise if you do well, scold if you don’t.
It was a very obvious and simple reason, but there was a sense of security that the obviousness gave.

Even if you lose the game, you don’t have to worry about release like in the past.
As I said, even if you get scolded, you just have to work hard next time.

“I’ll do my best and come back.”

That’s why Yuna Han answered confidently.
It seemed that I could feel the bond with me that had been forged at the end of the twists and turns.

Right now, as a pro gamer, I do my best to repay your trust.
That was all.