novelhk Chapter 43 An Important Training Match!
Chapter 43 An Important Training Match!
The dormitory of Top Esports Team 2 faces a bustling street.
The morning traffic is bustling with the busy atmosphere of working people.
The crystal-clear water droplets on the leaves resembled crystals in the morning light.
Chen Xiao rode his electric scooter away from the base, found a noodle shop nearby, and happily finished a bowl of beef noodles.
The people at the next table were actually discussing LPL matches, and he listened for a few moments.
"Since Left Hand joined BLG, the situation in the LPL is extremely chaotic!"
"JD.com has weakened, and NIP, Topsports, and Li-Ning all have the potential to catch up."
"BLG is probably going to be the king of the LPL this year. I wonder if they have a chance to beat the LCK?"
"It feels like this is the most hopeful year yet!"
"..."
Every year, there are viewers who are this optimistic.
But your Uncle Faker's shoe soles don't listen to reason!
S14, the complete ZOFGK.
They are fully capable of competing with SKT in Season 5.
Competing for the "best lineup in team history".
Chen Xiao chewed on the paper-thin slices of beef, his thoughts drifting far away.
What level will he need to reach this year to be able to compete with T1?
……
When I returned to the lounge, Maokai was already sitting on the sofa, looking down at a few pages of documents.
Upon seeing Chen Xiao walk in, he immediately stood up and smiled:
"There are a few practice games today, and you'll be participating. It's still early, so you can get a feel for the game and prepare!"
The message conveyed between the lines is that he has a chance to play in the next game.
Chen Xiao's eyes lit up, and he picked up a document from the table.
The text above shows the recent stats and hero pools of WBG's players.
Very detailed.
This is an essential preparation before every competition.
Chen Xiao's gaze fell on the page with Xiao Hu's ID written on it.
Below are individual honors listed like a menu.
S6 Spring Split Champion, S8 Spring Split Champion, Summer Split Champion, MSI Champion, Rift Rivals Champion...
In terms of honors alone, Xiaohu is definitely the number one domestic mid-laner.
Furthermore, while their current strength may not be at its peak, their extensive hero pool and outstanding competitive experience are enough to place them in the top six.
This is partly due to the weakness of LPL mid laners.
But this also shows that he is an opponent not to be underestimated!
"Since Maokai said I would also participate in today's game, it means that the coaching staff is not entirely at ease with Xiao Nai."
After all, Little Cream's performance in the last BO3 was only passable.
However, there's still a gap between him and last year's Rookie.
Not to mention the left hand.
All Chen Xiao can do now is to play well in every training match and try his best to earn a starting position!
……
At 1:30 p.m., everyone gathered in the training room.
Maokai walked in from outside, holding a tactical notebook, and announced with a serious expression:
"As you probably already know from this morning, we've arranged a practice match between two teams today."
"One is Hle from the LCK, and the other is G2 from the LEC!"
"Perform well, don't let the teams from other regions look down on us!"
His idea of inviting teams from other regions was very simple.
Firstly, it's to test the strength and understanding of the version of the game among the top teams in other regions.
Secondly, I wanted to see how Xiao Niang and Chen Xiao would perform against teams from other regions.
The ability to maintain one's mindset and performance under such pressure is an indispensable quality for top mid-laners.
Guo Hao, standing at the back, remained silent, clearly acquiescing to Mao Kai's idea.
He's feeling conflicted right now.
Although Xiao Cream was "invited" from OMG, his integration with the team so far has been only barely satisfactory.
Although Chen Xiao performed well in both BO3 matches, he is a newcomer and cannot maintain the same level of carry performance in later matches.
Now is the crucial stage for securing a regular season spot, and every point is vital!
Once you get the "Resurrection Armor", it's like you've already stepped one foot into the MSI!
Therefore, we must be extremely cautious!
……
"The first two matches of Hanwha will be played later due to the time difference in Europe."
"Lin Jian, you and Chen Xiao each play one match. Try your best to be at your best. It's not easy to get these two world-class teams together, so cherish this opportunity!"
Whether it's G2 or HLE, it took Maokai a long time to finally get an appointment.
After all, they've consistently made it to the World Championship finals every year.
Their strength is among the best in the region.
Top Esports' performance, both within their region and at the World Championships, has been far from ideal in the past two years.
There's even a shameful history like "Vietnamese fermented bean curd"...
Sigh, let's not talk about it!
Maokai banished the jumbled thoughts from his mind and focused on the upcoming practice match.
"Lin Jian will play the first match. Get ready, I'll take you into the room in ten minutes."
"..."
After Guo Hao and Mao Kai left, the training room fell silent for a few seconds.
Then they started discussing it amongst themselves.
Mekio looked at Caps' roster and laughed:
"G2 has truly assembled a super team this year! Not only did they bring in Mikyx, XL's star support, but they also acquired Hanssama, North America's best ADC!"
Shui nodded in agreement:
"After veteran players like Doublelift, Rekkles, and Perkz retired, Hanssama is indeed the strongest AD carry in Europe and America."
"Back when he was with Team Rabbit, he almost eliminated SKT, and in S11 he helped RGE defeat FPX twice in the group stage, successfully advancing to the quarterfinals!"
Xiao Tian's face stiffened when the past was brought up.
What was the most talked-about topic during S11?
That must be "The Story of Iceland".
No one knows what happened to FPX, who were at the peak of their league success, in the group stage that led to their swift elimination.
But Xiao Tian, as one of the parties involved, must be fully aware of the situation, but he didn't want to bring it up and could only change the subject:
"Ueno hasn't changed, and BrokenBlade and Yike's performances are indeed fine."
"Right now, only G2 in Europe is willing to spend money; the other teams are basically tanking."
He sighed as he spoke.
This is the current situation in the European and American regions.
At the beginning of the year, LCS also announced that S14 would be the region's "final chapter" - the North American region will be disbanded after this year.
The reasons are not complicated; the main reason is that the company has failed to achieve good results for many years, which discourages investment and leads to a vicious cycle.
Moreover, the esports industry in Europe and America is well-developed, and it can rely on more than just the exposure of a single LOL tournament.
"If we don't win the World Championship in the next two years, the situation for the LPL probably won't be much better."
Ah Shui held his head in his hands, his tone full of helplessness.
The exodus of capital began last year when the team lost to T1 in the World Championship.
It has now become a widespread trend.
With four championships, T1 has reached its ceiling and is difficult to surpass.
With such an "upper limit" in place, it seems that all efforts are in vain, and capital will naturally vote with its feet.
369 scratched his head: "This year, Left Hand joined BLG, and on paper, their strength is incredibly high. They still have a good chance of winning the championship!"
Then Xiaotian immediately kicked him in the butt: "You're boosting the morale of other teams while diminishing our own? Get the hell out of here!"
At this moment, Little Cream, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke, saying firmly:
"I will beat Faker at Worlds this year, absolutely!"
But his eyes were fixed on Chen Xiao.
It's like declaring an unchangeable fact.