[TS] Obsessed Gamer: The Ultimate Return – Chapter 404

Everyone knows that right now is a dangerous moment for Sylas.

But just because you know with your head doesn’t mean everyone can react to that, otherwise, there wouldn’t be any need for struggle.

“Okay, how’s it gonna go down?”

The current score is 1:0.

If something goes wrong for Outlaw at this point, inevitably the next fight will be during Sudden Death.

Considering the variables that Sudden Death brings, Outlaw would definitely want to get through this turn unscathed.

“Show me, Outlaw.”

Li Zhi-Xuan has a lot of feelings about the player Rainbow.

He despises him more than anyone else,

respects him more than anyone else,

and wants to win against him more than anyone else.

Of course, those old feelings were somewhat alleviated when he won the Red Cup this year, but still, people mention Rainbow when talking about the greatest Mid Laner of all time.

Li Zhi-Xuan hated that.

The mountain Li Zhi-Xuan wants to climb is something enormous beyond Rainbow, leaving a name in history.

That’s why he wanted to see it all the more.

The sight of the great figure blocking the path he wishes to take collapsing right in front of him.

“So show me.”

Li Zhi-Xuan’s gaze returned to the screen.

[“It looks like Rainbow is itching for a fight! Will Outlaw be able to respond to this?”]

[“But Outlaw currently doesn’t have his ultimate. Looks like he’s trying to retreat for now.”]

[“That’s a smart choice, but will Rainbow let that happen?”]

[“Hmm, that’s true!”]

Since Li Zhi-Xuan was watching the Chinese broadcast, he could hear the commentators’ commentary.

The time is slowly approaching.

Despite having already died once and only having one coin left, Rainbow showed no signs of retreat.

No, on the contrary, he unleashed a relentless assault towards Outlaw as if to exert pressure.

Outlaw tried to fight back, but if he devoted himself to resistance, he would surely be caught in a kill angle when the ultimate timing came around.

If it were someone else, it might have been fine, but the opponent was Rainbow.

And finally, the timing for Rainbow’s ultimate was about to come.

Li Zhi-Xuan doubted his own eyes.

“Could it be…?”

The commentators were filled with excitement about Outlaw’s choice.

[“It seems like Outlaw is thinking of engaging!”]

[“He’s facing off against Rainbow head on!”]

It’s reckless.

It surely was, yet for some reason, Li Zhi-Xuan clenched his fists tightly.

“Could it be…!?”

Did he find hope even in this darkness where not a single ray of light is visible?

How is that even possible?

Li Zhi-Xuan, half in doubt, watched the clash between Rainbow and Outlaw, Akali and Sylas.

The first strike was made by Akali.

However, contrary to expectations, Outlaw did not back down at all.

[“Akali from Rainbow, honed for revenge, attacks Sylas!”]

[“Is Sylas preparing to fight back?! Is this the right move?!”]

Li Zhi-Xuan was no different from the commentators.

“Is he really going to fight back?!”

Akali from Rainbow and Sylas from Outlaw clashed again.

Indeed, it was Rainbow; this time, he elegantly executed his skills without the pitfalls of the first engagement.

But Outlaw was not an easy opponent either.

Even without being able to use his ultimate, Sylas calmly avoided as much of Akali’s skills as he could while responding to the skirmish.

“But, in the end, he’s gonna lose!”

The presence or absence of an ultimate, especially one as powerful as Akali’s, had an absolute impact on the fight.

In Li Zhi-Xuan’s eyes, Akali was already portrayed as barely hanging on.

It was a scene he had seen countless times before.

In a way, it was a memory that could be considered a trauma, resurfacing as similar scenes unfolded right before him.

[“Outlaw is showing incredible determination, but it seems like it’s not enough!”]

[“But he’s still not giving up! Does he have another plan?”]

[“It seems like he wants to dodge two hits of the ultimate… but can he really do that against Rainbow without a flash?!”]

The physical prowess of the players that have reached this level is something that is a visual treat just to watch.

What Rainbow’s Akali and Outlaw’s Sylas were showing right now was exactly that.

It could be said that skill shots were flying through the air, but the important part was that the movements of those dodging those skill shots were nothing short of extraordinary.

-Woooaaahhh!!!

In that visually extravagant engagement, it was eventually Rainbow’s Akali who snagged the victory.

Only about 10% of health remained.

Despite the difference in ultimates, it was such a fine margin that if there had been even a slight mistake in the skill shots, Akali could have died.

That being said, there was also the gap in items between Akali and Sylas that led to this result.

[“Rainbow───!! Successfully exacts revenge on Outlaw with style!”]

[“What an incredible clash that was! I couldn’t take my eyes off it the whole time!”]

[“It was a constant stream of amazing moments! Truly, a testament to Rainbow!”]

[“More than that, I want to give props to Outlaw for not giving up and looking for an opportunity even in that moment. Who is Rainbow? The greatest player in Legends of League history? Just being able to stand up to such a player proves that Outlaw is a player who can hold his own on the world stage.”]

[“Even though he’s a Jungler, right?”]

[“That makes it all the more impressive. How can a Jungler do that?”]

Just moments ago, the defeat felt like a distant memory, as Rainbow’s Akali disregarded the item gap and successfully took her revenge.

The sight was so astonishing that even Li Zhi-Xuan couldn’t help but be dumbfounded.

“…So it’s truly Rainbow.”

He wanted to see Rainbow fall, but seeing what just occurred made it clear that Rainbow had no intention of falling easily.

However, when the camera briefly showed Outlaw’s face, Li Zhi-Xuan felt something strange.

Not just because of Outlaw’s looks, but the expression on his face was incredibly calm.

It was hard to believe he just lost a solo kill after such an intense battle.

“Could it be…?”

Did he already know he was going to die?

No… if so, why would he act so close to suicide?

The answer to this seemingly incomprehensible action was surprisingly simple.

“The only reason I can think of is he did it intentionally to bait out the opponent’s spell.”

Ultimately, in order for Akali to take down Sylas, he had no choice but to use the ignite that just came off cooldown, which meant that although he got the kill, in the next turn, he faced a spell difference.

“He got a kill, but… instead, he baited out the ignite?”

If Sylas had tried to trade damage carelessly or made his intentions clear, Rainbow would have calmly responded while recharging his spells.

But Sylas was serious.

He was truly aiming to kill Akali, and feeling that threat, Akali had no choice but to use the ignite without hesitation.

“Now that I think about it…”

Reflecting back, surprisingly, during that engagement where their lives were on the line, Sylas didn’t use any of his resources at all.

Setting aside the ultimate he couldn’t use, he didn’t even use ignite, which was off cooldown along with Akali’s.

Despite being in a situation where he could have fought back, Outlaw willingly sacrificed his life without a clear reason in mind.

With all this process and the result, the only hypothesis Li Zhi-Xuan could come up with was one.

“This is insane…”

Sudden Death begins at 7 minutes.

In other words, it starts almost simultaneously with when Sylas respawns.

No matter how much the overall gold intake and tempo of experience in a 1v1 tournament is faster than Summoner’s Rift, the time is way too far for Akali’s spells and ultimate to come back up.

“Did he sacrifice his life to force Akali to use everything? Is it all to become the winner at the last moment?”

The result was about to unfold.

As soon as Sylas resurrected, Sudden Death officially began.

[“This match is coming to a climax! Sudden Death has begun!”]

[“I wonder who will be the final victor…”]

[“Although Akali just got the kill, there were significant costs involved in that process. In the current situation, Outlaw’s Sylas seems to have a major advantage!”]

Li Zhi-Xuan was thinking the same.

Simultaneously, he felt a certain awe towards Outlaw.

“Is he really willing to sacrifice even a moment of defeat for the sake of victory…?”

There are times when such situations occur in games.

When one of your allies dies, and the opponent tries to take Baron, that could lead to a miraculous comeback.

Somehow, through Outlaw, Li Zhi-Xuan saw those scenes reflected back at him.

It’s not just about being good at the game or being smart.

Victory.

The absolute talent and strength that brings about the result that everyone desires.

Outlaw possessed that.