[TS] Obsessed Gamer: The Ultimate Return – Chapter 182

-? LOL

-How did the ID end up being Jaem-min? LOL

-Jaem-min Kim Jae-min, huh? What’s with that vibe?

-For real, is he actually a Jaem-min?

“Yes!”

Kim Jae-min was grinning from ear to ear, enjoying himself.

-LOLOL

-Ah, so Jaem-min is that Dia 1 Bot Lane player?

-Oh…

Wait, did he seriously decide to stick with that nickname?

‘…Whatever, it’s his call.’

Whether it’s Jae-min or Jaem-min, it’s up to him, right? At the end of the day, Jaem-min is still Kim Jae-min, a grown adult with some decision-making rights.

‘But still…’

Before long, the final match’s start time was right around the corner.

[NEXT GAME]

[SY vs SCV]

[01:31]

As ad time trickled by…

[00:01]

Finally, the finals began.

-OH

-WOW

Is something big coming?

Something big is coming!

RAINBOW! RAINBOW! RAINBOW! RAINBOW! RAINBOW! RAINBOW! RAINBOW! RAINBOW! RAINBOW! RAINBOW!

-Stop the spam!

-Stop! No spam!

-Stop the aggro!

-WOW

The start was a video made from light interviews with the players.

“Honestly, it always felt like I was hitting a wall.”

That was a calm monologue from BlackDog, the core Bot Lane of SCV.

“I had many sleepless nights wondering if I was going to lose again. When will we win? Thoughts like that haunted me.”

The screen slowly shifted to show BlackDog’s face.

“This time will be different.”

-OW MY HAND

-Am I the only one cringing?

-Ah…

“O-oh….”

Contrasting with the reactions of the viewers, Kim Jae-min’s eyes sparkled in genuine admiration.

“That’s the Bot Lane. Right?”

I reluctantly responded.

“Uh… yeah.”

-Jaem-min LOL

-The concept is a bit much, huh?

Regardless, the voice shifted smoothly to Yoon-ki, the Jungler of SY.

“What’s my resolution? Hmm, not that much really. I think I can just play like I always do.”

“Confidence? Nah… do you really need that?”

“We’re SY, after all.”

-OH

-Total king vibes LOL

-YAS

-This is it!

-King Yoon-ki! King Yoon-ki! King Yoon-ki! King Yoon-ki! King Yoon-ki! King Yoon-ki! King Yoon-ki! King Yoon-ki! King Yoon-ki!

-Classic LOL

-Honestly, SY is gonna wreck, right? Yeah, totally!

The responses were incredibly mixed, but then again, it was a clash between teams with vastly different fanbases.

Next, clips of matches played by the two teams flashed by quickly.

[Quadra Kill!]

[Penta Kill!]

[Finish!]

“Gotta watch BlackDog! BlackDog, BlackDog, BlackDoooog!!!”

“Can you believe he pulled that off there? What even is BlackDog?”

“Wow, BlackDog really just did that in such a tough situation!”

Starting from BlackDog’s first Penta Kill of the season, clips of SCV players in action sped past.

-Madman LOL

-The commentary is top-tier

-What’s with the hype?

-That moment was insane

-For real LOL

And then came the clips of SY’s gameplay.

“Wait, did Rainbow just make that decision? Uh, huh?”

“Rainbow has laid a trap, and the MAX players are going down like leaves in the wind!”

“Incredible, Rainbow!”

-Finish!

The game footage zipped by, and soon the screen transitioned to the finals stage.

“Dear viewers, welcome to the Legends of League Championship Korea Spring Season Finals. I’ll be your caster, Jin Jung-han. Nice to meet you!”

With that, the camera panned to the now brightly lit stands full of fans, erupting in huge applause.

“WAAAAA!!!”

Banners supporting both teams and shining cheer sticks dazzled the eyes.

-Whoa

-How many people are there?

-Crazy

-As expected LOL

-ClasS, wow

People everywhere, left and right.

Truly, the number of fans gathered was extraordinary for a final match.

“Wow…”

Looking at that sight, Kim Jae-min’s jaw dropped so wide it was ridiculous.

“…This is insane.”

In that overwhelming spectacle, I too found myself momentarily lost in awe.

‘One day, I’ll be there…’

The arena flickering in front of me was a tantalizing dream.

“SY and SCV. SCV and SY. Finally, today those two teams have come together. Who will take home the championship trophy today? Let’s get started─!”

With a gigantic roar, the broadcast screen transitioned.

It was the light-hearted trash talk that has become an annual fixture at every final.

“Championship? Hmm, I’ve never really thought about it deeply. I just kind of assumed it would be ours.”

“Even a monkey falls from a tree, so perhaps it’s about time that monkey fell, huh?”

“Haha, well, before falling, I should probably at least pick one apple.”

…

“Rainbow? Hmm, I think it’s about time you retire. You seem to have been around for quite a while.”

-Savage, that’s spicy LOL

-This is it

-Is it too much to give a retirement jab to a Red Cup two-time winner? The guy has never even lost… kinda uncomfortable…

-Stop being such a buzzkill

-YEAH, stop it

“Retire? Haha, I’ll consider it if we don’t win this time. Besides, there are plenty of people ahead of me who will retire, so it’s all good. For example… Oh, let’s stop there.”

-Ah

-OH…!

-^Oo^

-Who’s scared? LOL

-For real LOL

After the trash talk ended, the celebratory stage for the finals followed shortly.

─!

They say it’s a popular idol group making waves these days… To be honest, I didn’t know them that well.

-Whoa

-WOW

-Dum-chit dum-chit

-What’s up with that beat?

Though it was my first time hearing the song, the performance was pretty decent.

In fact, Kim Jae-min seemed so moved he was on the verge of tears again.

“…Amazing.”

-Great reaction LOL

-Jaem-min, come on…

-LOL

Finally, after the congratulatory stage wrapped up, the screen switched to the commentators.

“Hello everyone, I’m Jin Jung-han, your host and caster.”

“I’m Madman Park Young-ho, here for commentary.”

“I’m Im Kang-san, also here for commentary.”

-Classic

-Finals commentary is top-tier

-This is it

-Classic

“Alright, finally, the day has come. What do you think about today’s finals match?”

“Well, generally speaking, people might say SY has a slight edge, right? But who is SCV? They’re not a team you can just brush off.”

“Exactly. Many fans see SY as the favorite, but SCV has already shown they can best SY during the regular season. You never know how a game can unfold. After all, SCV isn’t just any team! They’re a traditional powerhouse! Don’t they have that proud beast duo?”

“I see! Should we take a look at the stats?”

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SY / SCV


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[KDA] 5.5 / 5.3


[Team Kills per Minute] 0.741 / 0.575


[Baron Take Rate] 68.8% / 61.4%


[Baron Power Play] +3,940 / + 3,604


[Average Win Time] 28:11 / 34:12


[Average Loss Time] 38:44 / 36:32


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“Hmm, looks like the overall stats do show SY leading significantly, huh?”

“Yes. It’s true there has been some gap in performance between the two teams, but SCV has displayed some insane power in their recent matches. So, I don’t think we can determine just based on the stats. If you look at recent performance, SCV could definitely hold their own against SY.”

“Exactly. Until they face off, it’s anyone’s game. Who knows if the legendary Rainbow will take a solo kill off AllDay today? No one knows.”

“I hope something unexpected happens! Now, shall we look at the key players?”

The key point of the game was, of course, the Mid Lane.

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Rainbow / AllDay


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[KDA] 8.6 / 5.9


[Damage per Minute] 641 / 454


[Damage Difference per Minute] +80 / +35


[Team Damage Share] 31.10% / 23.23%


[Kill Participation Rate] 75.3% / 64.5%


[15 min CS Difference] +5.84 / -3.9


[15 min Damage Difference] +1021 / -987


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“I thought the Bot Lane would be the focus, but it’s clearly the Mid Lane.”

“Well, the flower of the game is certainly the Mid Lane, especially with Rainbow around, right?”

“That’s right. And speaking of the Mid Lane setup for both teams, you could say it’s a battle of spear and shield, right? The stats reflect there’s quite a gap there.”

“Yeah, while AllDay had a strong showing in the last match, today he’s up against the legendary Rainbow. Plus, given AllDay’s tendency to favor more defensive champions, it’s no wonder the Mid Lane will draw all eyes.”

“And even though the Mid Lane has been marked as the key point, SCV’s strength lies in the Bot Lane, doesn’t it? Although the recent meta hasn’t quite favored Bot Carries, SCV has always managed to make it work.”

-Agreed

-This time will be different

-Honestly, I don’t care who wins, just give me a good 5-game series LOL

-For real LOL

“Alright, looks like everything is ready. Let’s get started with the Ban/Pick phase!”