[TS] Obsessed Gamer: The Ultimate Return – Chapter 234

Confusion erupted among the commentators at OLZ’s first ban.

“Uh…?”


“Are they really banning this?”

It wasn’t just the commentators who were baffled.

-?


-Self-ban?


-???


-What’s this?


-Huh?


-What?


-Is it for real?


-Hmm…


-Enjoying the game, huh?

Even the fans, who had anticipated a straightforward victory for OLZ just moments ago, found this ban strange.

“First, we’ll have to keep an eye on it.”


“There’s hardly any data from BLH using Malphite, but we don’t have insider info. If that’s the case, OLZ also hasn’t actively utilized Malphite in official matches.”


“That’s right. The ban/pick phase isn’t over yet.”

It seemed the BLH side was just as bewildered, as it took them the full ban time to come up with their second ban.

[Twisted Fate]

“It looks like they chose to ban mid. I thought they might ban jungle instead, but it seems they’re being cautious since they don’t know the opponent’s strategy.”


“What happens next will be crucial. OLZ’s ban will likely reveal their intentions.”

[Baegah]

And then the following ban left the commentators speechless.

-???????


-Huh?


-Getback targeted ban, LOL!


-Seriously, what’s going on?


-For real, is this just for fun?


-Feeling a bit overconfident, aren’t they?


-Yet they seem to be underestimating the opponent…


-This is right?

“Uh… as a commentator, it’s a bit awkward to say, but… I don’t get it.”


“Me too. I’m genuinely lost here. What strategy does OLZ have in mind?”


“Or do they think they can win even with a self-ban…?”


“Ahaha! No way, right?”

-Feels like that’s the case.


-Correct.


-For real? LOL.


-Anyone can see this is a self-ban! LOL.


-LOL.

If they end up losing, it’ll be legendary.

It was a bizarre ban that even experts and the collective intelligence of the audience couldn’t decipher OLZ’s intentions.

“Already, this deviates significantly from typical ban/pick patterns. Wouldn’t you agree?”


“Yes! We’ll have to keep watching!”

BLH’s third ban arrived. Just like the second, they took the full time before completing it.

[LeBlanc]

“It seems they cut Malphite to use LeBlanc? That’s how I interpret it from BLH’s perspective.”


“While they might think that, we’ll just have to wait and see.”


“Absolutely! The ban/pick isn’t finalized till it’s finalized!”

The grand moment of OLZ’s third ban. Here, it would be mandatory for OLZ to reveal their hidden agenda.

-Dang, dang.


-It’s coming.


-Let’s go, let’s go.

Everyone thought so.

[ Riven ]

Another mid ban. An outrageous occurrence where five mid bans began right from the get-go.

-?????????


-?


-???


-?


-Huh?

Countless question marks flooded the chat. The commentators were equally caught off guard.

“Uh… a lot has opened up now, right? Picks like Graves and Yuumi are suddenly available.”


“Yes. BLH’s choice will be crucial.”


“I think they should pick Yuumi since the opponent has a strong carry…”


“Definitely looks like Yuumi is a solid pick. Specifically because that player is there.”


“Haha!”

BLH made their first pick.

[Graves]

It was a choice that was puzzling yet, technically, not too strange.

“Oh, this makes sense.”


“It seems BLH opted for this choice because Graves’ tier is quite high.”


“Well then… it’s about to get important, right?”


“At last, we’ll see what OLZ has prepared. Let’s find out…”

-Big moves are coming.


-Holding my breath till it’s picked.


-Sigh.

[Yuumi]

“Of course, they’re taking Yuumi.”


“So what will the next pick be…?”

Everyone held their breath, waiting for OLZ’s second pick. While Yuumi was an expected pick, what followed would be the true reveal of OLZ’s strategy.

And finally…

A champion portrait popped up on OLZ’s second pick screen.

Completely unfamiliar to some and extraordinarily familiar to others.

The champion that appeared was one of those types.

-Huh?


-What?


-Whoa, LOL.


-New champ?


-Oooh.


-This is wild, LOL.


-5555


-They’re really doing this?


-Is that a gathering?


-Wow.


-Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw!

It couldn’t be helped.

There are plenty of viewers at the tournament who don’t play Legends of League. Naturally, for audiences who only watch competitions, it’s entirely understandable that a champion appearing infrequently would seem strange.

“Uh, uhhhh…?”


“Are they really doing this?! OLZ!”

-??


-Is it real?


-Wow.


-Solo queue’s in danger today!


-Oooh.


-My heart is racing!


-LOLOLOLOLOLOL.


-Is this real?


-Nice.


-Solo queue warning issued, Shiba Inu alert!


-LOL.


-This is insane.

And then, the lock-in was completed,

[Master Yi]

Everyone watching the match gasped and cheered.

*

With each pick made, a powerful tremor reverberated outside the booth.


This meant that our picks were receiving a loud approval from the fans.


And then, finally, the ban/pick phase was over.

+

[BLH / OLZ]

Top: Jax / Ruler


Jungle: Graves / Master Yi


Mid: Akali / Morgana


ADC: Vayne / Miss Fortune


Support: Leona / Yuumi

+

Overall, it appeared that the opponent was also attempting to respond to our ban/pick choices, wouldn’t you say?


Given Master Yi’s nature as a consistent damage dealer, he would naturally struggle against champions like Jax or Akali, who can withstand a round.


Particularly with Jax, who has long stood as Master Yi’s traditional counter, our top’s ability to hinder Jax’s growth will be a key issue.

[“They’re really going for this.”]


Kim Jae-min said that, though his tone indicated he found it amusing.

[“Are you confident?”]


Baek Seong-an asked.


“Of course.”


If he hadn’t been confident, he wouldn’t have proposed such a combination.


Professional gamers prove and showcase their skills.


From today onward, we could finally say we were close to the profession of a professional gamer.

“Let’s have some fun.”

OLZ’s first match in the official league following their promotion to the second division.


In that match, we would leave a stronger impression than any other team.

-Welcome to Summoner’s Rift!


The game officially began.

-Wooaaaaah!!!


-Kyaaaaaah!!!


-One, two, three! OLZ fighting!


-Outlaw fighting!

A resounding cheer from the fans pierced through the noise-canceling headsets and booth.


‘This is something…’


I thought my nerves had settled, but hearing the fans’ cheers made my heart race again.


However, if I trembled in a game that was starting, I wouldn’t qualify as a pro.

“Let’s just defend the invade.”


[“Sure.”]


[“Got it.”]


[“Yep.”]


[“Understood.”]

The early invade phase went smoothly. It felt like the opponent was also wary of creating variables.

‘Or maybe they were just scared.’


Whatever the case, it didn’t matter to us.


My jungle starting position was Blue.


I didn’t have to win the bottom lane right away, so I intended to receive a leash to follow my jungle path.

In this game, the key is Master Yi’s growth.


In other words, I need to grow well.

“Thank you.”

After getting the leash, I confidently began to jungle while surveying the lanes.


‘The bottom is obviously being pushed… Top and mid are holding the push advantage.’

Nothing was particularly strange.


Typically, support champions are strong in lane.


The design of the champions is inherently set up this way.


Of course, while having advantages often comes with disadvantages, support champions typically struggle with growth expectations. But with champions like Yuumi or Morgana, it’s a different story.


These support-type champions’ value significantly shifts based on the growth of crucial team champions.


They can either create strong synergy or just become an ambiguous pick, neither here nor there.

In that sense, this was going to be quite a heavy game for me.

‘I knew what I was in for, though.’

Of course, my allies in top and mid could not maintain all the control indefinitely.


Inherently, their item trees would focus on support items, making it increasingly harder to mark Jax and Akali in one-on-one scenarios.


Likely, that point would come when Jax and Akali purchase their first core items.

‘So then.’


I just needed to blow the game up before that happened.