[TS] Obsessed Gamer: The Ultimate Return – Chapter 262

Even though we won the first set against 5MAN, the content of the game still left us feeling quite unsatisfied.

It’s one thing to get a solo kill in the top lane, but while the mid lane was slightly pushed back, our bottom lane went off doing its own thing, leading to losses due to lack of coordination with the team.

This can’t keep happening.

If we consider where we need to go and want to go, we shouldn’t be creating crises in situations like this.

“Everyone, focus up. We know we’re so much better than this.”

[“…Yes.”]

[“That’s obvious. I’ll carry us.”]

[“Fighting!”]

[“Let’s do our best!”]

The ban/pick phase for the second set began.

We were on the blue side.

That is, we get the first pick.

[“What should we ban?”]

“Of course, well.”

[“Huh?”]

There was plenty of confusion in Seo Yeon-woo’s voice.

Well, whatever…

Eventually, the ban/pick phase concluded.

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[OLZ / 5MAN]

Top: Yune / Renekton

Jungle: Kianan / Nidalee

Mid: Galion / Raise

Bot Lane: Jiksoo / Jhin

Support: Ruler / Janna

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One notable thing about our opponents is definitely their pick of Janna.

Janna has occasionally appeared in the first division leagues like LCKR and overseas as a joker pick.

“It’s definitely a tricky pick, but…”

Janna is a real headache of a pick.

But if it were just good with no downsides, it would have been used as a regular pick long ago.

The fact that Janna isn’t a standard pick indicates that it has distinct downsides as prominent as its advantages.

What stands out is not just Janna.

Our team also has a pick that stands out just as much as Janna.

Our top lane pick.

Yune.

Moreover, we even adjusted the mid and bottom picks just to set Yune up to carry.

So, the board has been set by the ban/pick phase.

Of course, Yune is technically the champion that Seo Yeon-woo has been focusing on practicing since the patch.

In other words, since we’re still under the previous patch, it might not be that great right now.

But,

“Yeon-woo, you’re confident, right?”

[“Yes, I’ll do my best.”]

“Good.”

This was nothing less than our declaration.

We will crush you.

-Welcome to Summoner’s Rift!

The game officially began.

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OLZ vs 5MAN.

The highly-anticipated second set has begun.

-One, two, three. OLZ, fighting!!!!

With the booming cheers from the fans present, the match kicked off.

-What a roar!

-Is it a finals match or something? ㄷㄷㄷㄷㄷ

-There’s a team with a packed crowd for Challengers?

The commentators chimed in.

『“As I mention it, the loud cheers start and the second set begins!”』

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Both teams’ pings rang out loud and clear, marking each other’s jungle regions.

『“We see some really interesting picks from both teams, right?”』

『“Yes. Janna has indeed been a frequent joker pick in LCKR and overseas leagues, but… Yune is definitely surprising. It seems like they’re trying to aim for redemption after the first set.”』

『“That’s right! Although OLZ won overwhelmingly, from Honor’s perspective, the solo kill in the first set didn’t sit well with him. Especially with rumors flying that he was the top player in Challenger until recently, he’ll definitely be looking for revenge!”』

The audience was also buzzing with excitement over the ban/pick phase.

-Yune, I’m really looking forward to this.

-Should be super fun.

-Literal LOL.

-ㄷㄱㄷㄱ

-Something big is coming.

The commentators continued.

『“By the way, looks like Outlaw has data on Kianan… but it seems this is a first for him, right?”』

『“Yes. Based on solo queue data, it seems he hasn’t really favored this pick much… I’m really curious to see what kind of play he’ll show today!”』

『“As I say that! It looks like the two teams are about to clash?!”』

『“Yes! Both teams are aware of the weight the top lane carries in this game!”』

The champions of OLZ headed to a red invade past the top tri-brush, while 5MAN was also defending their red.

Given this, an early invade skirmish was on the verge of breaking out.

Still, neither OLZ nor 5MAN seemed willing to back off.

『“Here they go, they’re going in!”』

-Oh!

-They’re going for it like this?

-Right away ㄷㄷ

-No backing down!

The first move was made by 5MAN.

They were already set up and waiting, so there was no reason not to strike first.

But,

『“Huh? Huh?”』

『“Are they dodging spears from that distance?! Did they react to it?!”』

It wasn’t just one or two who reacted.

All three OLZ champions in the area moved in unison to dodge Nidalee’s spear.

Like they knew it was coming.

5MAN champions placed a ward in the red bush where they had been hiding, and the real skirmish commenced.

Even though 5MAN initiated the attack from stealth, it was already too late, as Nidalee’s spear missed, losing them their advantage.

Of course, the skill shots from the targeting champions didn’t miss, so even if the first attack wasn’t completely worthless, it was still somewhat of a saving grace.

In that moment,

『“AAAAH! Galion just went in with an aggressive flash!”』

With the commentators’ shouts, Galion, making a bold aggressive play, used his taunt.

In an early invade skirmish, it was a super play—a five-man taunt.

-Whoa.

-What the hell.

-Cool.

-Insane.

And just like that, the skirmish ended.

If there’s one characteristic that all OLZ champions have in common, it’s that they deal area damage with their skills.

Therefore, with Getback’s Galion setting things up, all the OLZ champions just had to scoop up the rewards.

『“Right now, OLZ champions’ skills are hitting like a flood!”』

『“5MAN is done for!”』

-First Blood!

-Enemy eliminated!

The first casualty was Renekton, who rushed into the fray.

Renekton tried to bravely stun the incoming enemy champion with his W, but unfortunately, he couldn’t withstand the area damage and couldn’t even find the timing to flash away.

One by one,

-Enemy eliminated!

One by one,

-Enemy eliminated!

-Double Kill!

The champions of 5MAN fell.

The result of the invade was 3-0.

A one-sided advantage for OLZ.

『“OLZ!!!! Absolutely smashed the early team fight with insane coordination!”』

『“It was centered around Getback’s super play with Galion!”』

『“And now, what does 5MAN do?! It’s complete emergency! Even Nidalee died after flashing!”』

『“That’s right! The top can teleport back, but… the jungle and support just went down?! Forget the kills, Nidalee’s pathing could spiral out of control!”』

『“And the opponent is Outlaw… for Nidalee on Ornn’s side, it could lead to a real painful situation.”』

As the commentators mentioned, OLZ’s gains didn’t just end on 3 kills.

Given that it was only 1 minute and 40 seconds in, and considering that Renekton, Nidalee, and Janna had fallen, it’s not an exaggeration to say that Nidalee was completely wrecked.

-Game over.

-They’re done for.

-Surrender, go go.

-This is a 15-minute game.

-Really LOL.

The audience agreed with the commentators. This game was heading to ruin.

Perhaps commentary isn’t just anyone’s game, as Kianan headed straight for mid right after securing red.

『“You have to watch Kianan!”』

Kianan’s level 2 gank in mid.

This gank looked so nonchalant, yet perhaps due to the locking tension, Raise lost his flash.

『“Oh no! The flash is gone. What will he do when Kianan comes back now?!”』

『“And we should keep an eye on Kianan now. He’s heading to the opposing blue along with Galion!”』

『“Oh, oh…! Could he be thinking of controlling all four buffs?! Nidalee hasn’t taken blue yet!”』

Having just died and come back to life, Nidalee was still racking up her blue.

Going by the pace, Kianan could arrive just in time to secure it, but…

『“Huh? No way, Outlaw! Is he just going to leap over to blue with a flash?!?!”』

Outlaw’s bold decision.

Crossing straight across mid, Kianan leaped straight into the blue nest without checking for wards.

As if he knew exactly what Nidalee was doing.

-????

-Wow.

-What the hell.

And with the last hit on blue, two buffs appeared under Kianan’s legs.

He had stolen the blue.

For Nidalee, who had used her smite for health management, it turned out to be a blunder.

Or perhaps one could say Outlaw even predicted that.

『“Aaaaaaaah!”』

『“No way, he gets that stolen?!”』

『“And now we need to look at Nidalee. She’s level 1 and has no escape! Her flash is gone from earlier! Plus, her health isn’t looking good!”』

By now, Outlaw had already crossed the wall with his flash, keeping his skills available.

With a clean W to reset Q’s cooldown, Outlaw hit Nidalee with Q above her head and followed up with an auto attack.

-Enemy eliminated!

In the end, Nidalee had no choice but to fall.

『“Huh?”』

『“Wait, could this…?!”』

The bad luck for 5MAN didn’t just end there.

-Enemy eliminated!

A solo kill in the top lane.

An excellent revenge for the first set.

『“Honor! Are you serious?! He just solo killed Renekton!”』

『“Wait, did someone just die in the top as well?! What is 5MAN doing right now?! They’re crumbling top and bottom!”』

As the commentators said, sounds were echoing from Summoner’s Rift right now.

-Boom.

-Pow.

-Done for.

-Boom.

-Game over.

It was the sound of a game falling apart.