[TS] Obsessed Gamer: The Ultimate Return – Chapter 394

“Everyone worked hard today.”

“Wow… I was really nervous, but I’m glad it ended up being an easy win.”

Unlike a moment ago, GuineaPig was now in a cheerful mood, shaking his head at Rainbow.

“What’s up?”

“Anyway… we got through the big one. Tomorrow’s all event matches. Oh, did your brother and Outlaw have their 1v1 tournament left?”

“Yeah.”

“Wow, if you guys meet in the finals, it’ll be wild.”

Rainbow didn’t confirm or deny that statement.

He just smiled faintly.

Regardless, as GuineaPig mentioned, the main event of this All-Star Event, the China-Korea showdown, had finally come to a close.

And the outcome? Victory.

While we couldn’t completely avenge our loss at the Red Cup, at least it provided some small comfort to LCKR fans.

Next year will be different.

At least, it gave us a reason to think so for the next year.

“Outlaw.”

“Yes?”

“You really worked hard today.”

“Oh, you too, Rainbow.”

I still couldn’t figure out what Rainbow thought of me.

But at least in this moment, I wanted to stand before him as a professional gamer.

“I’ll meet you in the league next time.”

“Oh… right.”

“I won’t lose.”

I don’t know why, but those words from Rainbow sounded incredibly delightful.

“I think my winning this year was just luck. If Prisoner had made his pro debut, I don’t know what the outcome would have been.”

In the distant past, I was finally led here by that call.

“Mom.”

“Yes?”

“I want to be a pro.”

I still remember.

That determination, that heart from that day.

Maybe someday, I’ll get to say it.

I came this far because I was led by your call.

“I won’t lose either.”

“I’m looking forward to it.”

Rainbow chuckled lightly.

I smiled back at him as well.

“Well then, we should get going.”

Our official schedule for the day had wrapped up, so it was about time for Seo Yeon-woo and me to head back to the dorm.

“Oh, right! Thanks for today! See you tomorrow!”

“Yes, everyone worked hard.”

“Thanks for your efforts. See you tomorrow.”

“Yes. Thank you, Rainbow.”

“Thank you.”

“Yes. Thanks, BlackDog. See you tomorrow. Let’s go, Yeon-woo.”

“Okay.”

After exchanging farewells, Seo Yeon-woo and I headed toward the waiting room where our team was.

*

“Wow! Jungle hard carry!”

“Sis, you were amazing!”

“Thanks! It was a tough Ban/Pick, but you did well.”

Baek Seong-an, Jaem-min, and Kim Ji-hoon welcomed us.

The second day of the All-Star Event, filled with ups and downs, had finally concluded.

Maybe it was because the All-Star Event was so short.

It was hard to believe that it would all be over tomorrow as well.

‘Well, since the biggest match is done.’

While most matches at the All-Star Event have an event-like nature, there are serious matches that can’t be lost, and one of them was the 5:5 showdown in Summoner’s Rift.

Well… thankfully we won, so all that pressure turned into returns, not risks.

“Sis! Sis!”

“What? Why again?”

“Things are going crazy right now!”

“What is it?”

“Check this out!”

Jaem-min held out his phone, showcasing the Legends of League community.

-Outlaw vs. MaBing solo kill moment.GIF

-Gallery owner didn’t die, lol

-Outlaw board, Outlaw board, Outlaw board.

-After the game, Nightmare glaring at MaBing, hilarious.

The community was usually buzzing, but today it was so overloaded with posts that it seemed like the site might crash.

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

-[Gallery Official Vote] Outlaw carry, thumbs up. Rainbow carry, thumbs down.

-(Slightly After) Real-time collection of MaBing’s bewildered expressions.GIF

-This is insane, lol.

As expected.

The reaction from the community regarding the China-Korea showdown at this All-Star Event was truly beyond imagination.

No, considering the event was held overseas, such reactions came from all around the world.

-(Beware of Nationalistic Feelings) Collection of reactions to this China-Korea showdown

-Outlaw cleaned up MaBing in their 1v1, now he’s dominating in the jungle, lol.

-Jungle difference! Jungle difference! Jungle difference!

-(Watch out for translation) Analysis of Outlaw’s jungle route from a Red Cup semifinals jungler.

-Am I the only one looking forward to next year’s Red Cup?

As I was busy checking out the posts, Jaem-min clicked on one and shoved the screen in front of me.

“Look at this.”

“What is it?”

“You’ll understand once you see it.”

Kim Ji-hoon’s expression, saying that, was oddly mischievous.

“…If this is something weird, I won’t let it slide.”

“Hey, did you only let yourself be fooled?”

“At least by you.”

“I’m not doing it if I don’t want to.”

“…Show me.”

I then looked at the post on Kim Ji-hoon’s smartphone screen.

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(Beware of Excitement) Did anyone else feel weird when they were in sync together?


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At first, it seemed they were shy, but once the game started, their faces completely changed.

But their synergy was insane! If you didn’t know, you’d think Rainbow was doing it all by himself; a match made in heaven.

It’s professional-level, but right after the game, they were shy again and couldn’t even make eye contact.

Should I open this…?

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-Open it!


-They look good together.


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


-Lol.


-Dae-hwang-soon.


-Those people in relationship fantasy groups should really just vanish.


-Is this the average for pure romance?


-Please stop with the nonsense.


-I’m suing for this.


-This is blasphemy.


-Is anyone really that immersed in this?


-Lol.

Having stared at the comments quietly, I barely overcame my dizziness and looked at Jaem-min.

“……”

“Isn’t it, it’s fun, right?”

“……”

“Why, what’s wrong?”

I looked at Kim Ji-hoon seriously as I asked.

“…What’s your intention for showing me this?”

“Um, just?”

“You, come here.”

“Why?!”

You definitely deserved a hit today.

Of course, even if Kim Ji-hoon hadn’t shown it to me, as someone who enjoys the community, I would have found it someday.

But there’s a huge difference between finding it myself and someone shoving it into my face.

“What the…”

When I got to play in sync with Rainbow, I had somewhat expected that kind of post would come up.

But no matter how prepared I was, actually seeing it right in front of me sent chills down my spine.

“Ugh…”

I picked up Kim Ji-hoon’s smartphone that he had dropped while running away.

Most of the posts were playful ones, characteristic of the Legends of League community, mostly filled with young people, but there were also genuine posts mixed with excitement.

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I think OLZ will win the Red Cup next year, thumbs up, lol.


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Today, the top had a bit of trouble, but given how hard it was, it didn’t go too downhill. Training will likely improve this part.

More than anything, Outlaw’s destructive power is just insane!

No matter how you look at it, even if his mid is Rainbow, the enemy mid is Nightmare; it’s impossible to shut him down like that.

Moreover, let’s not forget the opponent’s jungler isn’t some second-rate player. He’s the jungler from this year’s Red Cup-winning title!

I really can’t help but be hopeful for OLZ.

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-Agreed! Totally agreed!


-The gallery owner’s words are thumbs up.


-OLZ! OLZ! OLZ! OLZ! OLZ! OLZ! OLZ! OLZ! OLZ! OLZ! OLZ! OLZ! OLZ! OLZ! OLZ! OLZ! OLZ!


-Ah… Just feels reassuring, OLZ!


-Is Outlaw a god? Is Outlaw a god? Is Outlaw a god? Is Outlaw a god?


-If you rebuttle the list of the best, you’re just a League noob, right? Yeah, right!


-Dae-hwang Z.


-Outlaw was absolutely insane today… I never dreamed he could play that well as Elise!


-I’m a current Master player, and I’m convinced Outlaw is a god, amen.


-I really can’t help but look forward to next year!

What should I say…


It was a bit embarrassing, but those expectations didn’t feel bad at all.

After all, the path that I and our team should take must be paved with those kinds of expectations.

*

On the way back to the dorm, Baek Seong-an said,

“Hey, Yujin. We’re thinking of going out now. Do you want to join?”

“Huh? Oh, no.”

“Really? It’d be nice to go out together. We were thinking of having dinner while we’re at it.”

“Go ahead. I’ll eat at the dorm.”

“Alright.”

With that, Baek Seong-an dispersed with Kim Ji-min and Seo Yeon-woo.

“I also have somewhere to go.”

Kim Ji-hoon hurriedly left, saying he was off to a CrossFit gym or somewhere.

I unexpectedly arrived back at the dorm alone, but it didn’t bother me.

For some reason, today felt like a day I wanted to spend alone.