[TS] Obsessed Gamer: The Ultimate Return – Chapter 407

The host looked at me and said,

“She beat Rainbow to become the final winner of the All-Star Game 1v1 tournament. How do you feel?”

Of course, I had no idea what was going on, but since it was an interview, the translator naturally stepped in to help.

“You defeated Rainbow to become the champion of this All-Star 1v1 tournament. How do you feel about that?”

How do I feel, huh…

If I were to truly express my feelings, it would be impossible to put it into words.

I felt overwhelmed, joyful, and at the same time, this oddly sad feeling was too strange to articulate.

So, for now, I’ll just say this:

“Ah… It was truly an honor to meet such a great player in the finals, and it was a great game.”

Immediately, the translator relayed my words to the host and the audience.

“It was an honor to meet a really great player in the final, and it was a good game.”

“Oh, really. If so, I can’t help but talk about Ban/Pick. Silas was picked, but he didn’t seem like a very good choice in this All-Star 1v1 tournament. Why did you pick him? Did you expect Rainbow to play Akali?”

The translator looked at me as they relayed the question.

“Well, I have to talk about Ban/Pick. Silas was picked, but he doesn’t seem like a very good choice in this All-Star 1v1 tournament. What made you decide on that? Did you expect Rainbow to go Akali?”

“Ah, yes. It was a pick I made with some expectations.”

The translator chimed in,

“Yes. It was a pick with some expectation.”

“Wow.”

I felt I could understand that without the translator’s help.

“Did you happen to have an agreement with Rainbow about the pick in advance?”

The translator conveyed the host’s question.

“Did you perhaps have an agreement with Rainbow about the picks beforehand?”

“Ah… Not really. I thought Akali could come out, looking at the Ban/Pick situation.”

“Oh, it’s not like that. Looking at the Ban/Pick situation, I thought Akali could come out.”

The host nodded.

“Oh, really. So, Silas was picked because he expected Akali. Thanks to you, many great scenes emerged. Particularly, the first fight with First Blood was very impressive, and you won the physical match against Rainbow. Against Rainbow’s Akali! From that point on, the game tilted significantly—was it a strategy you designed from the beginning?”

“Ah, I see. Silas was picked because he expected Akali. Thanks to that, many impressive scenes were created. Especially, the first fight that resulted in First Blood was quite memorable, as I even beat Rainbow in a physical confrontation, against Rainbow’s Akali! From then, the game really tilted—was it a battle planned from the start?”

Designed, huh…

If I had to argue, it was somewhat like that.

That first blood timing was basically me choosing a moment I could win to fight.

“Yes. In the beginning, Akali was a bit better, but from level 6 onward, Silas is definitely capable, so I think I was looking for the right angle then.”

“Yes. Akali is a little better in the beginning, but from level 6, Silas can do just fine, so I think I looked for that angle at that moment.”

The host’s questions and the translator’s interpretation continued.

“Then I can’t help but bring up the skirmish, but at the moment Akali rushed in, you turned around for a moment. Did you intentionally move to avoid Akali’s R-E combo?”

“Then I have to mention that skirmish—when Akali rushed in, I momentarily changed direction. Was that an intentional move to dodge Akali’s R-E combo?”

To pick up on that…

Of course, someone other than the host, probably an esports expert, pointed it out, but the insight was undeniable.

“Yes, that’s correct.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Wow.”

As soon as the translation came, the host seemed impressed, and the crowd erupted in cheers.

—Beep!

—Outlaw! Outlaw! Outlaw!

“Haha, I can hear the cheers of the fans. Now for a non-game question. Less than a year after your debut, you were selected for the All-Star as soon as you were promoted to the first division, participating in this All-Star Game. I know that’s unprecedented, but are you aware that the interest in Outlaw players is so intense?”

“I’ll ask you a non-game question. You participated in this All-Star Game after being promoted to the first division as an All-Star less than a year after your debut. I know this is unprecedented, but do you realize how high the interest in Outlaw players is?”

“Ah… Yes. I’m aware.”

“I know.”

The host said,

“Did you feel any pressure?”

“Was there any pressure on you?”

“It would be a lie to say there wasn’t… But I came with the intent to enjoy it as much as possible because the All-Star Game is a festival that fans around the world enjoy together.”

I’d be lying if I didn’t… But I came with the intention of enjoying it as much as possible. The All-Star Game is a festival that fans all over the world enjoy together.

The host smiled brightly.

“That’s a great sentiment. Thanks to the Outlaw player, I think this festival will end successfully. Once again, thank you for showing a great game.”

“That’s kind of you to say. Thanks to the Outlaw player, I believe this festival will be a success. Once again, thank you to the Outlaw player for a wonderful game.”

After the interview, the host officially declared the end of the 1v1 tournament finals.

“The final winner of this All-Star Game 1v1 tournament was Outlaw. Please give him a big round of applause!”

“The final winner of this All-Star Game 1v1 tournament was Outlaw! Let’s applaud him once more!”

Amid the bright spotlight and cheers, my stage today came to a close.

*

As I sat in the audience, watching the conclusion of the 1v1 tournament, Li Zhi-Xuan’s eyes captured the backs of Outlaw and Rainbow.

‘Someday, for sure.’

*

Watching Yujin’s interview on the screen, Seo Yeon-woo felt an indescribable emotion.

I want to bring that person to the world stage, no matter what.

Seo Yeon-woo carefully steeled her resolve.

*

“Hm.”

After watching the match between Rainbow and Outlaw, Baek Seong-an felt an emotion he couldn’t identify.

And it was probably due to his own shortcomings.

“Indeed, I’m lacking.”

Baek Seong-an frankly assessed himself.

But he had no intention of giving up or berating himself.

“Still, I have to keep going.”

Whether it leads to success or failure.

That’s what a gamer who has barely returned to the world of professionals in despair must do.