[TS] Obsessed Gamer: The Ultimate Return – Chapter 420

The death of the top lane I had relied on made me think this game was really going to get tough.

Until now, OLZ’s top had symbolized steadfastness that wouldn’t waver under normal circumstances, but that very top had fallen.

Of course, some might say, “It’s fine since it was a gank and not a solo kill.”

But changing my perspective, it could indeed be even more problematic for that exact reason.

Getting ganked means you’ve been directly exposed to the enemy’s strategy, which could lead to subsequent deaths—2 deaths, 3 deaths, perhaps.

“Is it SCV again?”

Teams that are called strong aren’t just flattered; there’s a reason behind it.

When I used the turn for bot, SCV was eyeing a solo kill in mid and at the same time saw a gank opportunity in top.

When you have to give up something, quickly assessing what you can get is the basic condition of a strong team, and SCV was one that met those conditions.

[“Don’t worry, everyone. I’ll carry.”]

Kim Jae-min said that.

Normally, I would’ve laughed it off and told him to mind his own business, but sadly, the situation had come to the point where I really had to hope for that.

[“Oh, are you going to show us?”]

[“Of course.”]

Baek Seong-an chimed in, and as always, the two were giggling together.

This was quite odd, but they somehow always hit it off.

Shouldn’t the bottom duo have been Jae-min and Kim Ji-hoon instead of those two?

“No… is it because they don’t share the same lane that they can be this close?”

Just as I was caught up in those useless thoughts, I shook my head and stared into the darkness beyond the screen.

“I can’t just leave it to the Jaem-min.”

I too had to do what I could in this situation.

“Rakan’s level six timing is coming up.”

It’s no exaggeration to say that Rakan’s true strength is unleashed after hitting level six when he gains his global vision-blocking and global engage ult.

The “kill ult” has become a saying because Rakan’s ult is super threatening in the laning phase.

In a way, it’s like saying the real danger hasn’t even begun yet.

If Rakan’s level six opportunity allows the enemy’s strategy to land again, that’s when the balance of the game would truly collapse.

“But there’s room to respond.”

In fact, Rakan’s ultimate at level one doesn’t have an overly long range.

As is well-known, it’s more of a slightly long-range dash than a global ultimate.

Thus, holding the knowledge of Rakan’s general position early on allows for a degree of counter-play.

“Now…”

It’s not just about reading the enemy’s movements; it’s about reading their psychology.

Where does Rakan want to go right now?

Typically, in this sort of situation, the jungler is given two major choices.

Go to the advantageous lane to blow it up and flip the course of the game, or go to a disadvantaged lane to relieve the pressure.

In normal circumstances, the former option is likely the right choice.

It’s not uncommon for the jungler to get sucked into a situation while trying to gank a tough lane.

“But…”

What if, instead of merely reading the enemy’s psychology, I could manipulate it?

Luring the enemy into our advantageous battlefield is a fundamental principle of warfare.

I’m going to do that right now.

“I’m going to head into the blue side camp.”

[“We can’t go right now.”]

“I know. I’m feigning it.”

[“Huh?”]

I intentionally showed myself walking into the enemy jungle to make it look like I was warding there.

It was about applying pressure to the enemy bot.

“Come on.”

This was like a sort of invitation I was throwing to Rakan.

If you don’t come here, I’m diving the bot and killing everyone.

What kind of reaction would Rakan have to that ridiculously arrogant invitation?

“Not only that.”

Additionally, this forces Rakan to feel somewhat burdened in using the lower jungle for anything.

As mentioned earlier, Rakan’s level one ultimate’s range was pitifully short.

However, the spot I actually warded was the bot lane, to the right of the frog.

Naturally, aimed at the timing when minions would arrive, placing a ward there wouldn’t catch the minion’s sight.

Strategy and tactics.

A trap containing all of that began to ensnare the bot lane like a spider web.

“I see.”

[⨷] [⨷] [⨷]

[OLZ Outlaw(Sejuani) has targeted SCV Vendetta(Rakan)]

[OLZ Outlaw(Sejuani) has targeted SCV Vendetta(Rakan)]

[OLZ Outlaw(Sejuani) has targeted SCV Vendetta(Rakan)]

Just as I expected, it didn’t take long for Rakan to appear in the bot lane.

He completely skipped the jungle camp and went for a direct gank, or maybe he was aiming for a counter-gank.

“Did you see Rakan’s position?”

[“Yeah. I confirmed it.”]

[“Rakan is here. Should we engage?”]

But just this wouldn’t prompt Rakan to charge in first.

No, he’d likely wait patiently for us to overcommit, looking for a chance to pounce.

“Yeon-woo.”

[“Yes.”]

“Go for a trade in top.”

[“Okay.”]

Of course, I knew.

In a situation like now, if top overcommitted to a trade, it could lead to disastrous results.

But I believe.

In our top, and in our team.

“Let’s show our true strength.”

As Honor’s aggression intensified, Rakan in the opponent’s top lane could feel the pressure building up.

Ah, the enemy jungler must be back there.

Given the time that has passed since I completely disappeared from the enemy’s sight, that’s definitely plausible.

Legends of League is an immensely organic game.

If this were solo queue, it wouldn’t matter whether the top lane focused on heavy trades or not.

After all, the bot lane wouldn’t care about top trades.

However, in a team game, the story changes.

When the top feels any pressure from the opponent, that’s when misjudgments happen.

Just like now.

-Face the darkness.

With a screen that turned completely black, Rakan’s ultimate was unleashed.

I had already confirmed Rakan’s position, so he was obviously aiming to hit the bot lane, where we were currently in a 2v2 standoff.

Wham!

Rakan engaged first, and Nautilus was knocked airborne.

Just then, the moment Rakan pounced on Nautilus—

“Take Rakan first. Once the shield is down…”

With a quiet call, I had already been positioning stealthily in the brush, and as soon as Rakan’s shield fell, I struck.

I was preemptively targeting the gap in Vendetta’s response, counting on Nautilus’ skill.

Rakan is a champion without escape.

Proving that fact, as Nautilus’ grab and basic attack chained together, along with Sejuani’s CC landing, Rakan was burst before he even had a moment to retaliate.

-You have slain an enemy!

The fight began with the enemy slain.

However, the opposing team consisted of a strong Vayne-Rakan combo, and champions like Sejuani can do little against Vayne, that’s a well-known fact.

It was an ADC vs ADC fight.

While neither Kai’Sa nor Vayne was at their strongest moment, it wasn’t a total barrage of power either, but it was an intense duel nonetheless.

And, naturally, we had the upper hand in that skirmish, having already taken one down, making our numbers favorable.

-Our ally has been slain!

-You have slain an enemy!

-Double kill!

The Nautilus who was at the forefront went down, and Vayne, struggling to protect herself, was ensnared by Rakan.

Ultimately, Vayne successfully escaped to the turret for safety, and the battle ended.

A perfect counter-gank leading into a 2:1 exchange.

[“Nice!”]

[“Good job, everyone.”]

Additionally, since Sejuani’s health was relatively intact, Vayne couldn’t handle the dive pressure and had to abandon her lane altogether to return.

But I wasn’t going to let Vayne slip away easily. I pressured her to make sure she retreated deep.

“Where do you think you’re going?”

[“Nice! The turret is so sweet!”]

Thanks to that pressure, my ADC, Kai’Sa, not only secured all the minions but also gained enough breathing room to take a hit at the turret.

It was a perfect gain.

However, not all news was good.

[“I’m going back home.”]

Due to my ally’s request, the top lane had forced a trade but suffered significant losses, ultimately having to abandon the lane and return.

Without any Teleport, too.

Had mid been fine, the mid would have covered top, but sadly, the enemy mid is Tristana.

Leaving the mid lane even slightly would’ve meant losing it to the amazing tower demolition ability of Tristana.

“Looks like it’s going this way.”

In the bot lane, we’re catching up.

In the top, we’re losing.

The more that structure continued, the deeper the historic match of Legends of League approached.

Top vs Bottom.

Who will emerge victorious?