Chapter 49: We have been defeated by miracles

Just like that, VG relied on their diverse advantages on the offensive side to play Tyloo like a fiddle, ending the first half with a score of 12:3.

This made BnTeT start to doubt whether Nuke was truly a map that favored the Counter-Terrorists; why did he feel absolutely nothing of it, remaining passive everywhere he tried to defend?

However, in the second half, VG told BnTeT: Hello, yes, Nuke is indeed a map that heavily favors the Counter-Terrorists.

After taking the pistol round, even in the first full gun round, the two "A-Gods," advent and aumaN, were able to go head-to-head with Tyloo by relying on the terrain advantage, which shows just how much proficiency this map requires for the offensive side.

The final score was 16:3. Just like the plot from yesterday, Tyloo was violently swept away on the first map.

The only thing to be thankful for is that this map was not their pick.

And their pick—Dust II—is an out-and-out aim map; its simple structure and long history make it easy for anyone who has played CS to master.

What? You don't know how to play Dust II?

Go practice your aim.

Yes, as long as your aim is fierce enough, there is nothing that cannot be solved.

And as for Tyloo, you can say they have no tactics, poor discipline, or don't understand utility, but you cannot question their aim, which is the best in Asia.

Oh no, that was their aim when it *was* the best in Asia.

"Flash for A-men."

"OK, Jiao Yang, go!"

"A-da is taken."

"A-small, follow up. Flash, fire on the bomb site."

"Received."

"No need, A-site is cleared, come plant the bomb."

I don't know how many rounds they relied on Jiao Yang's opening kills to score, chasing the 5:10 first-half deficit all the way to 14:14.

In a team as big as Tyloo, there wasn't a single person who could reliably shut down Jiao Yang.

They had thought that aggressive defensive pushes were his limit, but they didn't expect that his breakthrough posture would be fully unleashed once they switched to offense.

"Don't panic, we are on an ECO this round, we'll drag the next one into overtime." BnTeT issued the key command.

This Ori on the other side is also a freak; when he was on defense, he would save his gun and not let them hunt him, and now that he's on offense, he won't let the opponents save theirs.

With two force buys and one full buy, BnTeT chose the latter.

Even if they were to die, Tyloo could only die fighting; they could not die a cowardly death, defeated by a gap in weaponry.

Thus, the score became 15:14, the final round, and the only match point in regulation time—

"They have a sniper, xcc, don't go to Middle to duel, watch A-da."

"Remember to smoke the crossing at Middle."

"Don't skimp on the utility, no matter what, drag it out until the retake."

Daring to concede a match point was BnTeT's way of wanting to win; the final round had to be played to the best effect, and they couldn't lose the opportunity due to mistakes!

"No flash at A-da." xccurate reported the information.

"Extinguish the fire at B-site!"

"Damn it, rush B!" Good news came from B-site.

【zhokiNg headshot and killed Attacker with an AK-47】

【Ori headshot and killed Summer with an M249】

Before the words had even faded, the death notification appeared in the top right corner, proving that the speed of sound is not as fast as the speed of light.

?

M249?

Is this a weapon that can appear in a match?

Stunned for a moment, BnTeT finally reacted, but now was not the time to dwell on such things. He shouted:

"Retake B!"

Bang! The sound of a sniper rifle.

【kaze killed xccurate with an AWP】

"A-da is out..."

This was not the result xccurate wanted, but at this moment, he could no longer be angry.

"A-small, come back." BnTeT felt like a general isolated and helpless on a chessboard; all he had left to move were the nearest soldiers.

【aumaN killed somebody with a melee weapon】

"Damn! They're through the smoke."

Checkmate!

Only one person remained on the field, and that was BnTeT, who didn't know where to go.

Looking at the enemy forces ambushing from all sides, he could only walk toward the only path—

【advent killed BnTeT with an M4A4】

Team Ace!

The score was locked at 16:14; there was no third map.

At this moment, the VG match room felt like it had been hit by an earthquake, emitting an exaggerated sound.

"We are the champions!!! Woohoo!!" aumaN threw his headset directly onto the table, jumped up, and turned around to throw an uppercut.

Although advent wanted to maintain a calm appearance, his face, burning like fire, had already exposed his excitement.

Incredible! I actually outplayed BnTeT!

zhokiNg and kaze smiled and bumped fists briefly, then began to pack up their peripherals.

Jiao Yang just stretched, with only one thought in his mind—it's finally over.

Since receiving the call at the beginning of April, these ten-plus days had been packed with matches and training; he had almost never rested.

Now that this match was over, he could finally relax. Just as he was thinking this—

"Jiao Yang, prepare for the post-match interview."

"Me again?"

"You're the coach."

advent passed the buck. He had been to too many interviews before; some were wins, but more were losses, and they were all just saying polite things; he was truly a bit tired of it.

"Jiao Yang, we meet again. First of all, congratulations on winning the DH Dallas Qualifier. How does it feel to win the championship?" The host asked a formulaic question.

"Um, it's alright."

"Your expression seems a bit flat?" The host fanned the flames again.

"Because I just won a championship."

Jiao Yang was referring to the Dota 2 Major championship. The host had also done his homework and could handle it perfectly:

"Haha, as a Major champion, it's indeed not surprising that you won the qualifier, Jiao Yang."

"Then let me ask a question everyone is very concerned about: You are currently participating in the match as VG's coach, so will you participate in future matches? If there is a conflict with Dota 2, which one will you prioritize?"

Jiao Yang and Aqing had already discussed the answer to this question, and of course, there was only one answer: "Listen to the club's arrangements."

As for who the club listens to, that's hard to say.

Seeing that Jiao Yang's mouth was sealed tight, the host stopped asking for trouble and turned the question to the game:

"In the final round, you bought an M249. As far as I know, this weapon rarely appears in matches. What was the intention?"

"Oh, I accidentally bought the wrong one."

This was a lie!

When Jiao Yang realized he had enough money to buy an AK and a full set of utility, and advent wanted him to drop utility, his hand naturally clicked the wrong item.

Thank goodness CS: GO doesn't allow you to undo a weapon purchase!

"Haha, we thought there was some unique tactic! Alright, last question—"

"You have successfully advanced to the main event of the DH Masters Dallas. Do you have any expectations?"

"Emmm, that must be to win the championship. No matter what the event is, isn't the championship all everyone wants?"

Not only the host, but even the teammates eavesdropping on the side were shocked. What's the situation? He wants to win the championship just like that?

aumaN was so anxious he wanted to interject, "Buddy, that 'we are the champions' was just something said casually, don't take it seriously," but advent stopped him.

As everyone knows, the level of Asian CS is mediocre; Tyloo could only squeeze into the top ten at best, and even that was a flash in the pan. Wanting to win a championship at an international tournament is a bit of a pipe dream.

An unexpected answer appeared, leaving the host stunned. According to the original script, it should have been, "Then keep up the good work, I hope you can give the audience the best performance."

Basically, it was the "honorable defeat" template defaulted for Tyloo.

Now that VG had come along wanting to win the championship, it was a bit incompatible.

Just when the host was at a loss, Jiao Yang continued on his own:

"I know it's very difficult..."

"But we have been defeated by miracles, doesn't that just prove that miracles exist in this world?" ===== CHAPTER 50 =====