Chapter 450

The impact this transfer period had on the community was quite significant.

The most attention-grabbing topics were certainly the grudges between Cadian and those two top Danish teams, as well as the direction of several players at the center of subsequent events.

It is worth mentioning that the treacherous, top-tier palace intrigue tactics of stavn and jabbi were despised, and because of their appearance, netizens directly dubbed them the 'Snake and Rat Brothers'.

Subsequently, Cadian headed to North America's number one team, Liquid, and everyone was looking forward to the start of this revenge war.

The palace intrigue within Denmark let netizens in the scene happily eat melons, but as the off-season time grew shorter, everyone became very curious about NIKO's destination.

Leaks in the scene had been circulating for a long time, such as NIKO going to the Oil Team and being in negotiations with them.

But for over half a month, there had been no movement.

G2 also had no reaction at all.

Even NIKO himself was directly in an invisible state, not answering fans' messages recently, which made him very puzzled.

And at this juncture, Col (Col's parent company acquired Faze), which had already had a major move in the off-season, took the initiative to drop another bombshell.

They announced the formation of a second team, and all members except Elige were moved to the second team.

This stunned everyone. You have to know that the off-season was almost over; this move by Col was an absolute reshuffle, and in an instant, they felt Elige was left all alone.

And with the off-season coming to an end, they didn't know where Col could pick players from.

"Col really screwed Elige over with this move."

At the Liquid base.

The Coach looked at the news on his phone and couldn't help but complain.

This news was released a few days ago, and he had been grumbling about it for several days.

After all, now that most teams had finished reinforcing, he couldn't see any good future for Elige remaining on Col's main team.

He and Elige were also former teammates, and he still had a lot of affection for him.

Cadian next to him was watching "Hannibal," savoring the principles of being a person, and hearing the Coach's complaint, he remained silent for a long time.

If it were a few months ago, he might have said that as long as you do your part, what should come will come.

After all, he had always practiced this principle.

From a mediocre player to the top-tier stage, he had spent over ten years.

But this off-season was a bit too much of a blow to him.

He couldn't help but recall Shiro's experience and couldn't help but complain: "Sometimes life is just like this, choice is greater than effort~"

The Coach heard the melancholy in Cadian's tone and said with a smile: "Then I think your choice this time is very successful."

After saying that, he extended his fist.

Cadian was startled when he heard this, then smiled and bumped fists with the Coach.

Successful?

He felt it could only be considered okay.

The Coach had been active on the field for so many years, and although he relied heavily on personal form, his overall level was still quite good.

On the left, the Latvian Berserker with a ramen-noodle hairstyle was watching a Huaxia anime, heard it was called something like "Soul Land," he didn't quite understand. But those who play CS all know that the two-dimensional world is truly fierce in this game, and yekindar's gunplay is the same.

And there was that sleepy sloth in the corner, who was already one of the strongest players in North America.

He was actually quite satisfied with these guys.

Although they weren't newcomers, the method of training needed to change.

It was only the Brazilian not far away that he didn't like very much.

After all, Liquid bought this young Brazilian not for his future, but to be able to play in the Major Qualifier in other regions.

Cadian took a breath, it could only be done slowly.

They were training and adjusting now, and there would be an IEM Chengdu tournament coming up for them to adapt and adjust.

But just then, he heard the Coach complaining on the side: "This JonasLifes really has a rich imagination. He leaked that someone saw Nice at the Col base a few days ago. I was chatting with Nice half a month ago, and that guy was still on vacation."

"I have to say, Nice's body proportions are really good."

The Coach's appearance was quite good; the only thing he was a bit self-conscious about was his height.

Cadian heard this and laughed: "JonasLifes has improved this time; the leak is starting to get close to reality."

Unlike several well-known CSGO leakers, this guy JonasLifes's leaks were mainly about rich imagination, but after so many years he had no track record, so they just treated it as fun.

The two complained about Jonaslifes's past outrageous records, such as S1mple returning to Liquid for the second time, or former North players collectively joining TSM.

But suddenly they heard NAF's shocked voice: "Ah!!!"

The other people in the room were also shocked.

NAF shouting so loudly was quite rare.

Usually, you'd see NAF looking listless; what major event happened?

NAF also noticed their gazes and quickly said: "Look at HLTV, the big one is here!"

Several people opened their phones or started checking on their computers.

Then, after seeing the first push notification on HLTV, they looked at each other in surprise, "Huh?"

"Is this news real or fake?"

"It's an official HLTV push!"

"Holy crab!"

HLTV had posted a news push 2 minutes ago, and the headline clearly read:

"NIKO: You know, Nice has always been my brother..."

After clicking in, it was a post from NIKO's Twitter.

The content inside was:

NIKO: You know, JKS has always been my brother, and I've known Nice for a long time. This guy is terrifyingly strong. I think the three of us can create great chemistry. Sometimes making decisions is hard, but after thinking for several days and nights, I still decided to bring my talents to Col. I can't wait for the games with the new lineup. As for Hunter and m0nesy, I wish them all the best.

The Coach grabbed his hair with a stunned expression, "Ni-gongzi is going to Col? G2 didn't keep him? Then who will fill NIKO's position?"

People outside the circle had been discussing where NIKO was going; they all thought it was G2 official trolling, wanting to put out a trolling video on the last day.

But they didn't expect that they really wouldn't keep NIKO!

This was huge news.

Although NIKO didn't have many honors, he was a TOP2-level rifleman after all!

After Nice went into hiding, NIKO was the number one rifleman.

But he suddenly ran to Col; this was too scary.

Cadian took a breath: "We should be more concerned now about whether this news is true, after all, NIKO is preparing to team up with Nice and JKS!"

"Hiss~" yekindar gasped, "Nice is back, does that mean I can ask him to bring me Soul Land merchandise?"

The thoughts of two-dimensional fans are always unique.

Cadian opened Twitter and found NIKO's account among the members he followed.

Sure enough, this wasn't HLTV spreading fake information; it was really NIKO who posted this update.

Today wasn't April Fool's Day, and everyone wasn't playing any memes.

Plus, the first comment under the post was Col official interacting.

This was almost an official announcement.

【I heard NIKO is coming to COL, I cursed out loud, then realized Nice is there, it was me who spoke too loudly just now】

【Is the double N combination finally coming?】

【Holy crap, Nice is back? The God of War of CS2 returns?】

【Nice+NIKO+JKS+Elige, this lineup is too luxurious】

【Coach Xiaoxiao is really smiling this time】

【Shiro: NIKO, you finally understand, choice is greater than effort】

【Why didn't you take the kid with you! Take the kid and run away together】

【The kid is now G2's core, how could they let him run away?】

【G2 also announced, A Du is here, barely okay I guess】

【Actually, I want to see G2 kick nexa and let Nice come to fill the shooting, that would really be a G2 dynasty】

【That fish-frying guy is back again】

【Looking forward to the collision between Nice and donk, the meeting of the new and old gods must be very exciting】

NAF glanced at the comment section and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"NIKO is preparing to team up with Nice, and you can laugh?" the Coach said, puzzled.

NAF explained: "It's mainly because I just saw NIKO's previous tweet yesterday, at that time many G2 fans were attacking NIKO, why he didn't renew his contract with G2, why he didn't stay in G2, etc."

"As a result, when this news came out today, a group of people were all wishing NIKO well, it cracked me up."

The fans' Sichuan opera face-changing really amused the sloth.

Cadian wasn't as relaxed as the sloth; his expression was a bit heavy.

His CSGO career path was long, and Nice was indeed too dazzling in his career.

As a player whose strength wasn't outstanding, Cadian had also reviewed Nice's match recordings in countless late nights.

So he knew very well how exaggerated this guy's strength was.

During the CSGO era, the name Nice represented the strongest firepower of the current version.

Even with "North America's last genius" like obo, Nice could help Col win several championships.

Later he slowly went into hiding, which even gave him the feeling that Nice quit because he had no opponents.

"Back then, he could be so fierce even with that bunch of noobs at Col. Now with this lineup, it feels like they are aiming for the championship," Cadian sighed. "We have another strong opponent."

The Coach didn't have this sentiment; he was quite looking forward to Xu Beifang's return.

Every off-season before, there were rumors that Xu Beifang was coming back, but the result was always small news.

Although Xu Beifang's personal ability was very strong and once suppressed them until they couldn't breathe, several years had passed.

The change in lineup, plus the changes in the CS2 version, many things had already changed.

Competing with an old friend on the field again is quite interesting.

And I have to admit, Nice is still quite charming.

After knowing he was coming back, the Coach already felt the cells all over his body were restless.

He couldn't wait to compete with Nice.

Having been beaten so miserably before, he had to win back some ground now.

But before that, the Coach recalled that bright smile in his memory.

"Nice, welcome back!"

Douyu Channel 6657.

The screen was playing the match recording of the '18 Boston Major, but Wanjiqi's attention was already elsewhere.

【Can Wan-shen give a sharp review of this Col lineup】

"Sharp review of Col's new lineup? One sentence is enough: 'Nice, welcome back!'."

Wanjiqi took a breath, "This is the status. Brothers with conditions can go on Twitter and take a look. Famous old-timers in the circle have all posted messages welcoming Beifang's return. Do you understand what a designated unique succubus in the circle is!"

【After all, he is the only fish-frying brother in CSGO】

【I was stunned when I saw the news today, my Bei-shen is back, the upcoming games will be so interesting】

【The ancestor has returned!!】

Wanjiqi commented: "As for Col just announcing the complete lineup of their main team, brothers, let me perform for you my reaction when I saw this lineup."

"Sigh, Ji Ge is still there."

"Huh? JKS is here too?"

"Awesome, NIKO is here too!"

"Holy crap, Li's Xu Beifang is back!"

"Wait, where did this Valorant player come from?"

Wanjiqi fulfilled his dream of becoming an actor in the live broadcast room; a vivid performance, the program effect was directly maxed out.

【I thought Ji Ge had become a loser this time, didn't expect the all-in to hit the grand prize!】

【Where did that Valorant player come from, it made me laugh】

【This Danking looks like he came through the back door, haha】

【COL? The cosmic battleship has set sail!】

Wanjiqi also couldn't help but laugh: "The appearance of a Danking in this lineup is indeed a bit abrupt, but thinking carefully, Danking has played against the Cowboys many times, and he didn't perform poorly. Even when playing in the top-tier arena, his stats were quite good; he can withstand the pressure in the top tier."

"But actually, his position doesn't matter much. More importantly, the other four people: Nice, Elige, and NIKO are all the world's top riflemen. In other teams, they are all core figures for building a team. Now that they are together, it's really a new galaxy battleship."

"At least in terms of firepower, even the current Green Dragon can't compare to them."

Speaking of this, Wanjiqi chuckled, "I just inquired through A-large news, now Col's commander is Beifang, that's actually okay."

"I don't really approve of NIKO's commanding, but Beifang is fine. During the peak of Vitality, Beifang was actually the team's secondary commander, even helping apEX bear a lot of commanding pressure, so him becoming the commander is a pretty good decision. Maybe we can watch for a few more years."

"As for NIKO, I know him quite well."

Hearing this, many people in the live broadcast room laughed.

You can't know him well, you are the biggest Ni-hater in the whole GO circle, idle and bored, you review the Boston Major, every time you see NIKO make a mistake, you laugh happily.

But Wanjiqi himself knew that he was actually a Ni-fan, it's just that Ni didn't live up to expectations, making him turn into a Ni-hater.

"You also watched NIKO's games a while ago, often playing until he gets red-hot. He is a player who has high requirements for himself and likes to take the initiative to find opportunities, but under high pressure, he often plays very anxiously."

"But once he has no pressure, he can unleash all his strength. And in this Col team, with Beifang covering for him, he will definitely be able to play very easily, and his strength will naturally be able to be unleashed."

"No need to say much about Ji Ge, after entering CS2, he is the most stable rifleman, a stable force point. JKS has experience being on the same team as NIKO and Nice, so looking at it this way, the future is definitely promising."

"But this is just our analysis from the lineup, specifically we still have to look at their performance after they appear. After all, Beifang hasn't appeared on the field for a long time, and CS2 has also undergone major changes, with many new things."

"Whether his original set of tactics can work on the field is another matter."

【Then when is Col's first game?】

Wanjiqi saw this bullet screen and immediately responded: "No need to rush, it's in half a month, IEM Chengdu!"

"That will be the debut of this old kayak called Col, I'm already looking forward to it, okay!"

PS: The side story isn't very long, mainly because the focus was on polishing the beginning of the new book, everyone please understand...