Chapter 209: I don't care, give me a win!

At the venue, Summoner's Rift descended.

LPL commentators, using the visuals, started to hype up the atmosphere; Wawa's voice was passionate and soaring:

"Alright, the battle has begun!"

"The highly anticipated quarterfinals elimination match final showdown, RNG versus G2!"

"In this match, G2's two mid laners are also back in action, and as expected, they picked an unexpected lineup right from the start, while RNG chose a more stable lineup that fits the current meta; let's see what surprises both sides will bring us in this game!"

Miller's voice remained as steady as ever:

"Looking at it now, among the three LPL teams, the one that adapted fastest to the Worlds patch is actually Snake; reviewing Snake's entire tournament history, we indeed saw some eye-catching things from them. Although they're gone now, according to online rumors, Snake had scrimmed against RNG many times, so I think RNG must have learned something from Snake."

"Yes, but whether that's the case or not? This match should reveal it."

"No, I have a different opinion."

Guan Zeyuan suddenly said.

The Haier brothers immediately glanced sideways.

Guan Zeyuan greeted the two with a grin:

"It's just a G2 match; I really don't think we need any special tricks. As long as everyone plays normally and steadily shows their strength, RNG will definitely win."

"Hey, I love hearing that!"

Wawa burst out laughing twice, then lifted her head to look at the big screen,

"Cut the nonsense! Let's watch the match……"

The second-tier balcony of the Chicago Theater is the best viewing spot in the venue; originally it was VIP seating, but now it has been changed to the live commentary seats for all regions.

In the Europe commentary section, which is over twenty meters away from the LPL section, the four commentators' tone and expression reveal an undisguisable tension.

The four commentators, from left to right, are:

Quickshot

Deficio

PiraTechnics

Drakos

To say the standing of these four in Europe's commentary circle, it's roughly comparable to the Haier brothers + Guan Zeyuan + Chang Mao four appearing together on stage in LPL.

This shows how much the Europe Region values this match.

The speaker now, Quickshot, is the one who previously said in the Europe playoffs that G2 vs UOL was 50-50, got slapped in the face, and ended up embarrassed, only able to host the finals as a presenter.

"Alright guys, let me lay it out plainly— in terms of pure individual player skill, we indeed have a visible gap compared to RNG. So, if we want to win this extremely difficult Bo5, G2 must clearly realize—they can only make a difference in composition and tactics, trying to win by surprise."

"Specifically for this game, I'm personally very satisfied; G2's lineup has some room for imagination, and they are very clear about who they are facing in the bottom lane."

"——In the face of the world's number one bottom lane duo Uzi and Mata, G2 is very clear that they have no chance to gain any advantage."

"Therefore G2 made an extremely decisive and wise decision, they picked a slightly defensive composition, and assigned the task of setting the pace to the top, mid, and jungle!"

"This kind of resolute, cut-off-the-wrist strategy, when facing RNG, I personally consider it quite correct……"

The audience in the livestream and the commentators are not on the same wavelength; in fact, the audience also doesn't like to hear such talk that sounds lacking in substance, so the barrage is saying their own:

【LetsgoG2!】

【Don't embarrass Europe, please, I don't want to admit Europe is weak; last year we together with LCK took half the semifinals, where does LPL get to speak!】

【Be honest, Europe really has declined now】

【At least don't lose too embarrassingly】

【Actually, if they can just do better than NA, I'd be satisfied; so if G2 can win two games, I'll forgive their MSI embarrassment!】

【Why does everyone think we'll lose? We need to win! Firrrrrre is so strong, isn't it worth looking forward to?!】

【Firrrrrre is after all a newcomer, lacking big-match experience, sigh…】

【I don't care, G2 give me a win!】

The whole livestream is filled with a pessimistic atmosphere; even those shouting for G2 to win are actually speaking with a guilty tone, roughly like 'I know you don't have much hope, but I don't care—you must give me a win,' akin to a child throwing a tantrum.

But everyone knows that, for the Europe Region, whether G2's image in the eyes of all European viewers next year will remain the useless 'Civil War Phantom God' or become the 'New King' defending Europe's glory will be decided by today's match.

Last year's Europe summer finals teams, FNC and OG, both made it to the S5 World Championship semifinals; although they made the semis, they were crushed by LCK teams, getting swept 0-3 in two straight games, and this year Europe is also visibly weak.

But the audience doesn't care about all that.

This year it's your turn, G2; although I'm not optimistic about you, if you dare to play sloppily and mess around, the quarterfinals could see you sent home 0-3, so just wait to get blasted when you return!

Because G2 is already the strongest force in all of Europe.

SPY got a bad draw and landed in the death group, making it only to the round of 16 and going home— that's fine; H2K met SKT in the quarterfinals and went home— also fine; but you G2 can't just accept that, after all you won the Europe spring and summer double crown.

The audience cannot accept Europe's weakness, which is tantamount to not accepting G2's elimination in the quarterfinals.

Both share honor together, and both share loss together.

However, if the Europe audience knew what state the G2 members on stage are in right now, perhaps they'd have a bit more confidence.

The venue's clamor gradually faded.

On the big screen, the ten players from both sides lined up in a single file by the river, each taking their defensive positions.

In G2's team voice channel.

The bottom lane duo are laughing and discussing who will go take Uzi's fourth shot later.

Perkz is shaking his leg and quietly reciting poetry.

Liang Yan is communicating with Lao Zhang about some details of the opening design, while also providing commentary alongside the signal markings.

"Like this, go up here; don't show yourself before the minions clash."

"Is it safer if I stand like this?"

"Yes, you handle the details yourself; it's best not to get hit by a cannon, otherwise your deterrence won't be as strong, and the enemy might forcefully close in."

"If he places a ward, you won't come, right?"

Hmm, if you ward, there's no chance.

Okay, I got it.

Old Zhang had just finished speaking when Perkz turned his head, smiling, and chimed in: "Stop always ganking top lane, I'll create an opportunity for you—come to mid lane!"

Liang Yan chuckled and said:

Sure, if you can get him down to about one-third health by level three, I'll come help you gank.

Grasshopper has no opening before level six, making it hard to coordinate with the male gunner for a gank unless the enemy is low on health.

AP thought for a moment, shook his head, and said:

That's impossible; the account-canceller is very timid.