Chapter 506: Obviously I am the LPL's number one support

After watching VG's semifinal match where they used the Galio system to crush WE, and following Faker's suggestion, SKT studied this system and then reached a conclusion:

As long as it isn't nerfed into uselessness, the Galio system is highly likely to become one of the most popular systems in the summer split, and this tactic will surely be a hot pick for MSI.

Afterward, the SKT team also studied the weaknesses of this system, considering what tactics and lineups to use against it, but ultimately they did not arrive at a universally applicable answer.

The result was surprising—now VG has actually proactively given the answer!

Tool man versus tool man!

AD Card is undoubtedly a great choice, but aside from Card, are there any other options? Faker thought broadly and immediately came up with many alternatives.

To counter the Galio system, there are two key points:

One is to try not to pick AP champions to lane against Galio, otherwise you won't be able to suppress him. It's better to choose some AD champions to beat Galio, strongly pressuring him in lane so he has no chance to roam.

The second is that, to deal with Galio's semi-global support, you also definitely need a skill with quick support.

As long as these two points are met, they are worth considering.

For example:

How about Kled? It must work.

How about Pantheon? That works too.

How about Fiddlesticks? It feels fine too!

Even Yasuo Talon, Birdman Kui Yin, Captain…… and so on, are all potential options to counter Galio.

Then there's another type: although they lack a quick-support skill, they are strong enough in lane to suffocate Galio.

For example, Jayce, which is also worth considering.

There is another type: although they can't suppress Galio, their support is fast enough and their lane push is strong.

For example, Rock Sparrow……

By this point, Faker's entire line of thought has been fully connected.

VG has done a great thing, providing everyone with an excellent idea; I believe any team that watched this match will have their own thoughts.

The only thing to worry about is the players' hero pool……

Naturally, no player in this world can master that many heroes, so making a choice is necessary; consequently, the issue arises of building systems around these heroes, and the gap between teams is reflected in these details.

Obviously, before VG gives another answer besides Card, this year's MSI will likely present a scene of myriad schools contending, and superiority can only be judged by actual combat.

Or perhaps simply ban Galio?

If one truly cannot decide, that too is a viable option.

Actually figuring out these matters didn't take Faker much time; what truly made Faker fall into deep thought was——

Why is VG being so generous?

It's obvious that, given VG's strength, they actually don't need to reveal the answer to easily defeat EDG. Because EDG's lineup has huge flaws, even the English-language commentators can see it—their mid-game lacks damage, and just one marksman is enough to give them a headache, and that marksman is being played by Firrrrrre……

VG doesn't need to reveal this card, and there's no doubt they can crush EDG.

Why would they reveal it then?

To benefit the whole world?

……

April 29, 2017, around five in the evening.

As the massive crystal hub at the center of the screen shattered with the marksman's final blast, the sound waves inside the Nanjing Aoti Zhongxin arena simultaneously burst through the dome.

"Boom!"

The dazzling fireworks at the edge of the stage burst forth like a dragon's breath, and then golden paper scraps fell like snowflakes from the high sky.

"It's over!!!"

"Let us congratulate——"

"ViciGaming!!!"

Wang Ji's clear, trademark voice rang throughout the venue,

"Three‑zero!!!"

"VG defeated the strong enemy EDG with overwhelming superiority and lifted their first Silver Dragon Cup!!!"

"This is VG's first league championship since joining the LPL, and also the first championship for player Firrrrrre after returning to the LPL!!"

「In this Bo5, Firrrrrre player proved to everyone that whether in Berlin, Luo Shan Ji, or Nanjing, he remains the god who dominates the arena! 」

"It belongs to us, Jiao Shen!!!"

Outside the arena, the sky was still not dark.

In the sky over Nanjing Cheng, suddenly came a loud boom.

Countless people in the city were startled, stopped, and looked up, seeing a huge round firework burst above the arc-shaped red building's roof, illuminating the red evening clouds.

Immediately after, more fireworks exploded one after another, booming like thunder.

"Ah, you know about it?"

"What's happening over there?"

"I don't know."

"The LPL spring finals— I tried to get tickets a week in advance and couldn't, I'm so angry!"

「LPL spring finals, eh, I tried to get a ticket a week ahead and still couldn't snag one, I'm so angry! 」

"It's League of Legends, a MOBA game."

"Good grief, the Aoti Zhongxin is hosting a match? This game is pretty impressive."

"Let me see… turtle turtle! VG 3‑0 EDG! Jiao Shen is awesome plus plus!!!"

Inside the arena, ten thousand people were in an uproar.

Inside the venue, ten thousand people were in an uproar.

Yes, congratulations to VG for finally winning their first league championship, and at the same time they have achieved an accomplishment that no team in LPL history has ever attained——

Undefeated championship!!!

It's so surprising; in this match, VG won with overwhelming dominance, and the entire Bo5 lasted less than two hours!

Indeed, VG successfully won the championship, also marking that the last seed team of the 2017 Mid-Season Invitational has finally been determined! MSI, our invincible VG, is here!!!

What is Meiko looking at?

Rita stared at the big screen, then muttered doubtfully.

The two male casters looked up; the live camera focused on the EDG player bench, where Meiko sat numb in the gaming chair, turning their head to look toward the VG player bench, motionless.

The camera switched, showing a full view of the VG player bench.

While the teammates were celebrating wildly, Liang Yan simply calmly took off their headset.

This scene reminded countless people of Los Angeles half a year ago.

The composure belonging to Shi Yi Ye left Meiko feeling deep despair.

At this moment, Meiko couldn't help but think: what does this moment mean for him, who has already attained the world's highest honor?

Thinking that the team would soon have to go to Ba Xi to participate in MSI, Meiko suddenly felt an explosive jealousy toward Xiao Duan.

Why on earth……

I am clearly the LPL's number one support!