Chapter 569: Don't be scared!

"... Consider letting Galio through."

"Smeb's words made everyone's hearts clench."

"Deft's face visibly stiffened in an instant, then his left hand instinctively rubbed his stomach, feeling a faint stomachache."

"In the practice match against VG, KT of course let Galio through."

"Not just once."

"And the facts prove that, no matter how KT changes its lineup and tactics, facing VG's Galio composition, KT's win rate never exceeds twenty percent."

"And even in those twenty percent of wins, the bottom lane surely suffers."

"In short, once Galio is given to VG, Deft will inevitably wear a mask of suffering, and no matter which champion he picks, this is bound to happen."

"Originally everyone thought that 'red side versus VG must ban Galio' had become team consensus, and didn't need further consideration or discussion."

"As it turned out, Smeb actually dared to bring it up again— the decision to let Galio through in practice matches was most often proposed by Smeb."

"It seems playing Jayce in the previous game gave him confidence."

"Pawn, who had originally decided not to voice any opinion, couldn't help but raise his hand again, saying expressionlessly:"

"\"If we can be sure that after letting Galio through he won't go mid, I have no objection; otherwise I strongly protest. \""

"Deft seized the moment:"

"\"I also disagree. \""

"Score, however, felt their reaction was a bit damaging to our own morale and would deal a blow to KT's spirits after just winning a game, and he spoke displeased:"

"\"We're just discussing first— why oppose without even discussing? \""

"Pawn glanced at Score, his expression somewhat cold:"

"\"Isn't this just discussion? \""

"Deft gave an embarrassed laugh, lightly tugged at Pawn's sleeve, and lowered his head without speaking. Inside he agreed with brother Pawn's point— isn't this just discussion? — but Deft didn't want to argue with teammates at such a crucial moment, especially with the jungler..."

"Upon first hearing Smeb's suggestion to let Galio through, FIFAHUN was also startled inside, but he has now calmed down; only the furrow in his brow deepened again."

"FIFAHUN looked at Smeb, his expression grave:"

"\"Jinghao, you should know... \""

"\"I know it fully, and it's very clear; I'm not arrogant. \""

"Smeb's expression was also solemn as he reiterated:"

"\"I, am not arrogant. \""

"\"Just from an objective standpoint, I know our ban spots aren't enough. \""

"\"You see, Lee Sin must be banned, Syndra must be banned... \""

"Smeb folded his fingers."

"Score interjected urgently: \"Wait, who said Syndra... \""

"Smeb raised his hand: \"Please hear me out, Dongbin bro—I agree Syndra must be banned, and I believe He Kui and Shi Xiang also agree. If you look down on Li Zhixun, I think a former world champion who could make Li Xiang He sit on the bench deserves some respect, at least before we become world champions... \""

"The two bottom laners simultaneously smiled and gave Smeb a thumbs-up."

"Smeb didn't smile; he shifted his gaze from Score's slightly annoyed face, looked up at the coach, and returned to the previous topic:"

"\"Ban Lee Sin, ban Syndra... \""

"\"Coach, we only have one ban spot left. \""

"\"If it weren't for the condition that Ashe must be snatched, we would definitely agree to ban Galio. \""

"\"But Ashe is too important to us. \""

"\"Then if we don't pay enough of a price, how could they possibly give Ashe to us on the blue side? \""

"FIFAHUN was speechless."

"Yes, Ashe is too important for KT; snatching one champion increases the win rate by over twenty percent, which no other champion can match."

"Doesn't VG know that?"

"Impossible; VG knows this better than anyone."

"So this game VG is extremely likely to take the blue side, their ban pressure is far less than KT's— why would they hand over a twenty percent win rate to you? Know that VG has many ways to deal with the frost archer; as the first side to ban and pick in the initial round, they can ban or grab the frost archer, and even if it's not because of higher priority that VG passes on the frost archer, even if VG lets the frost archer through, whether KT dares to pick it is a question."

"Because that is extremely likely to be a trap."

"Smeb's analysis is based on reality, which FIFAHUN cannot deny."

"In game three, KT is on the red side; they can't have it both ways."

"Smeb saw FIFAHUN's expression relax, so he seized the moment and directly gave FIFAHUN a reassuring pill:"

"\"Please believe me, coach— unless they ban all physical champions suitable for top lane, I guarantee I will make him unable to leave the top lane! \""

"The restroom was so quiet you could hear a pin drop."

"Nobody spoke."

"Score was a bit angry, also keeping silent."

"Although FIFAHUN had inwardly been convinced by Smeb, he still remained silent for a long time."

"A knocking sound rang out; a staff member pushed open a crack in the door and shouted."

"The manager CuiXianjun, sitting behind everyone, glanced at his watch and had to issue a reminder:"

"\"Everyone, break time is over; it's time to go on stage. \""

"FIFAHUN withdrew from his thoughts, exhaled lightly; it seemed he had already made a decision. He stared at Smeb's eyes:"

"\"Then tell me, what champion are you preparing to use against Galio? \""

"Smeb glanced at Pawn and answered:"

"\"A champion that both I and Yuan Shuo can play. \""

"……"

The knocking sound rang out simultaneously in the VG lounge here.

And before this, the VG members likewise held a discussion about the possible BP situation that might arise in the third game.

Compared to before the first game started, the atmosphere in the VG lounge had cooled a little, but it hadn't dropped to freezing; everyone was in pretty good shape. Losing is losing—there's no need to put on a brave face, nor to look glum.

It's not like we haven't lost before.

At the end of VG's discussion, there was such a conversation:

Hearing Liang Yan's guess, Tabe's face filled with disbelief as he exclaimed in shock: 'This... can't be; the opponent hardly ever wins when they put Galio against us in scrims—would they really pick it?'

Fu Lan Duo: 'I also think it's not very likely.'

Easyhoon: 'But Jiao Shen is right; they indeed don't have enough ban slots, and they surely still want to pick Ice, so we can give it to them and set a trap elsewhere.'

Zhu Xiaolong shook his head: 'KT knows us well; they won't fall for the trap—just play normally.'

Xiao Duan: 'Then if they really let us have Galio, is there some sneaky trick?'

Fu Lan Duo: 'Maybe we should just ban it...'

Gangzi: 'What the heck? Are we banning Galio? Don't chicken out!'

Sima Laozei simply flipped the middle finger.