Chapter 7: I can

"I, my contract hasn't..."

Trick also knew Ka Lao Si had made this decision impulsively, so he wanted to say his contract with the team still had a few days left, to buy time, hoping that after Ka Lao Si calmed down he might change his mind.

But Ka Lao Si didn't give him a chance, directly bringing up a contract clause:

"You insulted Chinese players in your stream; this will severely affect the club's reputation and image among Chinese players. According to the contract, when a player's behavior severely harms the club's interests, the club has the right to unilaterally terminate the contract."

"Of course, if you disagree, you can go to the league to file a grievance."

"Not only does the LPL have the ACE Alliance, but the Europe Region also has its own alliance; the names differ, but their nature is basically the same."

Ka Lao Si gave Trick a cold sneer, the mockery in his smile growing thicker:

"But I don't advise you to do that, because your stream left concrete evidence; filing a grievance would be pointless, as the league will only further support my decision."

Ka Lao Si's words weren't empty bluster at all.

With such a huge base of Chinese players, the EU won't give up that big a slice of the pie; Trick's insult mainly affects G2, but broadly speaking, it will indeed to some extent damage the Europe Region's image in the eyes of Chinese players.

Trick isn't stupid; he knows Ka Lao Si isn't speaking empty words.

Now there's really no way out.

He then tried to appeal by citing his past contributions to the team, and said that if he left, Emperor, the AD player who joined the team with him as a fellow Korean import, would also leave.

However…

"Well then, you can all get lost together."

Ka Lao Si said with a smile.

Emperor was basically a good-for-nothing.

When the MSI group stage was halfway through, Ka Lao Si had already decided to replace those two useless bottom laners; he now even had substitutes lined up, and this afternoon he sneaked out to meet that domestic bottom lane duo, the talks went smoothly and they had reached a preliminary cooperation agreement, so he came back in high spirits.

Speaking of which, Ka Lao Si's move was underhanded, because that duo's contract with their original team also had only a few days left.

According to Riot's rules, players whose contracts haven't expired cannot be approached by other teams; Ka Lao Si's behavior is basically sneaking behind Riot's back to poach, which would get him fined if Riot found out, sued if the opposing team's management found out, and hung from a utility pole if the opposing team's fans found out.

But from G2's perspective, Ka Lao Si had done his utmost.

Of course, he's the boss of G2.

Trick didn't know Emperor was originally slated for replacement; he thought Ka Lao Si was just being impulsive again, hot-headed and wanting to kick Emperor out as well.

He dragged his brother into it, yet Trick felt no guilt, instead secretly rejoicing.

Now he had confidence.

If they lose both cores at once, G2 is doomed!

In a few days, if Ka Lao Si can't find anyone, won't he have to beg them to return?

By then, Trick could not only raise his price but also add a condition: have Ka Lao Si kick Liang Yan out.

Otherwise, they won't come back!

What can Ka Lao Si do? He'll surely have to accept—otherwise, where would G2 find two Korean-import-level players to fill the spots on short notice?

Thus, Trick not only avenged today's slight but also gained concrete benefits.

Satisfied!

After running these thoughts through his mind, Trick felt as calm as if he'd taken a tranquilizer—his heart wasn't racing, he wasn't out of breath, and even a smile appeared on his face. He stood up:

"OK, I'm leaving... no, we're leaving."

Before leaving the office, Trick glanced back, his meaningful gaze sweeping over Ka Lao Si and the silent figure sitting opposite him.

Finally he threw down one line:

"Boss, I only hope you won't regret it, although I think it's already unavoidable."

Tsk...

This guy probably really has no brains.

Liang Yan sat silently in his chair, sighing in admiration.

Sure enough, Trick's words were like pouring oil on the fire; Ka Lao Si jumped to his feet:

"Get out——!!!"

……

Trick left.

Ka Lao Si glanced at Liang Yan, sat down, and silently pondered the matter.

The atmosphere was a bit awkward.

But Liang Yan wouldn't miss such a good opportunity; he spoke up:

"Are you considering who to replace?"

Ka Lao Si lifted his eyelids but still said nothing.

Liang Yan didn't beat around the bush, pointing at his nose and saying directly:

"Jungle, I can do it."

"Oh."

Ka Lao Si forced a smile, looking at Liang Yan,

"I'll consider it; go back to train for now."

Liang Yan's words, to Ka Lao Si at this moment, were like telling a three-year-old that since his parents aren't free, he can go out to play.

Logically there's no problem, but nobody would dare do that.

So Ka Lao Si just heard it out, gave a perfunctory reply, and moved on, still thinking about his own affairs, comparing the few available substitutes in his mind.

Putting a completely inexperienced newcomer directly into a team to shoulder the main burden?

Or rather, the jungle position, which relies most on experience and mentality?

Really, don't joke…

In Ka Lao Si's mind, this option was simply passed over.

Of course, Liang Yan also knew this wouldn't be so easy to achieve.

It's time to show his strength.

He said:

"Half a day.

"I only need half a day.

"You can contact any European team and let me play a few practice matches.

"If I lose even one match.

"I will never bring this up again."

Fortunately this isn't the LPL, otherwise after Liang Yan said that, he'd likely hear a teasing remark—"How many drinks did you have to end up like this?"

But Ka Lao Si wouldn't undermine a player's confidence at a time like this.

Don't talk about taking advantage of an opening; anyone who doesn't want to be a team's starting player in the youth academy is absolutely a deadbeat, but Ka Lao Si greatly admires Liang Yan's ambition.

Although his confidence seems overly abundant, he dares to guarantee not losing a single match.

But no matter what, Ka Lao Si is still willing to give him a tryout opportunity.

Come to think of it, this is actually Liang Yan's official team tryout?

Then Ka Lao Si realized—he had never watched a match video of Liang Yan up to now.

Ka Lao Si felt a bit strange, as if something had subtly changed from this moment onward.

But after thinking it over, Ka Lao Si felt relieved—signing Liang Yan without a tryout had little to do with ability; it was mainly because Liang Yan is Chinese and has good looks, and signing him helps expand the Chinese market.

Other reasons come second.

Liang Yan has the national server King rank as a baseline, so his ability can't be far off—at worst he could just be kept as an idle person, a second-team squad filler, not costing much.

Discovering that this kid's temperament suits his taste is already a huge surprise; as for anything else, Ka Lao Si never expected it.

Yes, Ka Lao Si still has no idea that he accidentally drew an SSR card.