Chapter 81

G2 Ji Di, training room.

Evening, around five o'clock.

After the practice match against H2K ended, Ka Lao Si gathered everyone for a pre‑match discussion, and also reviewed the new patch's knowledge points.

Everyone sat in a circle, with Ka Lao Si and Tang Anna sitting in front.

Tang Anna held her work notes, reviewing the key changes of the 6.12 patch for the team.

This patch was launched on the Europe server in mid‑month, after two weeks of public testing, it was officially launched on the stage today.

The changes in 6.12 are fewer than in 6.11, but their impact on the stage is greater than that of 6.11.

"Xia Lu should pay special attention to: the stacking mechanism of the talent 【War Fervor】 changed from stacking 2 layers on skill hit to stacking 1 layer, while melee champions still have the trait of stacking 2 layers on basic attacks; this change mainly affects long‑range champions like EZ who rely on skills, so if we pick this champion, Zven needs to be careful—matches we could win before might now be unwinnable."

Saying this, Tang Anna paused, glanced at Ka Lao Si,

"However, just as I said a few days ago, we should avoid picking EZ in this patch as much as possible; if nothing unexpected happens, other teams should also make the same choice as us."

"It doesn't matter, anyway I don't really like playing EZ either."

Zven chuckled.

Ka Lao Si also nodded:

"Anything else?"

"The other… uh, there's also what Liang Yan mentioned, which isn't written in the patch notes—the change to the kill experience mechanism; we should also pay attention to this, because if we still calculate it the old way, it could lead to a misjudgment of the timing for leveling up."

"Other than that, there's nothing else."

Ka Lao Si then flipped open the notebook resting on his thigh:

"Xiao Yu Ren burst damage, priority lowered; 【Indomitable Grasp】 reduced healing, does not affect Maokai's priority but we should try to minimize lane sustain; 【War Fervor】 nerfed, EZ falls out of meta; finally, the adjustment to the kill experience mechanism. That's basically these four points, I didn't miss anything, right?"

"No."

"OK."

Ka Lao Si snapped the notebook shut, his gaze slowly sweeping over everyone,

"Today is the final match of our first round‑robin; so far we've only lost one game, I don't want to add another loss after today, everyone understand?"

The crowd responded enthusiastically:

"Understood!!!"

Ka Lao Si nodded satisfactorily, stood up, waved his fists and roared:

"Guys!"

"Let's turn the Berlin Arena back into the 'G2 brutally beating FNC scene'!"

"Let's go!!!"

……

Berlin Arena.

The VIT vs. S04 noob clash had ended a while ago; the audience, who had laughed so hard they fell over from the teams' various ridiculous mistakes, had gotten up from the ground, sat upright in the stands, and were quietly waiting for the next match to begin.

A hint of the impending battle's hot vibe entered everyone's blood vessels; as the blood flowed, it gradually spread throughout the body, making everyone feel somewhat restless.

The host's sudden voice reignited the atmosphere at the venue:

"Welcome back to the Berlin Arena!"

"Throughout the Spring Split, this place has been called the 'G2 brutally beating FNC scene'."

"Today, the two sides have returned here again."

"On one side is the former Europe's King, FNC! They were the pioneers and founders of Europe's glorious era, they witnessed EU's rise from glory to decline, and in this year's Spring Split they were also dethroned from the throne by a brand‑new team."

"And the team that dethroned them is none other than the squad set to play today—the G2 that was nearly invincible throughout the Spring Split but stumbled at MSI."

"After MSI ended, we once thought G2 was done for and FNC would reclaim its Europe's King title, but as the Summer Split progressed we were shocked to discover—no! G2's strength still makes all of Europe fearful."

"Furthermore, after introducing the new jungler Firrrrrre, they have become even more frightening than the G2 of the Spring Split; to date they have already secured a 9‑game winning streak (in games)."

"However, G2's road to conquest has not yet reached its end; in this round of matchups they have nearly beaten every opponent, but they are still missing the most crucial one."

"Exactly, it's today!"

"This isn't just a regular season match!"

"This is Europe's El Clasico!!"

The BGM suddenly blasted, instantly igniting everyone's passion; amid the host's passionate, soaring voice, the two teams' players entered one after another.

The moment Liang Yan appeared, the cheers at the venue were no less than those for FNC's superstar European icon Rekkles.

"This kid…"

The FNC players were already seated in the player area, watching Liang Yan walk toward the player bench amid the arena's cheers, when someone began to comment:

"He's only just played a few matches, why does he have such high popularity?"

"Have you watched his stream? Over four thousand subscribers, that's too fake!"

"I can't figure it out; I feel there are just too many brainless viewers these days."

"Don't discuss these off‑court matters."

Ou Cheng (Rekkles), sitting with eyes closed in the chair, suddenly spoke; while speaking his eyes remained shut, he paused, then said:

"If you can win all your matches from debut and take every MVP, you too can gain such popularity."

Everyone immediately fell silent.

On the big screen, the camera switched to the commentator's desk.

Today appearing on the commentator's desk are Quickshot and Deficio, that old duo beloved by European viewers.

Sjokz also sat in the analyst's seat next to Quickshot.

The three titans of European commentary have gathered together, showing how much the organizers value this match.

Quickshot was the first to speak:

Wow, I already sense the pre‑battle atmosphere, I feel the heat of the venue, today's match—I believe everyone present has been eagerly awaiting it.

Come on, you two, regarding this match, do you two have anything to say?

Deficio immediately took over the topic:

Well, first of all, no matter what, after today this venue will have to be renamed, either 'FNC Revenge Scene' or 'G2 Crushing FNC Scene', that's quite fun.

Sjokz covered her mouth and laughed lightly.

Quickshot turned toward her:

Teacher Sjokz, did you think of something worth being happy about?

Ahaha, yes, I actually thought of some interesting things.

Please go ahead.

YellOwStaR isn't back from North America, right? He was discarded by TSM, then rejoined FNC as the starting support, and earlier Doublelift still said on Twitter that G2's new jungler is a monster; the rumor is that TSM got crushed by G2 in their scrims.

Hmm?

Also Kikis, who was also poached by FNC from G2 as a top laner, appears in today's starting lineup, whereas the previous starting top laner Gamsu has been demoted to the bench.

Then?

Then I want to say, if FNC wins this match today, this venue could actually have another name.

What is it?

Old team's broken defense scene.