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Episode 194 – Perfect Scream (3)
Early morning.
Lee Kyung-bok was connected to the Mystic League. However, it wasn't the Purge Day team members by his side.
“Whoa, I lost again.”
Tier One jungler, Elephant, let out a short sigh. His match against Lee Kyung-bok to recover his skills was over, and the result was no different this time.
“I thought it might be possible if you did it with Ragnello… … ”
Unlike before, Lee Kyung-bok chose Ragnell instead of Yami. It was because of Elephant's request.
“As expected from what I saw on TV, you are amazing.”
Lee Kyung-bok laughed at those words and deselected the champion.
“Who would I have learned from?”
“No, I’m not as good as Purple-nim.”
The elephant glanced at him with a slightly weary expression. Lee Kyung-bok smiled even more deeply and rolled his eyes.
“But do you have time to watch the broadcast? You must be very busy because of MCK.”
“Oh, other kids are like that, but I have some free time.”
The elephant shrugged.
“I just need to practice with Purple to improve my skills. If I play a practice game, I’ll get eliminated and not participate.”
"aha……"
The 'real' he needed was enough practice with Lee Kyung-bok. That's why Elephant was able to relax.
“Oh, of course I don’t play all the time. I do monitor other kids when they practice.”
He quickly changed the subject, making excuses.
“Purple, are you ready for the next scream?”
“Yes, I am working hard.”
“Do you think you’ll win?”
“Well, I guess I’ll have to give it a try. But I’m still looking forward to it. After all, the opposing team leader is a former pro gamer.”
Elephant couldn't sense any tension from Lee Kyung-bok.
'The mindset is really different.'
Rather than feeling anxious, his expression was bright, as if he was truly looking forward to it.
“It might not be an easy match for Senior Caffeine.”
“Are you that good? Of course, you’re a high-level player and you’re a former pro-gamer, so your skills are excellent… … ”
Lee Kyung-bok tilted his head slightly and rolled his eyes.
“I couldn’t really get a feel for it with old videos.”
“Ah, he’s a first-generation pro-gamer, so I’ve never met him in person. But I’ve heard a lot about him.”
Elephant searched his memory and chose his words.
“They say that in the early days of virtual reality, sync wasn’t as good as it is now. So there was a ‘delay’ between the user’s intention and the actual reflection.”
“Is there a delay?”
“Yes, yes. It felt like a bit of a pre-input, post-reaction. But at that time, Caffeine senior had such a good sense that he even took that delay into account when playing.”
"oh……"
When Lee Kyung-bok showed interest, Elephant searched his memories more actively. He thought it was a chance to repay him even a little.
“There are many pro gamers with good physiques, but isn’t it different to have a great game sense?”
“That’s right. Calculating and responding to delays requires predicting the opponent’s actions.”
“Yes, yes. But now that the sync issue has been resolved, his potential has exploded. His nickname is not Caffeine for nothing, right? He gets his nickname because he ‘awakens’ in every match.”
“Oh, I thought you were a coffee lover.”
When Lee Kyung-bok smiled awkwardly, he smiled too.
“No, that would be true too. Anyway, the most surprising thing is the champion pool.”
“If you start from the beginning, you will definitely have a wider range of options.”
“Yes, he has a long career and thanks to his unique sense, he adapts to champions really quickly. He knows how to play a lot of champions.”
“Well, you need to know the opposing champion to be able to respond right away.”
“Yes, that’s right. ‘You see as much as you know.’ That’s not a saying for nothing.”
It was difficult to deal with something that I didn't know. The more I knew, the easier it was to deal with it, but there were differences in that 'knowledge'.
Wouldn't it be better to know how to do it yourself rather than just knowing it in your head?
“Even though the mid laner is in the sub-order position, he is mainly in charge of ordering thanks to that experience.”
“Ahem… … Then, there may not be much point in restraining Caffeine with a ban card.”
“I guess so, since there are plenty of champions to replace him anyway.”
Lee Kyung-bok nodded his head.
“But this is a story from the prime of your life. Mystic has also been patched a lot since you retired. The meta has changed, so the pool has probably decreased, but you still need to be careful.”
“Oh, but why did you retire?”
The elephant smiled bitterly at that question.
“Although the transition to virtual reality has extended the lifespan of athletes, the aging curve seems to be inevitable.”
"ah……"
“There was an interview where you said that you were frustrated and realized your limits after reaching the final of the Mid Cup. You decided to retire so that you could give more opportunities to your juniors rather than continue to take your place while trying again.”
“Really? I didn’t know that.”
As Lee Kyung-bok opened his eyes wide, Elephant nodded.
“People tease him, calling him an old fart, but I’ve heard that he’s someone who really thinks about his juniors. I’ve never met him in person, but I respect him.”
“Then I should treat you appropriately. Thank you for the good information.”
Lee Kyung-bok said with a smile.
“Thanks, that gave me an interesting idea.”
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Purge Day 2nd Scream broadcast.
The number of viewers has increased even more than before.
-Wow lol I'm going to hit 40,000 like this
-What the heck, 40,000 people are watching Scream? Lol
-There are a lot of Latte Pro fans, but not to this extent, right?
-Looking at the community, it seems like they came from other groups tooㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Ah haha, did you feel a sense of crisis after seeing Perfect Ragnell?
-Are you a Don Damas fan?
Many people thought that Latte Pro was a better candidate to win than Team Plus Alpha. So it was natural that this scrim would receive more attention than the first one.
Moreover, the skills that Purge Day showed in the first scrim were shocking, and fans from groups other than Group A also came to watch the game.
-The number of relay channels is now over 20,000 ㅋㅋㅋ
-Huh? Why are there so many there?
-I guess the name caffeine is red too?
-Really ㅋㅋ Even though caffeine is first generation, it can be called monthly.
-Scream had a total of 60,000 viewers?
-This crazy smurf is seriously the best ever ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
Foreigners also flocked to the relay channel. With so many people interested, when the scheduled broadcast time arrived, the two team leaders, Genome and Caffeine, greeted each other and began to give guidance, just like before.
“I’m sure you’re all curious about the Scream schedule. Team Leader Caffeine, how many times would be appropriate?”
“Wouldn’t the more you practice, the better?”
“Yes, the Latte Pro team has asked us to do this several times.”
Genome paused briefly, looked at the camera, and struck a strange pose.
“But I refuse!”
-No lol What's with the pose lol
-Jojo drip there?!
-???: One of the things this punk likes the most is saying "NO" to those he thinks are strong!
-Pangmer instinct lol
-Is this 'perfect ugliness'?
-No lol why are you so completely ugly!?
-It's even funnier that the caffeine guy next to me is so indifferent ㅅㅂㅋㅋㅋ
Since it was a performance that had been discussed in advance, caffeine didn't react much.
“Yes, this was a joke. Since the LattePro team accepted our request, we decided to end this scrim in one go.”
He smiled and continued, seemingly satisfied with the viewers' reaction.
“Isn’t there anyone who doesn’t know Mr. Caffeine’s analytical skills?”
“You are too kind.”
Caffeine answered him indifferently and glanced back at Lee Kyung-bok.
“We also came to this conclusion after watching the scrims with Plus Alpha. The Purge Day team impact was so great that it seemed like it would take more time to analyze.”
“Yes, we decided to end the scrim today. Instead! It’s not a best-of-three match, right?”
“Yes, it’s a valuable opportunity for us as well, and we need to secure as much data as possible. Today’s scrim will be a best-of-five series.”
At those words, laughter broke out in the chat window.
-Ah haha I almost regretted it but I immediately made up for the loss
-Really lol, it's such a shame about the 2nd edition!
-What Sol? Why 2nd edition?
-According to the upper formula, it's correct, right?
-Oh lol Plus Alpha is also a best of 3 format, but you only played 2 games?
-This time we're only doing 3 rounds.
-Is the victory already decided?
-Ah, that's 'Perfect Science'
Meanwhile, Genome and Caffeine shook hands.
“Please take it easy.”
“This is what you have to say.”
The viewers' attention was drawn to the conversation between the two people.
-Look at that little rat bastard opening his mouth right away lol
-It seems really scary lol
-This game is bound to be a mid-fight.
-You can die, but don't die in an absurd way!
-That's what I'm saying, as long as you don't get a genomic kick.
-But I think it'll be okay if Godple covers it?
When comparing the differences in capabilities between Genome and Caffeine, the winner was quickly determined. However, the topic of the chat window quickly changed.
This was because the more important ban pick had begun.
[Champion 'Jamal' has been kicked from the battlefield]
This time, Purge Day was first. Viewers were excited when Genome chose 'Prophet' Jamal.
-?
-What are you talking about here?
-What? It's true that caffeine is being controlled, but
-Isn't Jamal second in line?
-Yeah, caffeine champion Victor
-What does it imply?
Jamal was a champion who was good at caffeine, but he wasn't considered the 'best' champion.
Perhaps because the choice was surprising to him, Caffeine didn't use the ban card right away.
[The opposing team banished their champion 'Yami' from the battlefield]
His choice was made with about three seconds left on the time limit.
-As expected, Yamine lol
-Ah haha first of all I have to quit Perfect Yami
-Is this caffeine waging psychological warfare?
-You were trying to make it look like you had other options prepared?
-It's definitely a bit different from Plus Alpha ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-But what I'm saying is that Yami can't be king lol
Second ban card selection in a row.
This time, Genome didn't choose the champion easily. He crossed his arms and tilted his head from side to side as if he was thinking about it.
-Huh? It's no use pretending to be a pro now!
-Ah haha, choose quickly!
-No, that seems like a real concern lol
-Really lol Your life depends on it
-Just trust Godple and ban him!
-I know you're going to choose Victor anyway.
Despite the urging in the chat window, Genome delayed his decision. He chose his champion with two seconds left on the time limit.
His choice was Dasakin, the 'Wanderer'.
A question mark appeared in the chat window, but it didn't last long.
This was because caffeine used the ban card immediately.
[The opposing team banished their champion 'Gaien' from the battlefield]
The target was none other than Eclipse's main champion, Justice Knight Gaien.
-You're saying you're keeping Ikle in check?
-What is a time difference attack?
-Wow lol a pro is a pro
-The time limit is reduced!
-Is Mr. Lee's sub-champ revealed!?
-But then, wouldn't one of Furzan and Pugnelle be open?
-I'm confused, I'm confused!
-If it were me, I could just blank out lol
As the chat window stirred, Genie's expression changed. He immediately turned his head and exchanged glances with Lee Kyung-bok.
When Lee Kyung-bok nodded slightly, Genome immediately moved his hand.
-Oh? Hahahaha.
-Top laner check here?
-It seems like Mr. Lee is helping lol
-Are you still not familiar with sub-champs?
-Wow lol what is going on here
The final pick for Purge Day is 'Rock Lifeform' Palmite. He is the main champion chosen by LattePro's top laner.
-No;;; But then Victor is open?
-Maybe you'll just throw away the mid?
-You opened up the best champions to each other?
-No matter what happens, it's guaranteed to be super fun, right?
-Purzan or Pugnell!
-???: Okay, I've decided!
-What kind of theater of life is this? Lol
-I can hear the BGM! I can hear it!
-What the hell is the Theater of Life!
Now all that was left was to choose caffeine. And the decision didn't take long.
[The opposing team banished their champion 'Ragnel' from the battlefield]
After both teams finished their ban picks, the screen was blocked. While each team selected their champions, viewers analyzed the ban picks.
-Wow lol your judgment is good
-I really thought it would be Ragnell lol
-Anyway, Genome can't handle caffeine, so preparing for ganking is a higher priority.
– It's true that Ragnell is more difficult to gank.
– In this case, it seems like Hanta will be important?
-Wow ㅋㅋ The caffeine ban pick is really art ㅋㅋㅋ
-Really ㅋㅋ Top laner is Ikle-nim's sub-champion, so he's confident he can eat mid laner
-ㅇㅇ It's hard to see the bottom being dominant either
-I don't know what will happen to the game if this happens.
The atmosphere was a bit more subdued than at first. However, the atmosphere soon turned around again when the champions of both teams were revealed.
Not only the viewers but also the Latte Pro team members were all wide-eyed.
-?
-What is the status of the sub champion, Ikle?!
-Kaiser mode is coming out?
-No! Kaiser Mode is also a knight!
-What the hell lol What the hell is blackening lol
Eclipse's sub-champion was 'Ghost Knight', Kaisermode.
The sight of him in black armor with a dark green aura flowing through him was far from the conventional image of 'chivalry'.
But that was just a minor thing.
There was a real twist.
“DD… … ”
Everyone's eyes were turned towards the champion 'DD' who had taken up position in the mid lane.
Caffeine's eyes narrowed.
DD's owner was not Genome.
“Purple is playing?”
Lee Kyung-bok has taken his place as the mid laner. And the person taking his place as the jungler is none other than.
Shaka the 'Mad Clown' was Genome.
-Position change?!
-Wow lol I couldn't even imagine lol
-What the heck lol story lol
-Plus alpha! You were right!
-Yikes lol, there was a reason you opened your mouth in advance, you little rat.
-Really ㅋㅋ Now that I think about it, asking me to go easy was a trick?
-That's right, f*ckㅋㅋㅋ
-What are you doing while going into the jungle?
-You're trying to hide this with a genomic kick!?
-Is this the black corporate strategy?
-Wow… I got goosebumps lol
Lee Kyung-bok smiled brightly at the chat window response.
“Haven’t I been running around doing sales until now? Today, I’m working in the office and it’s Ji-sa’s turn to be busy.”
At that comment, 'ㅋㅋㅋ' quickly rose up in the chat window.
-Ah haha, is riding the line an office job? haha
-Jungling is definitely the eldest son of the outside worldㅋㅋㅋ
-You bastard, you've been sucking honey, so now you're going to have a hard timeㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-If you're just starting out, you should go into sales lol
-No;; But did you originally know how to do DD?
Lee Kyung-bok added a word to the concerns that appeared occasionally.
“How can the CEO not know the duties of his employees? Shouldn’t he have known all the tasks before he could give orders?”
The information that Lee Kyung-bok's magic gathers is not only about the enemy. Lee Kyung-bok has memorized in his head not only the DD but also the other team members' champion usage methods.
-Purple ON!
-Wow lol, then the tables have turned?
-Really lol, all my expectations for Latte Pro were shattered
-Really ㅋㅋ I guess you only thought about dealing with the Godple jungle
-In reality, Latte Pro blew two bank cards, right?
-???: Yeah~ Ban me~ I'm not going to do jungle anyway~
-Oh my gosh, this is so cool
The viewers couldn't hide their joy, and it wasn't just because they embarrassed Latte Pro.
Above all, with this position change.
-So, caffeine and Gotpl are combined?
-mchdmchng
-Besides, caffeine is the main champion Victor lol
-But somehow I don't think it'll be a problem if it's a god-like game
-This is seriously fun
-It's already fun even without watching it ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
The mainstay of both teams.
This was because a head-on showdown between Lee Kyung-bok and caffeine was realized.