DT fought out of the lower bracket and advanced to the finals.
In addition to enjoying the benefits of the "resurrection match", DT also has to face a very unfavorable test of consecutive battles.
After playing against VG, DT only had one day to rest and will soon face the finals against IG.
Moreover, this day cannot be fully used for rest and adjustment. I must spare half of the time to cooperate with the LPL official to shoot the finals promotional video, pre-match vcr, etc.
In comparison, IG at least still has buffer time, unlike DT who is almost spinning.
It's also interesting to say that it was DT who took the lead in proposing changes to the competition system. Unexpectedly, he was "ambushed" by himself.
Of course, this is just a joke. Even if DT loses the final because of this, it is because of inferior skills and should not be blamed on the competition system.
Besides, the shortened offseason is not necessarily a good thing for the winner group in a sense.
Unless the winner's group can accurately predict which team will emerge from the loser's group, they can only make two preparations.
On the contrary, the teams in the loser group have already determined their opponents, so if they are ambitious enough, they can make arrangements for the finals in advance.
In short, taken together, the current competition system is relatively fair and will not put any side at a disadvantage.
Fortunately for the audience, it’s hard to even take a break while watching the game intensely.
……
The next day, the night of the finals.
The huge international sports, culture and performing arts center is packed with seats early in the morning.
This LPL playoffs is regarded by many players as the most brutal and valuable playoffs in LPL history.
As the final of this playoffs, it naturally attracts more attention.
The online live broadcast room was also packed with viewers early.
"Faker has won a total of 8 league championship trophies in the LCK. If he can win the championship in the LPL this spring, he will be the first 'Nine Champions' among the four top leagues!"
"I had the impression that IG had many bright seasons, but when I checked, I found that IG had never won the LPL league championship. This shows how cruel the competition in the LPL is!"
"No matter who wins the championship, DT or IG, LPL will usher in a new king."
"IG has been defeated in the finals for several consecutive seasons. Please gain some momentum this time and let the handsome Rookie win the league championship!"
"In addition to Brother Li, DT has 8 league championships, and Xiangguo also has 2 league championships. The ten-champion midfielder combination sounds a bit scary!"
"Hurry up, I've already ordered takeout, and I'm just waiting for the game to be served."
Not long after, the lights at the game dimmed, and fists and the LPL logo flashed on the big screen.
Next, is the promotional video for this finals.
The IG part was shot quite well, basically just posing and doing some cool moves.
However, when it's DT's turn, the style of painting takes a sharp turn.
……
In a dimly lit room, a figure faces away from the camera, sitting in front of a desk, with his hands crossed on the armrests of the chair.
As the chair turned, the light gradually illuminated the man's face.
The auditorium instantly erupted with the screams of countless female fans, uh, there were also cheers from male fans.
The one who appears in the camera is Zhuge Liang.
Different from the previous image, Zhuge Liang in the picture has a strong slicked back hair, showing a cold and sinister temperament against the backdrop of light and shadow effects.
However, such a strong difference in temperament shocked the audience.
There were all kinds of ear-piercing prairie dog screams at the scene, and the barrage surged in the live broadcast room.
"Ah~~~Brother, kill me!"
"Wolong's makeup, I'm so good at it, it's so criminal!"
"Damn it, is this still a promotional video for LPL? Take it out and play it alone, it will feel like a blockbuster!"
"Don't watch it, don't watch it anymore, Labor Gil has moved!"
"You pretty dogs just want to lick the screen. Unlike me, you only feel sorry for Wolong who is forced to open his business."
"Good guy, Wolong will never miss the finals promotional video."
The promotional video continues.
Zhuge Liang took out a stack of photos from the drawer, played with them twice like playing cards, and then casually threw them on the table.
"Do it cleanly." He turned around and said coldly.
The screen then moved to the table, giving a close-up of these photos.
The portraits in the photo are all players from TES, FPX, V5, and VG.
The camera turned and players wearing DT uniforms appeared one after another.
However, the image and temperament of the contestants are also very different from the past, and they play their roles very well.
Bin, a young man, wore a black baseball cap. When he followed the person in front of him into the elevator, he subconsciously pulled down the brim of his hat and blocked the camera's position with his back.
In the dim underground passage, Xiang Guo was carrying a baseball bat, and the bat was dragged on the ground, making a heart-wrenching sound.
iboy stood under a tall building, counting the floors one by one with his fingers, then showed a slightly cruel smile, snapped his fingers and turned around to leave.
Keria was lying on the railing of the bridge, leisurely admiring the river view at night. A van was parked behind him, and a faint whine came from inside, as if someone had been gagged.
The screen jumped again, and Bing Jing stood respectfully in front of Zhuge Liang's desk.
"Boss, it's all done, no flaws left!" Bing Jing said with a gesture.
The corner of Zhuge Liang's mouth curled up, and he threw out a stack of photos again.
"This is the final goal!" Zhuge Liang said coldly.
The photos this time are of course IG players.
"Understood, I will let that person do it this time!" Bing Jing put away the photo and said with a slight satisfaction.
Zhuge Liang did not speak, but nodded slightly.
The screen went dark and then changed to the first perspective.
The man arrived at tonight's competition venue at a leisurely pace and walked to the door of the IG lounge in a familiar way.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
With three knocks on the door, the promotional video came to an abrupt end.
The audience was in an uproar. What’s next?
"Damn it, labor and management just got excited about it, but it ended here?"
"It's true, Faker has been ostracized, and even such a huge promotional video didn't even give him a straight face (dog head)!"
"Which genius came up with this idea? The promotional video was shot like a micro-movie, with chicken legs added."
"I don't have to watch the game. The follow-up plot must be arranged. I'm waiting to see Brother Li mowing the grass without mercy!"
"Faker: Death is knocking on the door! Don't even think about running away!"
"Compared with the DT part, the previous IG part was just like a mess. Are the LPL officials so biased?"
"I have a story, iboy and Keria tried their best to pretend to be fierce, but instead they looked a little cute. Bing Jing, on the other hand, played the bitch very well. I guess he was acting in his true colors, right?"
While the audience was talking a lot and still immersed in the promotional video just now, the three commentators tonight appeared.
"Hello everyone, welcome to the finals of the 2019 LPL Spring Playoffs. I'm the commentator."
"Good evening everyone, I'm Miller."
"Hello everyone, I am Zeyuan."
This chapter has been completed!