Chapter 30: Oscar Rating 9.0!

Chapter 30: An Oscar-Worthy 9.0!

Originally, Xun had chosen Jarvan IV with the intention of starting at the Blue Buff, clearing three camps in the top jungle to hit level 3 quickly, and then rotating bot to assist Senna and Lucian.

For one, Lucian and Senna were almost guaranteed to secure lane priority early on. If they could find an opportunity to gank during the laning phase, the three of them could rush the first Dragon, then pivot top to take the Rift Herald, effectively securing half the game.

For another, a Blitzcrank top... even if you went to gank for him, you might not catch the target, and even if you caught them, you might not secure the kill.

Thus, Xun had his plan set at the start.

However, just over two minutes into the match, Cheng Xian’s Blitzcrank had already secured a solo kill. Seeing this, Xun immediately hailed him as a "beast" and began roaming toward the top lane with his flag in hand.

Was it off-target? No, it was a calculated miss!

In less than two seconds, Cho’Gath let out a miserable cry and dissolved into light.

This is why, in the grand data of public matches, the win rate for the Blue side is slightly higher than the Red side—the Blue side’s overall mouse movement naturally leans toward the upper right. Moving the mouse toward the upper right is far smoother than moving it toward the lower left.

This substitute support had only played three games before this, and he had taken MVP in all three.

Cheng Xian sneered. A champion’s ability kit determines how easy a small skirmish is to fight. A person’s conditioned reflex in a crisis cannot lie.

He lightly tapped his E key—Demacian Standard.

Blitzcrank’s fists were brimming with electrical energy. The rusty rocket grab ejected from the robot’s wrist like a small cannonball, flying straight toward Cho’Gath’s face.

What was going on? A player error? This mistake was too absurd.

369, having been solo-killed by the support, was still holding a grudge, waiting for this double-kill to boost his morale. He quickly manipulated his mouse, preparing to dodge.

"Huh? What is this?" Guan Zeyuan frowned slightly as he saw the move. "What is the meaning of this flag? Don't mess around, Xun! You’re in a professional match!"

Because of the lack of vision, neither side could see the other. The two junglers had unknowingly arrived at the top lane at almost the same time.

The director, having experienced several of IG’s matches, was clearly very savvy. He glossed over the mid and bot lanes and shifted the camera to the top.

"Oh? This is interesting. Both junglers are heading top. Are they planning a top lane skirmish?" Guan Zeyuan noted the Jarvan IV and Volibear converging on the top lane.

Karsa, lurking behind a thick wall, could only curse and begrudgingly retreat as he realized the skirmish would favor IG.

Xun nodded without hesitation: "Yeah!"

"From a rational perspective, I feel like IG shouldn't take this skirmish. Volibear and Cho’Gath’s level 3 burst potential is far greater than Blitzcrank and Jarvan IV’s. If a fight breaks out, they might end up feeding a double kill. The advantage the Blitzcrank gained early could be thrown away," Tong Xi analyzed.

Just moments ago, the flag that 369 had mocked for being misplaced was now standing majestically in front of Cho’Gath, the Demacian emblem on the banner gilded by the golden sunset of the Rift.

369’s plan was simple: he assumed Jarvan was likely lurking in the river bush, and he needed to bait him out. "They’re hooked!" 369 feigned panic, turning back as if he were terrified, despite the fact that his jungler was waiting nearby.

"Yeah, yeah, just watch yourself, don't get hooked by the Blitzcrank," Karsa replied helplessly.

"Don't worry, this guy can't predict hooks. The last one was pure luck. If he hooks me again, I’ll call him Daddy!" 369 spoke with disdain, though his eyes remained glued to the screen.

Just as 369 stepped forward, someone lost their patience!

Jarvan IV threw his banner, landing it firmly at Blitzcrank’s feet. 369, seeing the flag, assumed the EQ combo was coming and spent half a second frantically wiggling.

But the rocket grab was predicted exactly for the spot where he was moving to the right!

"Now!" Cheng Xian shouted.

Xun understood and slammed his Q key. Jarvan IV thrust his lance forward, his figure flashing like a streak of light, appearing instantly beside Cho’Gath.

"Dragon Strike!"

Before Cho’Gath could land, a fist shimmering with blue electrical sparks sent him into the air again. E ability—Power Fist!

The flag that everyone thought was a miss had finally played its role. The rocket grab latched firmly onto Cho’Gath, and like a gold miner striking a vein, the steel cable retracted, pulling him directly into their grasp.

Jarvan and Blitzcrank certainly lacked raw damage, but with such perfect coordination, the two pushed their output to the limit.

Volibear flashed in from behind to Q-stun Jarvan, attempting to focus him down, but it was too late.

"Dammit! Two liars!" Looking at his grey screen yet again, 369 almost smashed his mouse.

He had thought he was the star of a 9.0-rated film. Little did he know, those two jerks on the other side were putting on an Oscar-worthy performance!