Chapter 7: System, Give Me a Boost!
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Chapter 7: System, Boost Me!
If the earlier advantage in the bottom lane merely set the early game tempo, then the team fight that just broke out near the top lane’s triangular brush, culminating in a breathtaking pentakill by Lux, decisively shaped the course of this match.
At just 15 minutes in, Lux was unstoppable, equipped with Luden’s Echo, 25 stacks of the Book of Killing, Vision Focus, and Magic Penetration Boots.
A QE combo followed by two basic attacks was enough to take down the enemy Ezreal, without even needing to use her ultimate.
Those who knew it was a competitive match were amazed; those who didn’t might have thought it was a bot match.
Against an overwhelmingly fed Lux, all strategies and tactics employed by WE dissolved into nothingness.
From that point on, it was garbage time. Everyone wore numb expressions as the elusive Lux slaughtered enemies everywhere.
Finally, at the 21-minute mark, WE’s Nexus was destroyed.
“It seems that those hero shards or equipment shards are likely features unlocked only after further system level upgrades, and are currently unavailable,” Cheng Xuan mused, then shifted his gaze to the game potential point allocation feature.
[Daily Task: Use system coins to purchase tasks. Task levels refresh randomly. Completing tasks grants system coins, game potential points, rare hero shards, rare equipment shards, and rare skill shards as random rewards. (Note: Higher-level tasks are more difficult; choose wisely.)]
I, Cheng Xuan, have always relied on my own skill.
But if these bonuses are not one-time but continuous effects, that would be terrifying.
With low game latency, every action flowed as smoothly as running water.
After intense practice, his strength rose by another 100 points.
Judging potential—assessing the overall game situation, whether this team fight can be won, what skills the opponent still holds, and whether a counter-kill is possible—this is the area of improvement.
Because it’s Lee Sang-hyeok? I will end his life!
When that time comes, ha.
But at least with high hero proficiency, he wouldn’t embarrass himself too badly.
2. Potential Point Allocation
“Don’t be complacent though; WE’s roster isn’t weak on paper this year. They’re still a team with hopes of qualifying for S11. The next match is just as crucial. Give it your all! If we win today, I’ll treat you all to a seafood dinner tonight!” Nofe cheered on the players.
Each potential category corresponds to different types of in-game power boosts.
It’s like some pro streamers who excel with one specific champion but struggle badly when switching to an unfamiliar one.
At level 3, a fourth function will unlock, currently unknown.
3. Daily Tasks
Wink: “...”
“I just don’t know if other potentials also apply continuous effects. If they do, that’d be insane,” Cheng Xuan thought.
Aim not to fail, but not necessarily to triumph.
That buff duration has ended; next match, he might not have to farm minions.
The last proficiency potential, Cheng Xuan guessed, would enhance hero mastery.
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But you have to eat your meal one bite at a time. Even if he now allocated points to reaction, operation, or judgment potentials, the immediate improvement for the next match would still be slight.
He almost maintained a continuous passionate commentary throughout the match, barely catching his breath.
And the daily task feature only unlocked after his recent system upgrade.
A 10% proficiency increase might seem ordinary.
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As for operation potential, it enhances one’s skill in positioning, skill combos, and skill accuracy.
3. Judgment Potential
1. Random status assigned each match
Cheng Xuan studied closely. The system was currently at level 2, needing 500 experience points to reach level 3.
If he practiced privately a lot, playing 100 matches would be equivalent to others playing 110.
Coach Nofe rushed over immediately, gave Cheng Xuan a big hug, his face flushed red, and he repeatedly patted Cheng Xuan’s shoulder, speechless.
“Well played, young man! The higher-ups have decided—you’re our starting player!”
What?
They had just said in the locker room to bench Cheng Xuan after this match?
There are three functions in total.
“Is that possible? This…” Wink’s face showed disbelief.
Other teammates laughed, filling the team atmosphere with joy.
After some thought, Cheng Xuan chose the proficiency potential.
He had many areas to improve. Without the system, he was just a worthless low-rank player.
It was the thing that improved hero proficiency.
“Wink, don’t worry. You might get to farm next match,” Cheng Xuan patted Wink’s shoulder to comfort him.
Now, with Shaqima’s entry, the once lifeless team seemed to radiate new brilliance.
The last note made Cheng Xuan’s eyes widen involuntarily.
Steady!
[ Ding! You have upgraded proficiency potential. Current proficiency level: Hero Apprentice. You have mastered 10% proficiency with all heroes! (Equivalent to a normal player having used each hero for 10 matches.) Next level → Hero’s Might! (Note: Potential points continuously affect all your abilities, calculated multiplicatively.) ]
“Potential, allocate points!”
So a single boost of 10%.
Wouldn’t that make me look useless?
“Who cares about farming minions? This is a team game. If Cheng Xuan plays like this every match, we can even let him farm all three lanes! We’ll test it again next match. If it works, IG will adopt a support-core strategy!” Nofe’s eyes gleamed.
For example, consider his current strength as 100.
Last match, he mainly picked the farming talent and had to farm minions.
This system grants experience points for each win, and once enough experience accumulates, the system levels up and unlocks more features.
[Rewards received: Experience +100, Game Potential Points +1, Random Rare Hero Shard *1! System Coin *1!]
Seeing this, Wink asked, “Coach, about farming... do I still have to farm next match?”
That’s 110 strength.
For instance, reaction potential can activate the upper limit of one’s reflexes. Cheng Xuan simply understood it as in-game latency.
It seemed like IG was already champions.
Not going to lie, it was frustrating. As an AD position, he already had little presence, and now he had to deal with a ridiculously strong support.
No need to imagine—the chat was surely mocking him for having only a few dozen last hits as an AD.
The functions currently are—
Just 210.
But if it’s a continuous effect…
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Last match, he barely had a chance to farm minions; by late game, the AD even consciously carried two control wards.
[ Ding! You have completed the task—Win a match with the ‘Last Hit God’ status!]
“Let’s congratulate IG for leading 1-0! Shaqima, though a veteran, showed explosive power today that rivals any young player. This performance was truly spectacular! I haven’t seen such ruthless gameplay in a long time.” Ji De exhaled softly.
Back in S8, IG brought an extremely aggressive, reckless playstyle that was visually thrilling.
1. Reaction Potential
After a while, he finally caught his breath and gave Cheng Xuan a thumbs-up.
It’s not surprising Nofe favored him so much, allowing a support to farm an AD’s minions.
The potential panel is divided into four main categories.
Of course, Cheng Xuan wasn’t clueless.
The interface highlighted a golden glow indicating task completion.
2. Operation Potential
Cheng Xuan found an excuse and slipped to the restroom during the 15-minute halftime break after each match.
Equivalent to (100 + 100) x 10% = 220.
A simple math problem showed just how strong a continuous effect would be.
Who said that?
Why didn’t I know? Nofe thought.
Mainly because Cheng Xuan’s last match was absurdly strong; throughout the entire season, there wasn’t a single match where a support could perform so wildly.
“Back already, all back,” Rita smiled and chimed in.
He squatted on the toilet, and with a thought, summoned the system interface.
In any game, the higher the latency, the better your skill can’t produce seamless combos.
The sleek azure tech screen hovered before his eyes, visible only to him.
Compared to some teammates who were performing poorly, he chose to trust the system.
Compared to WE’s five players with ashen faces, IG’s few players were beaming with joy.
4. Proficiency Potential
Moreover, with further proficiency upgrades, playing 100 matches could be equivalent to others playing 200, 300, or even a thousand matches.
The moment the rewards were granted, the system’s light screen visibly flickered several times, the azure screen shining even brighter.
Click to accept.
Even if a low-rank player doubled their skill, they’d only reach a low silver level at best.
It seemed like a level-up.
At that moment, a knock sounded at the door.
“Cheng Xuan, hurry up! The second match is about to start!”
“Okay, coming! Watch me bring home a 2-0 victory!” Cheng Xuan pulled up his pants and dashed out.
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