Chapter 236
Chapter 236
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 236
Chapter Title: Gubaek & Yuchalz, First Deployment!
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Just like that, scrims for our "Gubaek & Yuchalz" team kicked off the next day.
There were some rough patches at first where we weren't syncing up well.
But everyone powered through with some good old "fighting spirit," and by the third day, we were putting up decent results.
"Hehe, no way. We only won because everyone played great."
We wrapped up another smooth win, and the Discord chat lit up with praise for me.
Honestly, I didn't think I did that well.
But securing lane early definitely let us snowball the advantage into jungle, so that helped a ton.
The nonstop compliments had me blushing, so I covered my face with both hands.
I still wasn't used to this kind of praise storm.
But yeah, it made me happy. Hehe.
After trading compliments, Coach Glow gave his usual feedback, just like always.
I always think this, but Coach Glow is really good at coaching.
Having Worlds win experience as a former pro probably helps.
I worried he might struggle to match our level.
But those worries were unfounded—he explains everything so clearly and accessibly.
Best of all, he avoids overly advanced concepts.
He finds the best plays we can actually pull off. That's impressive.
Makes you realize pro-level stuff isn't for just anyone.
He's not just all praise or all criticism either.
The perfect mix of carrot and stick makes his feedback spot-on.
As the Cherries say, his calm tone just sinks right in.
Bot duo, who'd worked hard today, let out groans.
Enemy ADC Yanggae was the highest-tier marksman in the tourney.
Playing a lane bully Caitlyn and stomping? Yeah, that was rough all around.
After bot feedback wrapped up, it was finally my turn last.
I did well early, but it's not like there were zero mistakes.
A bit nervous, I waited for Coach's words.
"D-Diamond to Master...?"
But it was all praise, which surprised me more than anything.
And my laning being Diamond-to-Master level? That's too much...
"Y-Yeah... that's right."
"S-Sorry. Felt like Jeongjin's growth would stall hard if they took it all..."
I'd sensed the risk going to help jungle too.
Couldn't argue the point, so I apologized—and Nyangta chimed in.
Yeah, that rings true.
"Selfless" sounds good at first glance.
But in team games, blindly sacrificing for the team isn't always smart.
As one Cherry noted, Empire player didn't say that for nothing.
"Eek?! You watched my soloq? B-But instead of me carry, better if Bandit or Komppang..."
The talk shifted, and somehow we agreed to tweak banpick direction.
No confidence in carrying made it a heavy suggestion for me.
But expanding our options boosts win odds for sure.
Convinced by Coach, I accepted.
Wonder what he wants me to try?
I mess around plenty in soloq.
Somehow felt uneasy though.
Especially trying it in tourney, not scrims.
We'll practice first, sure...
Uu, lots of pressure.
And so the inaugural Janagoe—the Capitalist Monster Clash—finally began.
50k viewers tuned in, all hyped for the first match.
Especially since it featured Da-jeong's "Gubaek & Yuchalz" vs. "Farming Strike," drawing tons of Pistafans.
As the caster said, "Farming Strike" favored farming junglers like Graves or Kindred.
They'd scale up and smash with damage.
Yusangyeon was their priciest player too.
Praise for Da-jeong mixed with pessimism.
Everyone wondered whose hands would decide the game.
Once both teams were set...
Casters got the cue—banpick screen up.
Da-jeong's team focused enemy ace jungle bans.
Opponents hit her main Sandra, Bandit's Shen sig, etc.
First-pick side "Farming Strike" snagged Orianna first.
Stealing Da-jeong's pick while eyeing late-game and solid early lane.
In response, "Gubaek & Yuchalz" took enemy ADC's Ashe, pairing with support Rell.
After trades, picks finalized.
Blue "Farming Strike": Nyar, Vi, Orianna, Kalista, Thresh.
Red "Gubaek & Yuchalz": Rumble, LeSing (Lee Sin?), Ashe, Rell.
Naturally, eyes turned to Da-jeong's last pick—mid.
Most expected safe mage.
But "Gubaek & Yuchalz" discussed their prepared pick, thumbing their noses at expectations.
"Uu... A-Alright. I'll try."
High-risk pick weighed heavy.
But buoyed by team trust, Da-jeong locked it.
Bo3 anyway—one loss wasn't the end.
Thud—
The character's booming voice echoed.
Da-jeong rubbed her tense, stiff hands.
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