Chapter 244
Chapter 244
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 244
Chapter Title: Zanachgoe Finals - 1
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Jeong Da-jeong had heard the full story from the other members.
The reason for the tension that had surfaced yesterday while sharing a meal with Ra-hee and Chae-yoon.
To ease it even a little, the two had devised a plan.
They'd immediately reached out to the members to check their schedules for the day.
Those like Ji-ah and Ra-hee, who had the day off, could join without issue.
Chae-yoon and Yuna, who had streams scheduled, were the tricky ones.
But they too had started their broadcasts earlier than usual, apologized to the viewers, and hurried over.
Of course, they couldn't give detailed explanations to avoid the news leaking ahead of time.
Anyone watching those streams would now understand why, though.
For a plan thrown together so suddenly, it was remarkably well thought out.
The moment they'd hatched it, they'd contacted the tournament organizers to ask.
Since it was an official event, they wanted to ensure there was no risk of cheating or issues from having non-players around during the matches.
Thankfully, they'd gotten the green light from the committee.
That's how the Blue LUV members had all gathered here together.
"Yes! I'll carry us for sure!"
Hearing this, Nyangtamon turned to Da-jeong.
She responded with unprecedented confidence, clenching her fists tight.
"Kukuku, too cute. Our little maknae."
"Look at those tiny fists clenched so hard."
"Reminds me of my cousin at Chuseok. Exactly like that."
"She really is adorable."
The members watching from the side kept their voices low to avoid disturbing the stream.
They giggled among themselves, endlessly cooing over Da-jeong's cuteness.
How could every little move she made come off as so perfectly adorable, almost on purpose?
After a brief chat like that.
Word came from the tournament ops that the match was about to start.
The Blue LUV members quietly slipped to the back, holding their breath to watch.
As the casters introduced both teams.
Da-jeong's team, riding a hot streak lately, drew special attention.
After their drunken debate, their scrims showed a total vibe shift and new playstyle. It was only natural.
Ban-pick kicked off with the casters' energetic callout.
For the Bo5 finals, the first game went to '9002 and the Leftovers' as red side after losing the coin toss.
Ban-pick proceeded smoothly.
'Prince Maker' picked Jade, Maokai, Orianna, Jayce, Rell—late-game carry and poke focus.
'9002 and the Leftovers' took Zac, Nocturne, Kai'Sa, Leona—a dive-heavy comp.
Mid was last. Two paths: double down on dive with mid, or balance with something else.
Casters and viewers alike speculated wildly, no clue what Da-jeong would pick.
In '9002 and the Leftovers' Discord, teammates were chatting.
Da-jeong listened to their urging, flashed a triumphant smile with 5 seconds left.
Game one, she pulled out the ace.
Twisted Fate.
TF for short.
No wonder everyone was shocked—TF's an odd mid pick.
Weakish laning for a ranged champ.
Low damage output, no real sustain—dies fast if caught.
But its strengths are overwhelming: ult teleports half the map away, W's guaranteed stun creates massive map pressure.
TF can crash any lane from anywhere, forcing enemies into constant number paranoia.
Peak teamfight enabler.
'Prince Maker' had to respect TF now.
Its weak laning was the silver lining.
Da-jeong's matchup, Yukkamang, planned max pressure.
The game began.
Nyangtamon worried seeing Da-jeong skip Teleport for Ignite.
But Da-jeong was confident.
No TP meant risky laning and awkward macro sometimes.
But Ignite patched TF's damage holes—solid choice.
True to the casters' words, she planned early explosions.
Laning went even, both sides nearing 6.
Jung Jin-nam checked top's low HP, but Bandit shook it off firmly.
Slightly unfavorable matchup, but expected. CS close—decent defense.
Meanwhile, Da-jeong eyed her EXP, ally jungler path, and situations.
She lit up and spoke.
"Jung Jin! Can you clear red and gank bot right after?"
"Okay, I'll base and meet you to dive. I'm hitting 6 first—easy kill."
TF clears waves fast.
Da-jeong shoved early vs enemy mid, based, hit next wave first, shoved again.
*Ching!*
Fastest 6 in the game.
Enemy jungler spotted bottom-bound on opposite path.
Bot traded aggressively—enemy ADC low HP.
"Nyangta unnie! Just dive in, no fear!"
Da-jeong called it—Nyangtamon's Leona dove under tower.
Enemy ADC sensed dive, Cleansed the CC.
Instantly, Da-jeong ulted—eye over enemy head.
Jungler arrived—four-man dive.
*Ding!*
Crisp chime, golden card smacked ADC's head.
Cleanse gone, no counter—ADC screamed to death.
Supp Heal tried save, but Da-jeong Ignite canceled it—minimal effect.
Bot duo clean sweep.
Even suicidal Nyangtamon survived back.
'Prince Maker' Discord exploded in disbelief.
Casters gushed, viewers cheered.
Da-jeong leisurely returned mid to resume laning.
Set one was as good as won.