Chapter 96
Chapter 96
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 96
Chapter Title: Two Snipers
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Three days after their first official scrim.
The Hyper War Winter Tournament had finally begun.
At first, many expected a lukewarm response since high-tier players weren't participating.
But with the entry of major streamer Haneul Bom, who rarely joined such events,
and every member of the currently skyrocketing popular Blue LUV jumping in too, it sparked massive buzz.
On top of that, some viewers were tossing around comments like this pretty often.
Having high-tier players join as jokers was great and all,
but it created too big a gap between them and the rest, killing the fun to watch—or so the gripe went.
In that sense, this tournament was getting plenty of positive vibes.
Especially since it wasn't an auction format; streamers with solid chemistry teamed up freely, which had fans hyped for it.
Tournaments often led to drama or soured vibes during scrims.
But here, close-knit streamers formed teams, creating a wholesome, no-fighting, all-cheer atmosphere that everyone loved.
"We're the last match, huh? I'm nervous."
"Yeah, I'd almost rather take the first hit."
"If only Lilith unnie had drawn better in lots..."
"You're blaming me for this...?!"
And sure enough,
the final team of the day, Blue LUV, was having their own warm, fuzzy chat.
The viewers watching this cozy scene were grinning ear to ear.
"Hoo... haa, hoo..."
"What's with the breathing?"
"Coming from maknae's mic?"
"Ah, sorry. Just deep breaths 'cause I'm nervous..."
Meanwhile, Da-jeong was steadying her breath ahead of her first-ever match, the finale of the day.
The members perked up at the sound, and she apologized with an awkward laugh.
She'd forgotten to mute her mic.
"Don't worry, maknae. This unnie's gonna hard carry today!"
Chae-yoon pounded her chest—though no one could see it over Discord—and oozed confidence toward Da-jeong.
"Ooh, carry declaration!"
"So we just breathe and trust Lilith?"
"Y-You still gotta heal us, unnie."
The members piled on like hawks the second she spoke up,
making Chae-yoon shrink back with full puppy-dog mode, her voice shrinking too.
The Discord room filled with laughter,
but deep down, viewers and members alike trusted Chae-yoon.
Her skills so far screamed "carry dealer."
"Hehe, thanks, Cherries. I'll relax and have as much fun as I can."
Right on cue with Chae-yoon's pep talk came the donation,
letting Da-jeong thank them and wait for kickoff with a lighter heart.
The casters wrapped up match three and introed the fourth,
just as team rep Kang Haneul popped back into Discord from the lobby.
"Girls, it's about time. Let's switch to the tourney Discord."
"Yes!"
"Whoa, it's really starting? I'm shaking...!"
"How about one last fighting chant before we go?"
"Ooh, yes!"
They all agreed to leader Ji-ah's idea as they prepped to swap to the event server.
"Okay, one, two, three...!"
"Blue LUV, fighting!"
President Kang counted them off, they shouted in unison,
and viewers chimed in with their own cheers for Blue LUV's win.
At last, Blue LUV's first official match was underway.
This Hyper War Winter Tournament used a best-of-three for the round of eight,
shifting to best-of-five for semis and finals.
In other words, snagging one set in the quarters was huge.
Which meant strategy could swing the whole game.
Not every team could prep that strategy.
Hero pools limited picks,
or some teams just grinded pure skill on meta comps.
Miscellany fell into the latter camp.
As the casters noted, Blue LUV's old 2-tank-1-Genji-3-heal had shredded dive comps—the old meta—in competitive play, earning infamy.
Many called it the perfect comp.
So Miscellany maxed team synergy on it, no gimmicks, and entered the tourney.
They could play others, but this was their ace.
Mirror match incoming?
Blue LUV were the OGs of 2-tank-1-Genji-3-heal, per forums.
Viewers and casters alike pondered it—
Lulu always shield-up in recent scrims, now grabbing a sniper rifle? Everyone blinked in confusion.
In Hyper War, attackers often opened Widow, door-popped a headshot kill, then swapped.
Not jumping to conclusions yet—but Lulu never even tried that playstyle, so the questions were fair.
The match kicked off amid the doubts.
"Yuki, stick to plan: we guard the payload."
"Got it, unnie!"
Blue LUV's two tanks bolted from spawn straight to the payload.
Enemy had Brigitte, they didn't—head-on was suicide.
Priority: hold payload, manage barriers and HP.
"All on second floor! Yata and Mercy behind right wall!"
Genji main Chae-yoon climbed opposite second floor to face them,
just like Haneul on Zenyatta.
She called positions, then chipped Reinhardt's barrier with Genji skills and rapid arrows.
"Hey, one's missing?"
"No Brigitte over there?"
"Hiding back?"
Miscellany was thrown off.
No intel yet—tab showed nothing on that slot,
and crucially, no sign of the Brigitte who should be frontlining with tanks.
Clink—
"...Huh?"
As Miscellany's sub-healer scanned for the last foe,
a faint grapple hook sound echoed.
Then, in their Zenyatta player's view:
a figure soared high—a slim, purple-tinged woman.
Eye contact hit; cold sweat trickled down the sub-healer's back.
Hyper War instinct: the terror of low-HP targets.
Headshot under 300 HP? One-shot delete.
The grim reaper every DPS and healer feared, staring back.
-INSTANT KILL
BlueLulu > Inheriting the Precepts
A sharp crack rang out.
Their Zenyatta crumpled without resistance.
"Got Yata. If Mercy peeks to rez, she's mine too."
"Nice shot, maknae!"
Da-jeong, the Widow player, stared coldly—like possessed by ice sniper incarnate.
Flat briefing, scope back up.
Predictable: Mercy flew over wall for rez.
But from higher perch, her head was wide open.
-INSTANT KILL
BlueLulu > Come get healed
Another crack.
Barrel flashed emotionless.
Bullet pierced Mercy's skull as she reached high for her ally.