Perfect Sweep in Eternal Base
His vision flickers back to black and white once more, and Shin Jin-woo lets out a hollow chuckle.
“Heh.”
The fight they’d just had was one where defeat should have been impossible. An assassination attacker had closed the perfect distance on a rifle attacker, even with an acceleration buff stacked on top.
No gap in skill of just one or two levels could overturn that setup.
But he’d lost completely. Thanks to Lee Siwoo’s monstrous mechanics and instincts.
……No matter how I think about it, it doesn’t make sense.
Shin Jin-woo replayed the exchange in his mind.
One-on-one against Siwoo, with acceleration buff and Force Enhancement giving him the edge in physical stats. And as an assassination attacker, he’d closed the gap perfectly.
Yet Siwoo had flipped the unfavorable position by masterfully using the terrain, map objects, and his traits at just the right moments—then killed him outright.
If the roles were reversed, could he pull off what Siwoo did?
I couldn’t.
He couldn’t say for sure.
No, it was blatantly impossible.
A real monster has appeared.
There were still two more playoff rounds ahead, and they might meet again at Masters, so it wasn’t over yet.
But Shin Jin-woo was certain.
Even if they faced off again, he’d lose to Siwoo.
Right after Siwoo’s one-on-one victory.
Siwoo, who’d flanked to the side, and Kim Ho-jong, playing liberator, returned to the main group. Using their numerical advantage, they captured the key stronghold—the Communications Center.
Kaiserst occupies the Communications Center!
They’re pushing with numbers? This puts them in a huge advantage!
Unfortunately, taking out Shin Jin-woo didn’t lead to a massive gain, but they’d still achieved something solid.
The Communications Center in Eternal Base was a key stronghold that could keep the fight going.
A rifle attacker duo offered fluid playstyles. They could poke from mid-range with their reach or join the frontline with defenders.
Considering the combo’s strengths, rolling the snowball was more than feasible. A snowball with a key stronghold would keep growing, and with the main group holding advantage, they’d seize map control.
Siwoo and Ho-jong are holding them off!
They need to close the range gap? But Siwoo’s poking is ruthless! He headshots anyone who peeks!
What are they supposed to do like this!
GZ needs to make a call! Force through with bodies or keep eating poke and lose the main objective?!
Either way, it’s a crap choice!
The situation was dire for GZ.
Having lost the key stronghold—the Communications Center—they couldn’t touch Kaiserst’s solid frontline.
That said, GZ’s attacker duo flanking for a gank like before is too much now!
Why?!
It’s a contention match! Main objective activates soon— not enough time for a gank!
But isn’t capturing the point time-constrained too?
Capturing is better! Points don’t move. But contention means stealing the main objective! Ganks carry more risk!
Point capture had fixed terrain goals, but contention was about the moving objective.
Leaving it for a gank was too risky. Maintaining a frontline teamfight versus siege play were worlds apart in difficulty.
Aaand there it is! GZ initiates the clash! Shin Jin-woo and Kim Minsoo pushing forward!
Defender and supporter follow! Risky call to close distance!
GZ’s do-or-die clash begins.
Siwoo! Pushes frontline, draws all eyes! But Teleport Dash ping-pongs him away!
Perfect! Dealt damage and survived in that split second!
Aaah, is GZ crumbling?! Main objective incoming, but their line’s still pushed back!
They can’t keep this up! Push harder—time’s running out!
But it wasn’t enough to breach Kaiserst’s iron frontline.
GZ’s comp is breach-focused, but defending around comms center makes it tough to break!
Because of the rifle duo?!
Yes! Rifles are terrain-dependent, but S-tier for defending Eternal Base!
It came down to comp differences.
GZ’s close-range assassination duo was breach-oriented, but Eternal Base with its gravity effects heavily favored long-range roles.
Already handicapped by the environment, losing the pre-activation clash sealed the setup.
As the fight dragged on—
Main objective activated! But GZ’s line is still back!
No time left! Break through somehow, GZ!
The main objective activated.
“I’ll grab the objective.”
“You sure? They’re right there.”
“It’s fine. Just land the accel buff properly.”
Siwoo stacked Force Enhancement with Lee Soo-hyuk’s acceleration buff and kicked off the ground.
Aaah, Kaiserst’s Siwoo dives into the research facility!
In that instant—
“Enemy’s moving!”
“Block him no matter what!”
“Attackers first!”
GZ’s aim locked onto Siwoo. SMG bullets, shurikens, and trait weapons flew his way.
But Siwoo—
All aggro on him?! Can he survive and push?!
Dodged the barrage with movement and slipped into the lab.
Steals the main objective! Kaiserst, protect Siwoo!
Ho-jong and Park Chan-seong grit teeth and poke! High accuracy!
With his brothers’ cover—
Aaah, Siwoo! Teleport Dash escapes gracefully!
Is there anyone better with Teleport Dash?!
He escaped with his trademark Teleport Dash trait.
Kaiserst retreats!
GZ chases hard—but!
GZ rushed to steal back the objective, but—
They can’t pass! Ho-jong, Park Chan-seong, and Kim Yong-taek hold with buffs!
Siwoo’s brothers stood firm.
“Siwoo, run!”
“Heal incoming!”
“Focus fire!”
Tat-tat-tat—!
Siwoo’s vision locked forward only.
His heart pounded like it might burst. His Ban-dal-gripping fingers trembled uncontrollably, cold chills crawling from his waist up his neck to claw at his brain.
This vivid, overwhelming sensation.
The thrill that made him dream of pro gaming.
Run.
The goal of a perfect Round 1 sweep was within reach.
Sure, playoffs loomed and victory wasn’t locked, but the odds had skyrocketed.
Run!
Siwoo maxed his focus.
As speed built, his vision tunneled, surroundings blurring. Sounds faded, leaving only his heartbeat.
Thump. Thump. Thump.
In this moment, he felt utterly alone in the world—like he was the world. Omnipotence surged.
“Acceleration buff!”
Then, Soo-hyuk trailing behind landed it.
His body lightened, steps quickened.
Siwoo! Accel buff + Force Enhancement! He’s flying!
The viewers all sensed the game was done.
And—
Siwoo reaches the touch point—!
Shwaaaa—!
Flames erupted beside the touch point, signaling successful steal.
GG! Kaiserst—the team that went 0-for last season—beats GZ in the final Round 1 match to stay perfect!
Siwoo’s at the storm’s center! Incredible player carrying the team to 1st with fantasy performances!
Hiss.
Logging out, Siwoo emerged from the capsule and instinctively scanned around.
“Dude……!”
“We!”
“Fucking……!”
His brothers barely held back explosive laughter, eyes wide with uncontainable joy.
“We’re in 1st!”
“Holy shit, perfect record intact!”
“Damn it, Siwoo!!”
From Ho-jong hyung to Yong-taek hyung and Chan-seong hyung—they leaped from capsules and piled on Siwoo.
“We’re—! We’re number one—!”
“Round 1 perfect!!”
“Raaaaah—!”
But one sat solemnly apart.
“From the beginning, no one stood in the heavens. Not GZ, not A1, not us, not even the gods……”
It was Soo-hyuk hyung.
“But now, that unbearable void of the throne ends. From here on…… Kaiserst claims the heavens.”
The sudden chuuni world-cup-level line sparked backlash everywhere.
“What was that? Eisen Susuke or something?”
“Gives me chills. Classic weeb……”
“Ruined the vibe, dude.”
Soo-hyuk hyung’s usual otaku flair, but this time the brothers wouldn’t let it slide.
He’d wrecked the emotional peak in one go.
“Why stare like that?”
Soo-hyuk hyung grinned.
“……Nothing.”
Siwoo, giving him a pitying look, quietly turned away.
And then—
Who’s today’s POM?!
Kaiserst match? Gotta be this guy!
The Player of the Match was announced.
Lee Siwoo!
Rooooaaar—!!
Cheers roared from the stands.
Siwoo grinned, grabbing his jacket.
“Be back after the interview.”
Familiar yet always fresh.