Terrorist ECO Man!

Chapter 31: Terrifying ECO Player!

"Nice shot, Little Sheep!"

The moment the pistol round ended, xiaosage was the first to praise him over voice chat.

"Little Sheep?" Jiang Yang asked.

Xiaosage explained, "Your ID reads like 'sheep,' doesn't it?"

DD chimed in, "Little Brother's dual pistols are really top-notch. I saw the kill feed on the top right just flashing, you took them all."

This round had indeed been unexpected. Jiang Yang's pistol play was usually quite weak compared to theirs, but this round he'd managed a quad kill, which was incredibly impressive.

"Ah, just a regular play," Jiang Yang said with a smile to lighten the mood. "Do you guys even know what a National Standard Marco Polo is!"

Ma Xixi was commentating on the match nearby, and the audience could also hear Jiang Yang's excited shout from his side: "...National Standard Marco Polo!"

Hearing this, the viewers in the livestream chat found it a bit awkward.

[WTF, Nong!]

[Is the Kid switching to Attack Speed Flow now?]

[I think I get it, those dual pistols are like a Hair Dryer in his hands. Cousin is showing off again!]

[Huh? Is the pistol round ECO now too?]

[A terrifying ECO player has appeared]

The viewers watching the livestream were all joking around. Seeing the Steel Helmets' smooth start, they also hoped the Steel Helmets would perform well in the subsequent rounds.

After the pistol round, at MO's suggestion, Jiang Yang directly swapped guns with xiaosage.

Xiaosage gave him an A1, and Jiang Yang threw him a Hair Dryer.

This was mainly so that he could save up for a sniper rifle in the upcoming rifle rounds.

Through the practice matches over the past few days, the Steel Helmets members had come to understand Jiang Yang's skill with sniper rifles and had a lot of confidence in his big snipers.

So, there were no complaints, and the exchange was successful.

After the countdown ended, Jiang Yang immediately went to the VIP area to hold an angle.

Thanks to their decisive victory in the pistol round, the attacking side had no economy this round and would most likely have to go for a pure ECO.

"Newhappy has no economy. Other than Jee buying an unarmored Desert Eagle, everyone else has gone to the Terrorist Entrance. It looks like they plan to push from the Terrorist Entrance this round, trying to get some kills."

"They're setting up a double crossfire in Mid. Looks like they're planning to fly through Mid. Jiang Yang is holding VIP, and xiaosage is watching the Sewer. They've flown out of Mid with the double crossfire!"

Jiang Yang was holding the Terrorist Entrance from VIP when he suddenly saw someone fly out. Almost instinctively, he flicked his aim over.

"Dada-da!"

[Young used M4A1 to get a headshot kill on Daniel]

The moment he got this kill, Jiang Yang realized they weren't doing a Half Buy and were indeed planning to trade kills.

He immediately moved one step to the left to avoid being focused down by multiple players and called out to his teammates over voice chat.

"Whoa!! He got an empty air catch, then took down another one, two kills! Xiaosage's follow-up shot is here too, and DD's flashbang has completely blinded Mid!"

"Jiang Yang switched to his pistol and finished off the last one at mid-long range. Another quad kill, his form is completely on fire!"

"No problem, secured the ECO win steadily, no comeback!" Ma Xixi clenched his fist fiercely.

This closed qualifier used a BO1 single-elimination format, making every round on Dust II crucial.

Jiang Yang had now achieved a Perfect 8/0 start, clearly indicating his form was excellent.

Things should go more smoothly from here on out.

"They're calling a timeout already?"

Jiang Yang said in surprise.

It was only the third round.

MO explained from the side, "They probably feel we're playing too smoothly early on and want to cool down our momentum."

However, this tactic was indeed quite annoying. Jiang Yang unconsciously rubbed his mouse on the mousepad a few times.

MO looked at the team's weapon loadout and suggested, "Little Sheep, drop your M4 for Little Lock (xiaosage) and get a sniper yourself."

"In this rifle round, continuing to play with an SMG is a huge disadvantage."

Although these old timers had retired, they retained the habits of former professional players, and their playstyle was relatively reasonable.

Jiang Yang followed the instructions. Then, looking at his position, he suggested, "Then I'll go directly to A2 Floor."

His position was closest to A2 Floor, allowing him to use his positional advantage to catch a timing.

After the countdown ended, Jiang Yang arrived at the A Bomb Site. Using a simple Spinning Jump technique, he quickly jumped onto A2 Floor, scoped in, and held the angle.

"The Terrorists are moving fast this round, pushing Mid quickly. However, the CTs also have a big sniper on A2 Floor."

"But the Terrorist on A2 Floor played cautiously by default, not actively probing the front, because this round, judging by the positioning, Newhappy was planning to rush B Small and attack B."

"At the second timing, the Terrorist in Mid peeked again. Su Di in B Small just dodged the flashbang, then pulled out. Can he take one down?"

"But he made a marksmanship error, and got counter-killed this round!"

Seeing Su Di didn't perform well, xiaosage, who was at the Archway, quickly threw a smoke to stall for time.

Jiang Yang wasn't in a hurry. He continued to hold A2 Floor with his sniper rifle, while DD helped him cover A1, preventing him from being flanked.

After considering it, Jiang Yang took his sniper rifle and pushed forward proactively, wanting to clear A2 Floor.

If A2 Floor was empty, he could then free up the defense of the A Area.

He advanced bit by bit, but the enemy reconnaissance in A2 Floor was very careful. The moment he saw a sliver of the enemy's body, they retreated and ran away.

He flicked his shot, but unfortunately, it missed.

"Be careful on B, I feel like they aren't planning to attack A," Jiang Yang reminded them. "The positioning of the player in A2 Floor is too far back!"

Professional matches aren't like matchmaking; people don't act so irrationally.

This player seemed more like a rearguard.

Hearing Jiang Yang's deduction, DD immediately said, "Then I'll go back from CT Spawn to defend. You guys on B hold on for a bit."

But DD was ultimately a bit too hasty. The enemy had already planted on B Small at this moment. As he was peeking, he was directly focused down by two players.

[Jee + superGod used AK47 to kill DD]

Jiang Yang's deduction was correct, but this was the worst possible outcome.

"Now that Newhappy knows there's still a sniper on A, they'll just come to B."

"B Small rushed straight in, but Liu Ke held them off! He took one down with a burst, and JEE couldn't finish the kill!"

"MO immediately smoked to protect himself and wait for teammates to help!" Ma Xixi quickly commented. "But with this, Newhappy seems to have given up on a strong push and is planning to rotate to A!"

"Jiang Yang's sniper is still in A2 Floor, and xiaosage also sensed something was wrong and proactively retreated towards CT Spawn. This round seems to have taken another turn!"

The enemy's information suddenly vanished, which made Jiang Yang hesitant to move rashly.

He became a "ground ghost" in A2 Floor, still holding the position.

Xiaosage from CT Spawn had arrived. At this moment, he heard footsteps coming from the Platform area and immediately shouted, "They're coming from the Platform, they're really going for A!"

DD immediately reminded him in voice chat, "Little Brother, don't rush in A2 Floor, wait for Lock Brother to make the first move!"

But Jiang Yang didn't completely follow DD's advice. He prepared himself and, upon hearing the sound of a flashbang, instantly peeked the Platform with his sniper rifle.

Jiang Yang's pre-aiming on this map was too skilled.

The moment he peeked out, the Terrorist's head on the Platform appeared in his crosshairs.

"--Bang!"

[Young used AWP + Jee's flashbang to headshot kill superGod]

At the same time, xiaosage from CT Spawn, standing in ropz's position, also held down a Terrorist who was scouting the area.

After getting a kill, xiaosage immediately peeked out and opened fire, preparing for a second kill.

But as he peeked out and sprayed, he discovered that the Terrorist under the Platform was also holding his position. After exchanging a shot, he regretfully fell.

"Heavily damaged under the Platform!" Xiaosage yelled in voice chat.

Jiang Yang wasn't in a hurry. He scoped in with his sniper rifle and held the Platform, waiting for the enemy to peek out and test their reaction.

However, the enemy didn't intend to duel the sniper rifle and directly entered the bomb site.

MO had also returned to B Small at this moment. Seeing the Terrorist trying to plant the bomb on B Small, he immediately opened fire with a burst.

But sometimes, the more anxious you are, the more you miss.

He failed to kill the enemy and instead caused them to reposition.

"One each at jungle and behind Long Box!" DD quickly provided information to Jiang Yang in voice chat.

Jiang Yang seized the opportunity created by his teammates' gunfire drawing attention and peeked out from A2 Floor.

His initial thought was to eliminate the Terrorist with the bomb first.

After all, time was running out.

But the moment he peeked out, his attention was drawn to the Terrorist in the jungle.

Almost instinctively, he flicked his aim, which had been positioned near the Long Box, towards the jungle.

"--Bang!"

[Young + xiaosage used AWP to kill Jee]

"Whoa!! What kind of shot was that!" Ma Xixi's eyes widened instantly.

From their perspective, they saw Jiang Yang peek out and scope in simultaneously, clearly intending to deal with the bomb carrier.

But it seemed that the moment he scoped in, he saw the enemy in the jungle and flicked his shot over.

Many of them had only seen a glimpse of jungle. Jiang Yang had already finished his shot.

"It's 2v1!!" Ma Xixi shouted, clenching his fist nervously, "The last Terrorist is betting that you won't come out of A2 Floor and is directly rushing to plant the Bomb."

"The A2 Floor sniper rifle isn't in a hurry either, waiting for an opportunity inside. This 2v1 situation is their advantage, it's fine to let the other side plant the Bomb!"

After the last Terrorist finished planting the Bomb, he hopped towards CT Spawn.

This was a Bomb that could be seen from CT Spawn. His HP was too low, and he could only turn this clutch situation into a one-way duel.

Although Jiang Yang was incredibly excited, he didn't rush. He waited until MO reached the Archway and gave him a flashbang before he peeked out to scout.

"They should have retreated to CT Spawn. I'll hold the angle, MO, you come over and defuse directly. We've got this round!" Jiang Yang's tone was full of confidence.

His sniper rifle was aimed directly at CT Spawn. MO used the dropped weapon to burn the Phone Booth position, clearing the left side of CT Spawn, which meant Jiang Yang only needed to focus on the right side.

As MO entered the bomb site to defuse, the last Terrorist in CT Spawn tried to peek, but was immediately taken down by Jiang Yang's bullets.

"Awesome!!!"

"Crucial play, Little Brother!!"

The voice chat was filled with excited cheers.

This round had a dramatic turnaround. After losing players consecutively at the start, they managed to turn the tide thanks to MO and Jiang Yang.

They watched the clutch situation, all incredibly nervous.

Ma Xixi, in his live stream, also let out a long sigh, "Jiang Yang was... really crucial this round. That play from A2 Floor was amazing!"

"The shot that took down jungle was especially critical. Jungle was holding there, making it very difficult for the Steel Helmets to retake, but he peeked out and headshotted jungle, breaking the stalemate!"

"My Cousin's aim is really good today, is that 11 kills already?"

The viewers in the live stream also noticed that although only 3 rounds had been played, Jiang Yang's stats had reached an incredible 11/0, averaging almost 4 kills per round, which was outstanding.

[Cousin is really carrying]

[Unexpectedly outstanding performance]

[Could they actually beat this pro team today]

[Told you, Steel Helmets are third in Asia, only losing to VG and Tyloo. They're rising today!!]

[Go Cousin go!!]

The viewers in the live stream were discussing animatedly, and the match continued.

They finally managed to save enough money for a full buy, only to lose the round unfortunately. Newhappy's economy had a small issue.

But unexpectedly, they chose to force buy and fight.

This time, Jiang Yang got a pick with his sniper rifle at the Archway at the start. He then boldly held the angle to peek, but was quickly caught and killed by the enemy's rapid follow-up shots.

The enemy's Jee took his sniper rifle, and subsequently made good use of it, finally getting their first point against the Steel Helmets.

In the following rounds, Newhappy also started to find their rhythm and performed consistently.

After all, they were a professional team. With many young players, their overall Marksmanship was superior to the Old Timers like the Steel Helmets.

However, the good times didn't last long, because Newhappy also discovered that the Steel Helmets' newcomer was truly fierce!

Once this newcomer got a sniper rifle, the situation could easily be reversed.

Their team's sniper, JEE, was outplayed by that young player several times.

Ultimately, the first half ended with the score fixed at 10:5.

Hmm... Steel Helmets 10, them 5.

There's one more chapter tonight.