Chapter Summaries

• EDG and C9 engage in a crucial mid-game clash. EDG's economic advantage isn't significant, but their individual momentum and mentality have shifted.
• EDG targets C9's bot lane, but their gank is too obvious, and C9 retreats. EDG's bot lane engages, but Rakan is hooked by Thresh, leading to a chaotic team fight.
• Xu Cheng's Fiora, split-pushing mid lane, turns the fight around with a series of impressive plays, including a pentakill, securing EDG's victory and qualification for the S Tournament.
• EDG's momentum is unstoppable, and they win the game, advancing to the S Tournament with a perfect 2-0 record against C9.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. EDG targets C9's bot lane but fails to catch them off guard.
2. Rakan is hooked by Thresh, and EDG struggles in the team fight.
3. Xu Cheng's Fiora turns the fight around with a series of impressive plays, including a pentakill.
4. EDG secures the victory and advances to the S Tournament.

Character Developments

1. Xu Cheng's Fiora demonstrates exceptional skill and game sense, turning the tide of the game.
2. EDG's teamwork and coordination improve, leading to their victory.
3. C9's morale crumbles after their team wipe, and they struggle to mount a comeback.

Significant Themes

1. Momentum and mentality are crucial in competitive gaming.
2. Individual skill and game sense can turn the tide of a game.
3. Teamwork and coordination are essential for victory.

Character Interactions

1. EDG members work together to secure the victory, with Xu Cheng's Fiora playing a pivotal role.
2. C9 struggles to deal with EDG's momentum and Xu Cheng's fed Fiora.
3. The casters and audience are captivated by Xu Cheng's impressive plays and EDG's victory.

The next day, the 2017 Global Finals Quarterfinals officially began.
The first match was between LZ and EDG.
The official casters, Miller and Wa Wa, were already in position.
The atmosphere in the Wuhan Sports Center was tense and exciting.
The audience was filled with anticipation.
The first match of the Quarterfinals, LZ versus EDG.
This was a match that everyone had been looking forward to for a long time.
The two teams were also the two most prominent teams in the LPL region this year.
One was the LPL's official representative, the LPL's first seed.
The other was the LPL's dark horse, the LPL's second seed.
The two teams were also the two teams that had the most impact in the Group Stage.
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The other was the LPL's dark horse, the LPL's second seed.
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Game Start!

LZ vs. EDG

Top: Khan vs. Murder

Jungle: Ambition vs. Abu

Mid: BDD vs. Factory Director

Bot: Bang vs. Ming Kai

Support: Core vs. Jie Jie

Pick and Ban Phase

EDG (Blue Side)

Ban Phase

1. Syndra
2. Lulu
3. Blind Monk

LZ (Red Side)

1. LeBlanc
2. Sejuani
3. Kalista

EDG (Blue Side)

1. Tristana
2. Jarvan IV
3. Jayce

LZ (Red Side)

1. Darius
2. Taliyah

Bans Exchanged!

EDG (Blue Side)

1. Syndra
2. Lulu
3. Blind Monk
4. LeBlanc
5. Sejuani
6. Kalista

LZ (Red Side)

1. Syndra
2. Lulu
3. Blind Monk
4. LeBlanc
5. Sejuani
6. Kalista

EDG (Blue Side)

1. Tristana
2. Jarvan IV
3. Jayce
4. Gragas
5. Darius
6. Taliyah

LZ (Red Side)

1. Syndra
2. Lulu
3. Blind Monk
4. LeBlanc
5. Sejuani
6. Kalista

EDG (Blue Side)

1. Tristana
2. Jarvan IV
3. Jayce
4. Gragas
5. Darius
6. Taliyah

LZ (Red Side)

1. Syndra
2. Lulu
3. Blind Monk
4. LeBlanc
5. Sejuani
6. Kalista

EDG (Blue Side)

1. Tristana
2. Jarvan IV
3. Jayce
4. Gragas
5. Darius
6. Taliyah

LZ (Red Side)

1. Syndra
2. Lulu
3. Blind Monk
4. LeBlanc
5. Sejuani
6. Kalista

EDG (Blue Side)

1. Tristana
2. Jarvan IV
3. Jayce
4. Gragas
5. Darius
6. Taliyah

LZ (Red Side)

1. Syndra
2. Lulu
3. Blind Monk
4. LeBlanc
5. Sejuani
6. Kalista

EDG (Blue Side)

1. Tristana
2. Jarvan IV
3. Jayce
4. Gragas
5. Darius
6. Taliyah

LZ (Red Side)

1. Syndra
2. Lulu
3. Blind Monk
4. LeBlanc
5. Sejuani
6. Kalista

EDG (Blue Side)

1. Tristana
2. Jarvan IV
3. Jayce
4. Gragas
5. Darius
6. Taliyah

LZ (Red Side)

1. Syndra
2. Lulu
3. Blind Monk
4. LeBlanc
5. Sejuani
6. Kalista

EDG (Blue Side)

1. Tristana
2. Jarvan IV
3. Jayce
4. Gragas
5. Darius
6. Taliyah

LZ (Red Side)

1. Syndra
2. Lulu
3. Blind Monk
4. LeBlanc
5. Sejuani
6. Kalista

EDG (Blue Side)

1. Tristana
2. Jarvan IV
3. Jayce
4. Gragas
5. Darius
6. Taliyah

LZ (Red Side)

1. Syndra
2. Lulu
3. Blind Monk
4. LeBlanc
5. Sejuani
6. Kalista

EDG (Blue Side)

1. Tristana
2. Jarvan IV
3. Jayce
4. Gragas
5. Darius
6. Taliyah

LZ (Red Side)

1. Syndra
2. Lulu
3. Blind Monk
4. LeBlanc
5. Sejuani
6. Kalista

EDG (Blue Side)

1. Tristana
2. Jarvan IV
3. Jayce
4. Gragas
5. Darius
6. Taliyah
   **LZ (Red

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG and LZ face off in the World Finals quarterfinals.
• EDG's lineup includes Top Laner Darius (Xu Cheng), while LZ's includes Top Laner Jayce (Khan).
• Xu Cheng's Darius solo-kills Khan's Jayce at level one, securing First Blood.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Buddha Lord) demonstrates exceptional reaction speed and mechanical skill, proving his individual strength.
• Khan, despite his boasts, is solo-killed by Xu Cheng, challenging his reputation as the world's #1 Top Laner.

Significant Themes

• Individual strength and mechanics in League of Legends.
• The meta and champion viability.
• The impact of public opinion and expectations on players.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng vs. Khan: Their top lane interaction sets the tone for the match, with Xu Cheng's impressive play challenging Khan's dominance.
• Commentators: Miller, Wa Wa, Chaoshiao, and Tai Mei discuss the match, analyzing the plays and expressing their shock at Xu Cheng's performance.

• Xu Cheng uses wave manipulation to counter Khan's Jayce, dominating the top lane.
• EDG's Meiko roams to top lane to help Xu Cheng gank Khan, but LZ spots Meiko, ruining the gank.
• Xu Cheng attempts an early dive under the turret to kill Khan, but fails due to the turret's damage.
• Xu Cheng uses a clever Q Flash to kill Khan after the failed dive, securing the kill.
• Xu Cheng's unconventional playstyle and skill continue to shock the audience and casters.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Xu Cheng uses wave manipulation to counter Khan's Jayce, gaining a significant advantage in the top lane.
2. Meiko roams to top lane to help Xu Cheng gank Khan, but the gank is ruined when LZ spots Meiko.
3. Xu Cheng attempts an early dive under the turret to kill Khan, but fails due to the turret's damage.
4. Xu Cheng uses a clever Q Flash to kill Khan after the failed dive, securing the kill.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng's skill and unconventional playstyle continue to impress and shock the audience and casters.
• Khan struggles to deal with Xu Cheng's unconventional playstyle and wave manipulation.

Significant Themes

• Xu Cheng's unconventional playstyle and skill continue to be a significant theme, as he uses wave manipulation and clever mechanics to counter Khan's Jayce and secure a kill.
• The theme of adaptation and countering unconventional playstyles is also present, as Khan struggles to deal with Xu Cheng's unique approach to the game.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Khan interact primarily through their laning phase, with Xu Cheng using wave manipulation and clever mechanics to counter Khan's Jayce and secure a kill.
• Meiko roams to top lane to help Xu Cheng gank Khan, but the gank is ruined when LZ spots Meiko.

Detailed but Brief

Xu Cheng uses wave manipulation to counter Khan's Jayce, dominating the top lane. EDG's Meiko roams to top lane to help Xu Cheng gank Khan, but LZ spots Meiko, ruining the gank. Xu Cheng attempts an early dive under the turret to kill Khan, but fails due to the turret's damage. Xu Cheng uses a clever Q Flash to kill Khan after the failed dive, securing the kill. Xu Cheng's unconventional playstyle and skill continue to shock the audience and casters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Darius predicts and executes a perfect Q Flash, killing Jayce and drawing turret aggro.
• Darius survives with 7 health, stunning the audience.
• Jarvan IV arrives to kill Darius, but Darius interrupts his EQ with a perfectly timed E, then kills him with a Q.
• Darius gets a double kill, crushing LZ's top and jungle.

Character Developments

• Darius (Xu Cheng) showcases exceptional mechanics, awareness, and mentality, becoming a crowd favorite.
• Jarvan IV (Cuzz) becomes frustrated and makes mistakes due to his shattered mentality.

Significant Themes

• The power of prediction, preparation, and calm under pressure.
• The consequences of letting emotions cloud judgment.

Character Interactions

• Darius and Jarvan IV's intense exchange highlights their skill disparity.
• Meiko's support helps Darius secure the kill on Jarvan IV.

• EDG, despite being favorites, faced LZ with nervous anticipation.
• Xu Cheng's Darius, despite being targeted, found an opening and went on a rampage, killing four LZ members and securing a quadra kill.
• EDG secured Baron Nashor and pushed to victory, defeating LZ in a shocking upset.
• The audience and commentators were in awe of Xu Cheng's performance, with some even crying from excitement.
• EDG advances to the semifinals, while LZ is eliminated from the tournament.

• EDG wins the first game of the BO5 quarterfinals against LZ, shocking the world.
• Xu Cheng's performance, crushing Khan, gains him international recognition and a surge in popularity.
• EDG and Xu Cheng are cautious about their victory, knowing the match isn't over yet.
• Abu reminds the team that the second match is crucial and they must maintain their focus and belief in themselves to achieve a 10-0 upset.
• EDG members cheer for each other before heading back onto the stage for the second match.

• EDG, after winning the first match, leaves the lounge with high morale, while LZ watches them go, uncertain if they can win.
• Abu, EDG's coach, expresses his willingness to believe in EDG's ability to win, referencing their first game victory as a miracle.
• The commentators discuss the second match, acknowledging EDG's upset win in the first game but still favoring LZ due to their strong individual players. They expect a close game and highlight the top lane matchup between Xu Cheng (EDG) and Khan (LZ).
• Xu Cheng and Khan give pre-match interviews. Xu Cheng vows to prove himself, while Khan expresses confidence in LZ's victory and teaches Xu Cheng a lesson by picking heroes Xu Cheng is good at.
• During the pick and ban phase, EDG bans LZ's strong bot lane champions and picks Jayce for Xu Cheng. LZ doesn't ban Jayce and picks Darius for Khan in the last pick, countering Jayce and provoking a reaction from the audience and commentators. EDG locks in Jayce, accepting the challenge.
• The commentators discuss the implications of the hero swap, comparing it to the "Ruinous Match" in S6, and express excitement for the intense competition ahead.

• The highly anticipated match between EDG and LZ begins, with both teams' lineups remaining largely unchanged from the first game.
• LZ's strategy revolves around their mid-game strength, focusing on their bottom lane and targeting Xu Cheng (EDG's top laner) with multiple champions.
• Khan (LZ's top laner) chooses Darius, intending to prove that he can pressure Jayce (Xu Cheng's champion) and potentially solo kill him.
• In a daring move, Khan blocks Jayce's turret at level one and dances provocatively, trying to bait Jayce into a fight.
• Xu Cheng, unfazed, chases after Khan and, in a remarkable display of skill, dodges Khan's Flash-E combo, turning the tables and ultimately securing First Blood for EDG.
• The top lane becomes a crucial focus of the game, with Jayce's strong early game and Khan's dire laning phase setting the stage for intense competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Cheng (EDG) plays Jayce against Khan's (LZ) Darius and completely dominates the lane.
• Xu Cheng manipulates minion aggro and pokes Darius relentlessly, solo killing him twice in the first two minutes.
• Darius retreats under his turret, but Xu Cheng continues to push the wave and poke him, preventing Darius from leeching experience.
• Darius is forced to retreat to his second turret, and EDG's jungler, Factory Director, starts ganking top lane, helping Xu Cheng destroy the inhibitor tower.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (EDG) proves himself to be a formidable top laner, crushing Khan's confidence and reputation as the world's number one Top Laner.
• Khan (LZ) struggles to keep up with Xu Cheng's aggressive playstyle and is forced to retreat, suffering a significant loss in experience and gold.

Significant Themes

• The theme of perseverance and determination is shown through Xu Cheng's relentless pursuit of victory, despite the challenges he faces.
• The theme of confidence and self-belief is demonstrated through Khan's initial overconfidence and subsequent loss of confidence as he is crushed by Xu Cheng.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng and Khan have a tense and one-sided interaction, with Xu Cheng dominating the lane and Khan struggling to keep up.
• EDG's jungler, Factory Director, supports Xu Cheng in top lane, helping him destroy the inhibitor tower and further increasing EDG's lead.
• The casters and viewers from all major regions are shocked and excited by Xu Cheng's performance, with many acknowledging him as the world's number one Top Laner.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Cheng (Jayce) gains a significant advantage in the top lane, pushing LZ to their second turret.
• Xu Cheng attempts to dive the second turret but is slowed and nearly killed by Darius.
• LZ's jungler, Cuzz (Lee Sin), ambushes Xu Cheng, but Xu Cheng dodges Cuzz's Q with a Flash.
• Xu Cheng kills LZ's top laner, Khan (Darius), extending his killing spree.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Jayce) demonstrates exceptional reaction speed and mechanical skill, dodging Cuzz's Q and securing a kill on Khan.
• Khan (Darius) shows good game awareness and escapes Xu Cheng's dive, but ultimately falls to Xu Cheng's aggression.

Significant Themes

• Aggression and momentum: Xu Cheng's aggressive playstyle and early game lead give EDG a significant advantage.
• Adaptability: LZ's jungler, Cuzz, adapts to the situation and attempts an ambush, while Xu Cheng demonstrates quick thinking and reaction speed.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng (Jayce) and Khan (Darius) have a tense and aggressive interaction in the top lane, with Xu Cheng gaining the upper hand.
• Xu Cheng (Jayce) and Cuzz (Lee Sin) have a brief, high-stakes encounter, with Xu Cheng successfully dodging Cuzz's Q and securing a kill on Khan.

• Jayce's god-tier reaction and prediction skills allow him to dodge Lee Sin's fatal Q and kill Darius with a Q Flash E combo, stunning the audience.
• EDG secures a significant economic lead, with Jayce being the most farmed player on the field.
• LZ attempts to catch Jayce off guard in a team fight, but Jayce's timely intervention turns the tide, leading to a 5-for-0 team wipe for EDG.
• EDG secures Baron and pushes down the mid lane, leading to another 5-for-0 team wipe and ultimately winning the game 2-0 against LZ.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Jayce's god-tier reaction and prediction skills allow him to dodge Lee Sin's fatal Q and kill Darius with a Q Flash E combo.
2. EDG secures a significant economic lead, with Jayce being the most farmed player on the field.
3. LZ attempts to catch Jayce off guard in a team fight, but Jayce's timely intervention turns the tide, leading to a 5-for-0 team wipe for EDG.
4. EDG secures Baron and pushes down the mid lane, leading to another 5-for-0 team wipe and ultimately winning the game 2-0 against LZ.

Character Developments

• Jayce: Proves himself to be an exceptional top laner with god-tier reaction and prediction skills, carrying EDG to a 2-0 victory against LZ.
• Xu Cheng: Shows incredible confidence and skill, earning the title of "Great Buddha Lord Xu" and "World's Number One Jayce" from the casters and audience.

Significant Themes

• The power of individual skill and reaction time in competitive League of Legends.
• The importance of economic lead and team coordination in winning team fights.
• The role of confidence and mental fortitude in high-pressure situations.

Character Interactions

• Jayce and Lee Sin: Jayce's incredible reaction and prediction skills allow him to dodge Lee Sin's fatal Q and kill Darius, turning the tide of the team fight.
• Jayce and LZ: Jayce's timely intervention and explosive damage lead to two consecutive 5-for-0 team wipes for EDG, securing the victory.
• EDG and LZ: The two teams engage in a tense and high-stakes team fight, with EDG ultimately emerging victorious due to their superior economic lead and team coordination.

Summary

• EDG is leading 2-0 against LZ in the Quarterfinals BO5, with a chance to win 3-0 and create a miracle.
• Xu Cheng, EDG's Top Laner, has been praised as the world's number one Top Laner after his hero swap teaching games against Khan, LZ's Top Laner.
• EDG's management and coaches are excited and nervous about the final match, hoping for a 3-0 sweep.
• The audience is eagerly anticipating a 3-0 victory for EDG.
• In the final game, EDG picks Olaf for Xu Cheng, signaling their intention to fight Khan aggressively.
• The match begins, with both teams and the audience hoping for a decisive and exciting game.

Key Plot Points

• EDG surprises everyone by attempting an early game team fight, invading LZ's jungle.
• LZ avoids a direct clash but uses a Blast Cone to ambush EDG's bottom lane and jungler near the Dragon pit.
• EDG's bottom lane and jungler walk into LZ's trap, but EDG's Top Laner, Olaf, places a ward, exposing LZ and preventing the ambush.

Character Developments

• Gorilla, LZ's support, demonstrates exceptional awareness and shot-calling, attempting to create a surprise ambush.
• Olaf, EDG's Top Laner, shows quick thinking and positioning, foiling LZ's ambush plan.

Significant Themes

• Awareness and anticipation of the enemy's movements.
• Risk-taking and adaptability in strategic decision-making.
• The importance of vision control and ward placement.

Character Interactions

• LZ's members work together to create an ambush, showing teamwork and trust in Gorilla's leadership.
• EDG's members, despite being separated, maintain communication and coordination, with Olaf saving the day.

• Xu Cheng (Olaf) gets a Penta Kill at level 1, turning the tide of the game after a disastrous team fight for EDG.
• EDG's top lane is pushed in due to Olaf's absence, and Khan (Poppy) struggles against Olaf's aggression and early item lead.
• LZ's jungler (Gragas) tries to gank top lane but is spotted by Clearlove (Jarvan IV) and warned to Xu Cheng, preventing the gank.
• EDG's bot lane is also struggling due to PraY's (Tristana) early kills, putting pressure on Clearlove to make the right decisions.
• Xu Cheng comforts his bot lane teammates, expressing confidence in their ability to win the lane and teasing them about a potential celebration later.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Olaf's Penta Kill at level 1
2. Top lane push and Khan's struggle against Olaf
3. Gragas's attempted gank and Clearlove's awareness
4. EDG's bot lane pressure and Clearlove's decision-making
5. Xu Cheng's confidence in his bot lane teammates

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng (Olaf): Proves his skill and confidence with the Penta Kill, shows awareness and communication by warning Khan about Gragas's gank, and expresses confidence in his bot lane teammates.
• Khan (Poppy): Struggles against Olaf's aggression and early item lead, shows frustration and despair.
• Clearlove (Jarvan IV): Demonstrates excellent awareness and decision-making by spotting Gragas's gank and warning Xu Cheng, and putting pressure on LZ's bot lane.
• PraY (Tristana): In incredible form, out-lanes EDG's bot lane, and puts pressure on them with his early kills.

Significant Themes

• Individual skill and heroics (Olaf's Penta Kill)
• Teamwork and communication (Clearlove's awareness and warning, Xu Cheng's confidence in his bot lane teammates)
• Pressure and adaptation (EDG's bot lane struggling, LZ's jungler trying to gank top lane)
• Confidence and trash talk (Xu Cheng's teasing of his bot lane teammates)

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng (Olaf) and Khan (Poppy): Olaf dominates the lane and teases Khan, who struggles to keep up.
• Xu Cheng (Olaf) and Clearlove (Jarvan IV): Clearlove shows awareness and communicates with Xu Cheng, preventing Gragas's gank.
• Xu Cheng (Olaf) and EDG's bot lane: Xu Cheng expresses confidence in his bot lane teammates and teases them about a potential celebration later.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Cheng's Olaf gets a pentakill at level 1, leading EDG to a 3-0 lead in the first five minutes.
• Olaf solo-kills Poppy under the high ground at level three, then chases and kills Gragas, securing a double kill.
• EDG wins a team fight in the mid lane, with Olaf chasing and killing five LZ members alone, securing a quadra kill.
• Olaf chases LZ's remaining members into their fountain, securing a quadra kill and ending the game in 15:57.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng's Olaf becomes the center of attention, leading EDG to a dominant victory.
• Khan, the LZ top laner, struggles to handle Olaf's aggression and is eventually solo-killed and chased down.

Significant Themes

• The power of a dominant top laner in early game team fights.
• The importance of team coordination and communication in responding to aggressive plays.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng's Olaf dominates the game, solo-killing and chasing down multiple LZ members.
• LZ struggles to handle EDG's aggression, with Khan and Cuzz being the main targets of Olaf's dives.

Character Interactions

• Xu Cheng's Olaf dominates the game, solo-killing and chasing down multiple LZ members.
• LZ struggles to handle EDG's aggression, with Khan and Cuzz being the main targets of Olaf's dives.

• EDG defeats LZ 3-0, advancing to the semifinals and breaking their Quarterfinals curse.
• Xu Cheng (Murder) is named MVP of the match and series, becoming the first LPL player to achieve this feat in recent years.
• In an interview, Xu Cheng expresses confidence in EDG's ability to win the championship, marking a significant shift in the team's mindset and expectations.
• Factory Director (Clearlove7) struggles to adapt to EDG's new identity as a serious contender, still grappling with the psychological impact of past failures.
• EDG's victory is celebrated by fans and the LPL community, with many acknowledging EDG's strength and potential to win the championship.
• The chapter highlights EDG's transformation from an underdog to a legitimate contender, with Xu Cheng's leadership and confidence playing a crucial role in this shift.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• EDG defeats LZ 3-0 in the Quarterfinals, creating a sensation and numerous memes.
• Xu Cheng's popularity skyrockets, and he becomes a candidate for official god-making.
• EDG and Xu Cheng receive numerous endorsement offers.
• EDG's management hopes for Xu Cheng to become the first true God of the esports era.
• EDG's semifinal opponent is determined to be SSG after WE's loss.

Character Developments

• Xu Cheng's popularity and influence grow exponentially after EDG's victory.
• EDG's management and players become more confident in their chances of reaching the Bird's Nest.
• Abu and Ai De Zhu discuss the possibility of Xu Cheng becoming the first true God of the esports era.

Significant Themes

• The power of public opinion and its influence on the esports industry.
• The struggle for resources and attention among professional players and teams.
• The pressure and expectations that come with sudden fame and success.

Character Interactions

• Abu and Ai De Zhu discuss the potential of Xu Cheng and EDG's future.
• EDG players express their hopes for WE to win and their nervousness about facing SSG in the semifinals.
• The LPL audience reacts with excitement and disappointment to EDG's victory and WE's loss.

Detailed but Concise

• EDG's 3-0 victory over LZ creates a nationwide sensation and numerous memes.
• Xu Cheng's popularity and influence grow, making him a candidate for official god-making.
• EDG receives numerous endorsement offers, and their management hopes for Xu Cheng to become the first true God of the esports era.
• EDG's semifinal opponent is determined to be SSG after WE's loss, causing concern and nervousness among EDG players and the LPL audience.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• RNG vs. SKT in the semifinals: RNG leads 2-1 but loses the next two games, getting eliminated 3-2.
• The LPL region is filled with despair and disappointment after RNG's loss.
• Many viewers uninstall the game and declare their youth over, believing the LPL region has no hope left.

Character Developments

• RNG: Despite being the chosen ones and leading 2-1, they fail to close out the series and get eliminated, causing immense disappointment and backlash.
• EDG: They are overshadowed by RNG and initially forgotten about, but they remain the last team from the LPL region still in the tournament.

Significant Themes

• Hope and Disappointment: The LPL region's hopes are dashed after RNG's elimination, leading to widespread disappointment and despair.
• Representation: EDG feels overlooked and underappreciated compared to RNG, as they are the true number one seed from the LPL region.

Character Interactions

• EDG vs. RNG: EDG feels overshadowed and forgotten about after RNG's elimination, leading to confusion and bewilderment among their fans.
• Viewers vs. LPL Region: Viewers uninstall the game and declare their youth over, believing the LPL region has no hope left after RNG's loss.