Plan B, Jarvan IV

As the lights in the center of the stage dimmed, the atmosphere suddenly became heavy.

On the big screen, the official costumes of ten RNG and EDG players were illuminated, including Lin Xiu and Faker.

At this moment, many of the returning audience members erupted in a violent commotion.

The official live stream chat was flooded with comments.

[Has Abu really gone mad? He traded two rookies in a do-or-die game (1:2)?]

[What kind of newbie? Have you ever seen a newbie with a 100% win rate?]

What's the use of a 100% win rate? A team owner could just go in and beat a weak team and still have a 100% win rate, right?

[While your performance against IG was indeed impressive, that was IG! If you could crush a player like Kid who's just playing passively, would you give a madman like Mlxg the same chance?]

[Faker managed a solo kill against Rookie, but he still fell short against Xiaohu in the Spring Split.]

[That was so long ago. He hadn't played a match in two months, and now it's a decisive game. Just wait and see, he'll be fed.]

This isn't just putting out a fire; this is completely burning EDG down. I predict the game will end in twenty minutes.

On the commentary stage, Guan Zeyuan adjusted his glasses, and his tone became extremely serious:

"It has to be said that EDG's last-minute roster change was incredibly bold."

"The decision to bring in a new player in the decisive game is not just a tactical adjustment, but a high-stakes gamble that puts the EDG coaching staff on the line of their professional reputation."

"If we lose, it doesn't matter to those two newbies, but I'm the newbie!"

"But EDG's coaching staff, unless you win the Summer Split or the World Championship, you'll probably be criticized until next spring."

Remembering, while reviewing the detailed data in the backend, added:

"Aside from that one dazzling appearance in the regular season, Linxiu and Faker have no other notable achievements. Whether they can maintain their mental fortitude in the high-intensity competition of the playoffs will be the key to determining the outcome of the game."

"However, Zeyuan, I won't keep badmouthing EDG this time. Last time we played against IG, we talked badly about EDG for a long time, but they swept us 2-0. I don't want to be proven wrong this time."

"Haha, I still stand by my old stance: I don't have high hopes for this new team. RNG 3:1 EDG!"

Amidst this atmosphere of widespread pessimism, the fourth game's draft phase officially began.

EDG is on the blue side and has the first pick.

Abu stood behind Lin Xiu, his expression cold and stern.

"Ban Fizz, we can't let Letme have too much fun."

Abu calmly gave the order.

"Ban the Enchantress too, don't let Xiaohu have too much fun."

Lin Xiu glanced at Abu in surprise.

Faker should ban LeBlanc if he plays against Xiaohu?

They've turned the Heavenly Gang upside down!

However, after glancing at Faker, who didn't seem to react much, Lin Xiu did as instructed.

At this moment, Faker has entered a transcendent state.

He was certain he had never been more confident than he was today.

It seems like all the BPs don't matter.

Even if you give him a healer, he can still completely dominate Xiaohu in the mid lane.

Therefore, he did not comment on banning heroes.

He simply said, "Give me Galio."

Faker wants to use this debut champion to rebuild his undefeated streak.

Abu nodded, his finger tapping heavily on the notebook as usual:

"First floor, pick Galio! Since they want to fight, let's pick a fighting lineup too!"

EDG's first pick: Galio, the Colossus.

Here we go again! It's Galio again!

[Then, pick Camille and repeat the same trick?]

Will RNG let Galio play? If not, without teammates diving in to let Galio fly, Galio is just a spinning top!

On the commentary stage, Guan Zeyuan instantly raised his voice:

"Instant lock! EDG immediately picked Galio on the first floor, this is a declaration of war against RNG! Remember, did you think RNG would let Lin Xiu have Camille?"

I remember adjusting my headphones and staring intently at the screen:

"I don't think so. RNG must have studied the video of EDG's match against IG. They definitely have to show some respect."

The camera panned across RNG's seats, and Feng Ge's expression was surprisingly calm.

Sure enough, RNG's first and second picks quickly lit up: First pick: Camille, Camille! Second pick: Gragas, Gragas!

"RNG picks Camille instead of banning her!"

Guan Zeyuan slapped his thigh suddenly.

"That was ruthless! Lin Xiu's signature champion, Galio's best engine, has been taken away. On the contrary, the top-jungle duo of Gragas and Camille is very strong in the jungle, which suits Mlxg's style perfectly!"

I remember he also showed a puzzled expression:

"This draft pick made things very difficult for EDG. Without Camille's hard crowd control that can lock down enemies, Galio had a hard time getting into the fight."

"It seems that Feng Ge completely saw through Abu's gamble."

[Hahaha! EDG got it! Camille got stolen, what will Galio use to fly now?]

[Lin: Where's my Camille? Where's my huge Camille?]

[Feng Ge: Kid, you're still too young.]

[Damn it, EDG got themselves into trouble with their first pick of Galio. RNG's lineup is too solid.]

I don't want to say that EDG's draft picks treated the opposing team like idiots, but that's the truth.

In the break room, Scout stared at the large screen, his brow furrowed, and whispered to the factory manager beside him:

"No, without Camille, Galio's threat is halved. What can Lin Xiu pick then? Nidalee?"

"But this time the enemy team has Gragas, and Nidalee will have a hard time fighting him in the early game."

Although he harbored hostility towards Faker and Lin Xiu, Scout could now distinguish between them.

If EDG wins and makes it to MSI, he will also get the opportunity to train at the World Championship.

The factory manager thought for a moment,

"Actually, there are many junglers who can coordinate with Galio to engage, but the margin for error is much lower."

On the competition stage, Abu's palms were sweating profusely. He looked down at Lin Xiu and said urgently:

"Lin, what do you think? The enemy team has Camille. Should we get Nautilus for Mouse first, and then you can figure out how to take the jungle?"

Looking at the Blue Steel Shadow on the screen, Lin Xiu not only didn't panic, but a smile even appeared on his lips.

He turned to look at Faker, who was resting with his eyes closed beside him. This absolute calm gave him great confidence.

"Trying to steal Camille? Then let them see my Plan B."

Lin Xiu's fingers flew across the hero list.

Finally, the image settles steadily on a hero clad in golden armor and wielding a long spear.

EDG second floor, locked in: Jarvan IV, the Demacian prince!

"A prince?"

Guan Zeyuan was stunned, then said in a hurried tone:

"Is Lin Xiu planning to use the Prince's EQ combo and ultimate to replace Camille's lock-on?"

"But the Prince's margin for error is much lower than Camille's. If his EQ combo misses or is dodged by Flash, the Prince becomes a sitting duck."

Remember to continue:

"But you have to admit, this is indeed a Plan B; it all depends on how the prince executes it!"

Immediately afterwards, EDG locked in Varus on the third floor.

On the RNG side, the third and fourth picks were Taliyah and Caitlyn.

With the final lineups of both sides confirmed, the battle of the densely packed hero pools finally came to an end.

EDG (Blue Side): Top laner Nautilus, Jungler Jarvan IV, Mid laner Galio, AD Varus, Support Karma.

RNG (Red Side): Top lane Camille, Jungle Gragas, Mid lane Taliyah, AD Caitlyn, Support Lulu.