The medicine brought back from the hospital worked quite well, and Jiang Shi’s fever completely subsided within two days.
The incident of Han Yuze pulling out the internet cable that day sounded somewhat surreal when spoken out loud. Later, to save some explanation, they used the excuse of an unstable internet connection at the internet café and managed to pass it off. They let Bi Binghuo, their collaborator, carry the blame.
After the fever subsided, Jiang Shi didn’t rush back home. After all, he still needed to take medication for some time. To avoid letting Jiang Yan discover the issue, he continued to stay at Han Yuze’s place for a few more days.
Incidentally, in a whimsical mood, he conducted a series of tests. The results proved that doing certain things while running a fever was indeed a unique experience.
As the grand finals approached, facing the final sprint, Seven Silver Coins decided to give everyone a break.
Rather than pushing too hard, pre-match adjustments were crucial. Therefore, this time, the break was quite thorough, lasting until just before the official start of the match. During these days, Jiang Shi didn’t ask anyone about the situation.
It wasn’t until the pre-match gathering that What Pen Carries Fragrance looked at everyone, absent for several days, feeling somewhat speechless. “You guys disappeared completely. You didn’t contact anyone, didn’t ask anything. Aren’t you afraid someone might not make it on the day of the match?”
Jiang Shi replied, “Anyway, there can only be five people on the field at the same time. It’s not a big problem if one or two can’t make it.”
What Pen Carries Fragrance was speechless, and after a while, he gave a thumbs up, sincerely admiring, “You guys are really something.”
Island Forest greeted, “Dear, let’s check out the predictions for the grand finals!”
Several people, who hadn’t seen each other for a few days, greeted each other and hurriedly gathered around.
Since the start of the Century Cup, the prize-winning guessing game had never stopped and had gained considerable attention all along, especially considering the upcoming final match.
The total number of votes counted had already surpassed all previous records. As for the overall voting for the teams entering the finals – Blood Roses, Rattlesnakes, Firepower, and Seven Silver Coins – it also set a new record.
“42%…” Han Yuze lightly clicked his tongue.
What Pen Carries Fragrance couldn’t help but roll his eyes at his ambiguous tone and said, “Hearing your tone, it seems like it’s not enough? Have you seen what the other three teams are like? Having over 40% support within this, it’s already heaven-defying!.”
Han Yuze remained silent and spoke after a while, “Indeed, anyway, Old Chun’s team only has a 36% support rate.”
This reluctant tone made What Pen Carries Fragrance almost spit blood. Then he heard Jiang Shi add, “No worries. Next time, we’ll increase it by ten percentage points.”
Han Yuze nodded, “Sounds good.”
What Pen Carries Fragrance: “…”
It seems his vision was narrow!
The match was approaching, and What Pen Carries Fragrance had been worried that everyone might be too nervous. However, after chatting for a while, he realized he was the only one nervous. He found a seat, sat down, and remained silent to avoid spreading the nervousness. If this mood were contagious, he might as well commit suicide to apologize.
The time for pre-match preparation passed quickly. It seemed like they hadn’t entered the door for long when a staff member came to knock on the door, indicating that they could go choose their starting point positions.
Jiang Shi stood up from the sofa, and this time, he democratically sought opinions. “Any suggestions about choosing the starting point?”
Others’ reactions were quite direct: “Whatever you like.”
Jiang Shi looked at Han Yuze. “God Yu?”
Han Yuze smiled. “Same, whatever you like, I will like.”
There was suddenly a chorus of hushing sounds around.
Since everyone didn’t have any specific preferences, Jiang Shi chose freely based on his own liking.
When he came back, feeling the eyes around him gather, he said, “I assure you it’s a choice that’s very suitable for everyone to perform well.”
This statement might have been somewhat abstract, but combined with Jiang Shi’s expression, everyone vaguely felt that something subtle was about to happen.
As the representative, Gentleman Fan asked, “So what tactics do you want to use for this match?”
Jiang Shi smiled slightly and uttered two words, “Speed cutting.”
“Genesis,” the game itself, featured a one-player-one-character setting, and there was no switching operation.
Hearing Jiang Shi’s introduction, everyone was a bit puzzled. Only Han Yuze, after a brief contemplation, exclaimed, “Oh,” and then said, “You had this idea.”
Jiang Shi asked, “What do you think?”
Han Yuze nodded. “Not bad. It suits our current situation.”
The two of them harmonized, and the others were left feeling speechless.
What Pen Carries Fragrance said, “…You two gods, can you speak some human language?”
Jiang Shi replied, “No rush. You’ll find out when we get on stage.”
After finishing speaking, he glanced at the time and said, “If everyone is ready, let’s set off.”
The final destination.
Heading towards the championship trophy of the Century Cup, let’s go!
The venue was already fully occupied; with the continuous influx of spectators, new spectator areas were still opening around the holographic arena, creating an extremely awe-inspiring scene.
The ultimate battle was officially commencing amidst the attention of the multitude!
Will a new king ascend, or will the old team reach the divine altar again?
After today’s match concludes, everything will be officially revealed!
The ear was filled with the passionate team introductions from the commentary booth, while the audience, watching the guild emblems displayed during the waiting phase, experienced a complex mix of emotions.
Who would have thought that Seven Silver Coins, a leisurely guild criticized from the beginning, would actually charge into the finals of the Century Cup under the onslaught of returning players!
Were the legendary veterans just products of a lack of competition back in the day, long outdated and eliminated?
But the current reality could only prove one thing – experience is still valuable!
However, could they truly create the myth of directly winning the championship in their first appearance?
Some people naturally enjoyed witnessing such dramatic scenes. It’s unclear who started it, but gradually, people began to shout:
“Seven Silver Coins, win the championship!”
“Seven Silver Coins, champions!”
“Go, Silver Coins, the best!”
With one person leading, supporters of other guilds were evidently stimulated and started cheering along. Gradually, the names of the four guilds began to clash and intertwine in the shouts.
The recurrent cheers seemed like an advance clash before the teams even entered the field, counteracting each other and heavily covering the entire spectator area.
The match hadn’t officially started, but the entire arena was already ablaze with passion.
At the same time, the barrage in the live broadcast room undoubtedly erupted.
In the main view rooms of various guilds, mainly filled with cheering fans, the most intense battleground was undoubtedly the barrage area of the official broadcast room. It was covered with slogans of encouragement from fans, densely displaying the names of various guilds that gradually covered the entire screen. Everyone was attempting to contribute their meager strength for their supported team in this way.
This tense atmosphere was undoubtedly what the two commentators on the podium wanted to see the most.
The direct push to the top of the heat made this final match enter a heated stage even before the opening.
As the time gradually approached, Tao Zi amidst the cheers of the audience, finally found an opportunity to speak, “Alright, all the players have been teleported into the map! The final match today officially begins!”
Before the words could settle, today’s final match map was fully displayed in front of everyone.
Map Name: Endless Narrow Passage.
Since it was already the last match, besides Century Cup fans, there were also players from other guilds who had finished their journey this time. Hearing this sentence on the independent spectator platform, all attention was instantly focused on the arena.
Seeing that the four participating teams had refreshed at their starting point positions, someone from one of the guilds couldn’t help but say, “Seven Silver Coins chose the first starting point, right? But this starting position…”
Others looked, and naturally, they understood the surprise.
For those with a bit of experience in matches, this was undoubtedly the most dangerous starting position among the four, usually reserved as the last choice.
But now, Seven Silver Coins, as the first choice, directly claimed it?
Even Crusader Akdas couldn’t help muttering, “Choosing this position as the first pick? Are the people from Seven Silver Coins crazy, or have they really become arrogant all the way here?”
“Probably not.” Although Champs was not very sure, she seemed to capture something vaguely. “After all, if they’re the first to choose, other guilds probably don’t know where their initial point is, right?”
After hearing this, Akdas also paused for a moment and then looked at the positions of the other teams on the map. “D*mn, truly cunning!”
As the match officially started, the teams that entered the field also began to move.
While they were still in the preparation phase and unaware of the specific situation, now that they were in the map, the other members of Seven Silver Coins also understood the true meaning of “speed cutting” that Jiang Shi had informed them about.
Judging by the positions of the other three starting points, the area they were in was, at worst, an intersection where everyone concentrated their firepower!
But looking at it positively, precisely because it was a crossroads of conflict, it seemed very suitable for adjusting the lineup at any time once the battle began.
Today’s starting lineup was Jiang Shi, Han Yuze, Muchuan Pants, Scavenger, and Gentleman Fan.
Since they knew the basic tactical pattern, and no one asked about not bringing a healer, Muchuan Pants couldn’t help but mention it while moving with the team, “How are you going to cut, just cut. After you cut me off later, can you consider not reassigning me when it’s not necessary?”
“Muchuan Pants, can you occasionally show some enthusiasm?” Jiang Shi coaxed, “Look, we have finally returned, and we have finally entered the Century Cup. Now, we’ve finally made it to the finals. I’ve selected a starting point that is so suitable for the whole team to enjoy the game. Shouldn’t we cherish it?”
Muchuan Pants: “……I think lying flat is more fragrant.”
Jiang Shi chuckled silently, “Come on, since we’re here, let’s not leave any regrets, at least not too many.”