Chapter 6: How could he play such a disgusting game!

In the EDG lounge, Abu watched the broadcast and couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, this kid Su Mo wasn't that stupid; he at least knew to toss a Q to check the brush and managed to land a counter-attack on Letme.

However, this didn't smooth out the deep frown on Abu’s forehead.

Letme had started with a Doran’s Blade, clearly intent on killing Su Mo.

Right now, he only hoped Su Mo would survive and not become a burden to the team.

As long as Su Mo didn't get solo-killed, EDG still had a glimmer of hope for victory.

Even if it was a very slim one.

On the other side.

Letme was also caught in a dilemma.

Having lost nearly a third of his health to the Zilean, he was debating whether to recall and replenish his supplies.

But looking at the mini-map, the minion waves had already left the base.

In this situation, if he recalled and returned to lane, he might end up losing minions.

For a top laner, losing the experience of even a single melee minion in the early game was unacceptable.

He was starting to regret not buying a Doran’s Shield.

If he had the Doran’s Shield, with its high health regeneration, he wouldn't have to agonize over this.

After some thought, Letme decided against recalling. He would play it safe in lane and see if he could find an opportunity to solo-kill the Zilean at level three.

Besides, he had Teleport; if things got desperate, he could use it to return to base and replenish.

However, as he pondered, he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.

He looked back and realized there was a bomb on Shen’s head.

“Huh??”

Letme was truly speechless.

*I’ve retreated all the way to the tri-brush, and you’re still throwing bombs at me?*

He didn't even know where the bomb had been thrown from; it had just landed straight on his forehead.

*That is so damn disgusting!*

With the bomb ticking on his head, Letme didn't care where the Zilean was anymore. He hurried out of the tri-brush and headed toward the minion wave, terrified that the Zilean would chase him down for a few more auto-attacks, which would be even more miserable.

Only when he reached the minion wave did Letme feel a sense of security.

But seeing his health bar drop another chunk, he felt a wave of frustration.

*Playing a Zilean so sneakily—what a dog!*

Letme muttered to himself.

After Letme returned to the top lane, Su Mo also emerged from the Dragon pit and headed up.

Having landed two consecutive Qs, Su Mo was in a great mood.

Now he didn't have to worry about pressure in the lane.

His actions were captured entirely by the director’s camera and seen by all the viewers.

The live audience sighed repeatedly as they watched Letme get shut down time and again.

As for the online viewers, they were even more outspoken.

On the Douyu live streaming platform, the LPL channel’s chat was scrolling frantically.

“Damn, why does this rookie’s playstyle feel so disgusting? If I were Shen, I’d be tilted.”

“Letme was a bit arrogant, too. Starting with a Doran’s Blade—he clearly didn't take this guy named Mo seriously.”

“Zilean can only annoy Letme at the start. I bet he gets solo-killed by Letme within five minutes.”

“Zilean top is even more abstract than AD top. If either Abu or Mo were actually human, they wouldn't have picked this.”

“Enough said, I’ve already ordered takeout. Sitting back and waiting for the ‘meal’!”

“……”

The aggression from the online audience was no joke.

Of course, Su Mo was unaware of all this.

In the game, Su Mo operated his Zilean as he arrived in the top lane.

He didn't even help Clearlove with the Blue buff; he went straight to the lane, his goal being to thoroughly disgust Letme.

By now, the minion waves had reached the top lane. Su Mo glanced at Shen, who was cowering behind his minions.

Shen was already down to two-thirds health.

Without hesitation, Su Mo crossed the minion wave and walked toward Shen.

Watching the Zilean’s movements, Letme frowned: “Is this guy actually trying to cross the wave to hit me?”

The damage from early-game minions was no joke.

He didn't believe this guy was ignorant of such basic knowledge.

But soon, he realized something was wrong.

The Zilean really did cross the wave, tossed a bomb, and it headed straight for Shen.

Letme tried to dodge, but the bomb landed perfectly on the spot he moved to.

It looked as if he had intentionally walked into it.

*Damn it…*

Letme cursed inwardly, thinking he shouldn't have tried to dodge.

What frustrated him most was Zilean’s disgusting mechanic.

Even though the bomb landed on Shen’s head, it dealt no damage until it exploded, so it didn't draw minion aggro.

After throwing the bomb, the Zilean turned and walked away, entering the brush.

In effect, his Shen had been bombed for free…

The kicker was that Zilean’s Q damage wasn't low in the early game.

Looking at his health bar, which had dropped another chunk, Letme felt bitter.

The laning phase hadn't even officially started, and he was already down to just over half health. Who could stand this?

He missed his Doran’s Shield again.

*This damn rookie, playing so dirty. I’ll make sure he knows why the flowers are so red later!*

【Received +5 Torment Points from Letme】

The scene in the top lane was also seen by Letme’s teammates.

Mlxg, who had just finished the red buff in the top jungle, teased: “Junze, are you okay? You’re already at half health right after getting to lane. Don't go too easy on him; be careful not to get solo-killed by a rookie—that would be embarrassing.”

Hearing this, Letme got even more annoyed: “Forget it. He can only annoy me before level three. If he can solo-kill me, I’ll write my name backward.”

Xiaohu joined in the fun: “Junze, you shouldn't make such flags. Usually, people who make flags don't end up well. But don't worry, if it gets too bad, just call for support, and I’ll come help you kill him.”

Letme: “Go away. Xiaohu, just take care of the bot lane. I’ll clear the top lane on my own.”

The group chatted and laughed, the atmosphere relaxed.

The frustration in Letme’s heart dissipated quite a bit.

Seeing the three melee minions about to die, Letme hesitated for a moment, wondering if he should go for the last hits.

But if he went for them, he would definitely be auto-attacked by the Zilean, or perhaps even hit by another bomb.

Thinking of this, he decided to give up the gold to preserve his health.

He’d just soak up the experience; once he reached level three, he’d settle the score with the Zilean.

Regrettably, someone didn't want him to soak up experience so easily.

Su Mo pushed forward while last-hitting. By the time he finished off the three minions, he had already reached the edge of the enemy wave.

Then, he pulled out a bomb and tossed it toward the Shen behind the wave.

Seeing this, Letme frowned and began to dodge: “He can’t think he’s going to hit me every time…”

Before he could finish his sentence, another bomb appeared on Shen’s head.

Once again, he had walked right into it.

His movement had been predicted again.

Letme was stunned.

Usually, when he encountered a Zilean in ranked, he would dodge every Q he saw.

Because Zilean’s Q had a wind-up animation, and it took time to land, it was generally easy to dodge.

But…

What was going on now?

From the start until now, this Zilean had thrown four bombs, and all of them had landed on his head.

*Is there no justice in this world?!*

As the three-second countdown ended, the Zilean’s bomb exploded again.

Looking at Shen’s health, which was now less than half, Letme almost coughed up blood.

*A gentleman’s revenge is never too late at level three!*

*‘Damn Zilean, you just wait! If you have the guts, don't let me reach level three!’* Letme thought viciously, then popped his health potion.