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The kills in a deathmatch don't just end as a single point gain.
Even though the dead can respawn, that’s a matter for later.
The resulting personnel gap is an immediate issue.
If an ally has died, time must be bought until they can rejoin.
The best and most commonly used method is, of course, retreat.
Even if a numerical advantage is achieved, careless combat can lead to tragedy.
The opponent can’t just recklessly pursue either.
In the process of chasing, positioning can fall apart, and unexpected ambushes can occur.
There needs to be a process of securing new lines of sight and expanding the safe zone.
In other words, a kill in a deathmatch signifies an expansion of territory.
It allows allies to utilize space more freely from a wider angle.
If operating a long-range ADC, it’s a benefit that cannot be ignored.
“Corsair is disengaging to the 3 o’clock position. Ga-wol, can you respond?”
“I’m already on the move.”
“I’ll leave it to you. The warrior and swordsman are at the 5 o’clock position. The battle priest has also come to the front. It seems they want to engage in a strength contest with the main force.”
“Let’s accept it. Eun-chae and I are confident.”
“Eagle Eye has a 7-second cooldown. I’ll use it as soon as the fight starts.”
“The Guardian Spirit is ready too!”
As Outlaw unilaterally projected firepower, the Corsair attempted to escape once more by surfing the wave.
It was an unavoidable decision.
For the main force to fight effectively, the Gunslinger’s fire support is essential.
However, ACL's composition lacks guard-specialized characters for chaos performance.
There’s no means to protect the Gunslinger from Sigma's Musketeer.
Furthermore, they were cornered all the way to the respawn area, making it impossible to widen the distance.
The Gunslinger is a class designed to use the Musketeer more flexibly.
They have a variety of firearms and aren't particularly weak in close combat.
Therefore, their performance in “long-range combat” is somewhat lacking.
There are two tasks to resolve.
One is to pressure Outlaw, and the other is to keep Ga-wol separated.
…But how?
ACL presented a desperate measure.
[ACL Igor has gained the effect of ‘Frenzy: Valhalla’.]
[The warrior cannot recover health and all defenses are fixed at 0. Additionally, they take fixed damage equal to 0.8% of their health every second.]
[However, their attack power increases by 75% of the reduced defense. They gain a shield equal to 10% of the damage dealt…]
An explosive combat power at the cost of the warrior's life!
If winning this battle is impossible, then inflict injuries on both sides to divide the battlefield once again.
Even if it means giving up kill points, it was an intention to reset the unfavorable situation.
The rampaging warrior charged at Luche.
This was an attacking power that was difficult to withstand even for a knight class.
Each blow carried by the battle axe was formidable, and the guard gauge began to drop rapidly.
Cover fire from Outlaw began, but it felt insufficient.
In the gap created, Donghae tried to break through.
To be precise, he intended to break through.
[Strength can pull mountains, and spirit can cover the world─]
[You receive the effect of ‘Pushing Mountains and Covering the World’.]
[You will continue to receive fixed damage until your health is fully exhausted, and all stats…]
The desperate measures of burning health are not exclusive to the warrior.
At the same time as the guard break, the Samurai and Paladin switched positions.
Camelia blocked the warrior’s path.
The ferociously screaming spear clashed against the axe blade.
In terms of strength and attack power, it was lacking. But the spear had the reach to compensate for that.
Moreover, the Samurai’s unique parries activated in succession, leading to a counterattack.
Camelia’s physical prowess was acknowledged even by Ga-wol.
The warrior’s attacks were fast and powerful but straightforward.
A peak-performing Samurai should have no trouble handling them.
At the moment when the ferociously screaming spear collided with the axe blade,
Luche, with light shining on her shield, dashed towards Donghae.
The two swords enforced each other’s will.
Just then, as the heat of the battle between the two teams rose,
a kill log appeared that dampened their spirits.
[‘Sigma Ga-wol’ has defeated ‘ACL JollyRoger’.]
In side fights, Sigma could never lose.
No, it was even difficult to buy time.
Re-establishing the rules of IKL, ACL's first match crossed the river of no return.
[‘Sigma Camelia’ has defeated ‘ACL Igor’.]
[‘ACL Mamba’ has defeated ‘Sigma Camelia’.]
[‘Sigma Outlaw’ has…]
[Author: SigmaFan]
[Title: Match 38 Ga-wol Highlights]
(Attached Video: Battle Priest Execution)
(Attached Video: Jolly Roger Clone Fishing)
(Attached Video: Donghae Ambush)
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(Attached Video: Jolly Roger Solo Elimination)
No, I can't even shake off the Corsair with a wave surfing because of the buff from the Soul Stone.
Did we really have such a good assassin, and only we couldn’t use them?
[Comments]
[Author: ㅇㅇ(810.125)]
[Title: Ga-wol still makes a fuss about the shits.]
(Attached Photo: Jolly Roger, Disappointed Expression)
(Attached Photo: Angry Frog Holding a Knife Chasing After)
No way, it’s not like that, damn it.
[Comments]
[Author: ㅇㅇ(514.21)]
[Title: Someone who is in urgent need of re-evaluation. GOAT]
(Attached Photo: Holy, Thumbs Up Photo from Their Prime)
This person can hold on even longer.
[Comments]
After a match, a break of about 10 minutes is given.
It's the time to resolve bathroom needs or thirst.
Donghae splashed cold water on his face.
“Phew…”
The chill made his mind feel clearer.
The focus exhaustion in professional matches is severe.
In tough battles like this, especially after experiencing a rout, it’s even more so, and there’s no need to mention it.
It was a brutal defeat.
He boasted loudly that he would have to bring out the Swordsman, yet lost in the arena he was most confident in.
And if the match content was even hopeful… it was not.
He wasn’t caught in the opponent’s gamble nor was he reverse-turned.
It was purely a loss in skill and weight class.
With this, he had no words, even if he had ten mouths.
By now, there must be chaos everywhere talking bad about them.
For a while, he shouldn’t show his face in the community.
“Well, I knew it.”
How could he not know it was going to be a tough fight?
He had a feeling that this outcome was going to happen.
Since Sigma had been a strong team during the spring, it goes without saying now.
Donghae gazed at his reflection in the mirror.
The determination in his eyes… fortunately, was still alive.
The wall was much higher than he expected.
But a professional gamer who only gives up in front of high walls cannot climb higher.
Fortunately, in this respect, Donghae also qualified.
Recently, he had found a goal.
He wanted to face Ga-wol's sword.
That sword, which seemed to be at a different level, was nothing but a nuisance with system corrections.
Even if just for a moment, he wanted to face it directly.
“Truly… the recent power of Sigma is insufficient to be described as amazing.”
“In fact, hasn’t there been talk? Sigma might not be as dominant as expected right before the league. It might not be as hard as thought!”
“It seems such discussions arose because ACL's performance exceeded expectations.”
“However, just now in the first set, they dashed cold water on everything, didn’t they? Was the sweet dream enjoyable, ACL?”
“Of course, the match isn’t over yet. ACL won’t just take it lying down either.”
The break between matches ended.
The camera once again focused on the arena, and the voices of the commentators began to be heard.
The player waiting room briefly flashed by.
There seemed to be a complicated exchange of opinions in ACL.
In contrast, Sigma exuded a sense of ease.
While the coaching staff was intensely discussing, Han Daeun was eating ice cream.
A tongue subtly moved behind the vanilla soft serve.
“Ha ha ha. That kind of sight is truly typical of player Ga-wol, isn’t it?”
“Even though this is his first debut in this league, he really feels like a veteran. This is a match that would make even 1-2 year players nervous.”
“Such comfort as if he has already experienced player life. That’s why he can infiltrate the enemy base, right?”
“Yes. Assassins need courage too. So-called the courage to be hated.”
A little white cream stuck to the cheek of the one eating ice cream.
Camelia glanced sideways and flinched.
The camera captured the scene of her taking out a tissue and wiping it for her.
After the scene changed, the players were shown entering the connection device.
The second set would begin soon.
“Now, let’s check the battlefield and the rules.”
The commentators’ monitors can check information a little faster than the audience.
Hoon’s mouth nearly turned up but barely held it back.
It was the power of accumulated experience over a long time.
However, there were those who didn’t need to hold back.
In the audience, very honest reactions erupted.
“Wow────!”
“The rule that Ga-wol's fans have been waiting for has finally come out!”
“The battlefield is the Cradle of the Fallen! The rule is 4-person winner-takes-all!”
“The current one-on-one champion faces the challengers!”