In the previous MSI, because the schedule was relatively short, there were only tense and fierce matchups, and there were far fewer topics to discuss than the S Series Finals.

This time, there is a clear difference.

Xing Dao once Sword Master 1v5 and Sword Sister Jedi counterattacked first, first grabbing the headlines of major platforms, pushing the popularity of the group stage to an unprecedented high.

The second original explosion collapsed the PGM mentality of the small day, which further detonated public opinion.

Especially when the GIF of the combination of dual-core bombing and post-game performance like mourning and examining the test went viral, audiences around the world turned on the melon-eating mode.

Club...... The awesome Korean netizens even teamed up with Ah San to spray the always arrogant little days speechless.

On the European side.

The headline used by French esports media Lequipe is also impressive.

Even the locals are playing with old stalks.

After all, it's not a shame to be ruled by a dwarf with a broken wheel, and the so-called 'milk law' is just a joke about those few special cases.

In addition to the other four streams...... Except for the armed dealers and individual monsters, whoever dares to take it seriously is unlucky.

May 15th.

The last race day is over.

EDG easily defeated the European FNC and the North American TL to lead the group with a clean sheet.

KZ won seven out of ten fights and was in second place.

Lightning Wolves FW is in third place with a record of six wins.

FNC is five wins and five losses, catching the last train to qualify.

North American TL is more unlucky, only got three wins, if it weren't for the small day PGM, the point boy, the data is simply impossible to see.

With the qualifier confirmed.

Entered the favorite 'à la carte' link.

EDG, as the group leader, can choose one of the third and fourth opponents as the semi-final opponent.

The one who was chosen to play a showdown with KZ.

"Brother, you're not going to choose us, are you?" FNC mid-laner Caps sent a message to Xing Dao.

"Don't choose who you choose...... KZ is not an option. Xing Dao teased.

"How good it is to choose FW, you guys play FW to win, we have a chance to play KZ...... Although FW is called the Anti-Korean Wizard, only BO1 can win against the Korean team, and BO5 can't beat it at all. "CAPS strives for it.

"That's the truth, but we can't play in the same room." Although Xing Dao felt that this proposal was good, he still refused.

The relationship between Lightning Wolf FW and EDG is actually good.

I usually make appointments for training matches.

Although the FW of Kasra, who lost the wolf king, is worse on paper than FNC and is relatively easy to play, EDG is not suitable to do things that bully the provincial team.

Anyway, it's not much more difficult to play FNC!

When the official came to consult, EDG submitted the selection, and the semi-final bracket was soon released on the big screen.

The next day, the four teams that made the cut set off from Berlin for Paris, France.

Walk out of the airport.

Take a taxi and head to Parc de la Villette.

Ah Shui looked at the scenery around the street, and suddenly became a little curious: "This is France?" It feels a bit like Africa. ”

"There are so many black people!" Meiko scratched her head.

According to the official percentage, only 8.43% of French blacks are available.

As a matter of common sense, one out of ten people may not be able to see one.

But the black-skinned figures everywhere around the streets, with all kinds of household garbage and plastic bags floating up from time to time, as well as old street scenes, do not look like the rumored romantic capital.

"There's a half-blood!"

The gesture uses an inaccurate statement: "Black genes are too strong, and the slightest dip is black." ”

"Ahh Ah Shui suddenly realized.

"There's another reason." Xing Dao added: "Not a single black person died in 911. ”

"Really? Why? Meiko didn't understand.

"Black people are all on the streets, not in office buildings." Xing Dao smiled.

"Hahahahaha

"I see."

"Got it, got it!"

After a moment of teasing, the taxi drove out of the slum-like area.

The scenery immediately improved a lot.

Classic European architecture, sculptures and just the right amount of greenery are like an oil painting painted by a master in the warm sunshine, which saves a lot of impressions.

Arrived near Parc de la Villette.

EDG players will go to the hotel arranged by the official to rest first.

Abu took the logistics team to the Zenith Stadium to confirm the location, find the entrance lane, and make these pre-match preparations before returning.

Two o'clock in the afternoon.

After lunch and a nap, the EDG player got up and made an appointment with Lightning Wolf FW for a training match.

From a rational point of view.

Lightning Wolf FW faced LCK champion KZ and basically had no chance of winning BO5.

But what if......

Moreover, even if FW can't beat, winning one or two more games and forcing KZ to come out is also a good thing for EDG.

On the other side, KZ and FNC are also feeding each other.

By the way, study some bizarre routines.

MSI's group stage is actually a process of finding out each other, and according to each other's matchups, FNC knows that the probability of wanting to win EDG with conventional tactics is negligible.

Therefore, the main focus is on the development of black technology.

KZ is naturally happy to see this, anyway, FNC will go up to the bottom first, if the black technology is effective, you can learn it, and you can earn a Ban position if you don't do it.

After two days of intensive preparations.

At 6 p.m. on May 18, the first semi-final officially began!

……

"Summoners, long time no see, welcome to the semi-finals of the 2018 MSI Mid-Season Championship, we are here to say hello to everyone!"

Doll, Miller, and special guest Yuzu appeared in the commentary seat.

After reading the sponsor's advertising slogan and the name of the media partner.

Doll gets to the point: "Today's game is played by our regional champion EDG against the European champion FNC, EDG has a record of ten wins in the group stage, FNC is five wins and five losses, and the winning rate has just reached 50%. ”

"However, EDG must not be careless."

"Because of the European and American teams, the performance in the first round of the group stage will generally be a little abnormal, but then it will get better and better."

"Yes." Miller nodded: "Speaking of which, does Yuzu know what the reason is?" ”

"Personally, I feel that the pace of the European and American divisions is relatively slow." As a former professional player, Yuzu has more to say: "They are used to the rhythm of slowly developing a team in the competition area, and they will be caught off guard when they encounter fast-paced teams such as EDG, KZ, and FW...... After adapting, you can bring out the real level. ”

"I see!" The doll made a suddenly realized expression: "So how did you predict the outcome of today's game?" ”

"I think EDG can win 3-1." Miller speculated: "Three points for EDG's strength, and one point for FNC's Caps." ”

EDG's mid lane is a short board, and there's nothing that can't be said.

Even the gesture admitted that it was good luck during the live broadcast, and on the last day of the transfer period, EDG was 'mixed' to become a starter when no one was available.

Miller feels that the new French King Caps has a reputation and has the ability to lead FNC to victory.

"I feel the same way, too."

Yuzu has the same opinion: "Caps should be the strongest mid-laner in this MSI, even if FNC loses to KZ, Caps' record is no worse than BDD, and there is definitely a possibility of Carrying." ”

"You all guess 3-1, I'll guess 3-0." The doll sets off the atmosphere: "Caps is really strong, but General has shown two 1v5 in the group stage, once Juggernaut killed PGM, and once Knife Sister sold resurrection armor in the wild area Jedi counterattack to reverse KZ. ”

"Even if EDG falls into passivity for some reason, General has the ability to lead the team back!"