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Chapter 179: Return of the Crimson Saint [1]

Chapter 179: Return of the Crimson Saint [1]

[Warstar RPG Champions League:]

[Semifinal One: Phoenix Rising vs Nightfall]

[Phoenix Rising: 10 points]

[Nightfall: 1 point]

[Winner: Phoenix Rising]

The first semifinal game of the Warstar RPG Champions League was played on Wednesday, and by the end of it, Phoenix Rising and Dain Ironvalor were the only names left on the mouth of fans of the popular video game.

After Nightfall’s impressive performance in the Quarterfinal, precisely the performance of their captain, a lot of fans hoped and expected them to create an upset and yet against the towering silhouette of the reigning champions, they faltered.

A lot of fans expected Phoenix Rising to win, but not so thoroughly.

A 10-1 points win was a humiliation.

And once again, it catapulted Phoenix Rising to the top of the favorites ranking table, ranking the clubs with the best chances of winning the Warstar RPG Champions League this season.

At the end of the game, Gabriel faced the journalists for the post-game interview and there, he was asked a sensitive question.

"Good day Gabriel, just as expected, you played a flawless game tonight".

"Thank you". Gabriel seemed to have regained his effortless composure already as he had an easygoing smile on his face.

"Tonight, Phoenix Rising progressed to the final".

"Tomorrow, the second semifinal game will be played. Which of the 2 pro clubs will you think will progress tomorrow to meet your club in the final?"

Gabriel chuckled. "Simple".

The female reporter raised an eyebrow. "Really?"

"Of course," Gabriel nodded. "Tomorrow, Scarlet Rose will be knocked out of the Warstar RPG Champions League".

The reporter was taken aback. "You think so?"

"Yes, they don’t have what it takes to make it to the final".

Well, that was a juicy interview.

And just like expected, Gabriel’s words went viral that night, creating a storm online and also triggering a digital war between Phoenix Rising and Scarlet Rose fans.

...

After a night of online banter, excitement, speculation, time moved fast and, in a blink, the D-day of the final semifinal came was here.

England, Manchester, Old Trafford...

The venue for the 2nd semifinal game of the Warstar RPG Champions League was also in Manchester, but not the Etihad, rather Football Club Manchester United’s home stadium, the iconic Old Trafford.

That night, 2 team buses drove into town; a crimson one which ferried the Scarlet Rose players, and a multicolored one ferrying Imperium Tyrannus players.

The atmosphere in Old Trafford tonight was even more electric than the energy at the Etihad yesternight.

The atmosphere was electric.

The Scarlet Rose team bus arrived first and like usual, fans surrounded the bus, waving at them, cheering their players on.

But then, a reporter managed to squeeze his way into the crowd.

"Jonathan!" The reporter screamed. "What do you think of Gabriel’s comments yesterday?"

After that shout, the bus slowed down.

One of the windows came down, and from it, a familiar face came out, Jonathan. He had a gentle smile on his face as he looked at the camera.

Then, he smirked. "His comments? Those are the comments of a cornered beast shaking in fear".

"He’s scared of us, so he’s praying for an upset".

Jonathan shook his head, a masterfully crafted expression of pity on his face. "I pity him". He said with an exaggerated sigh.

"Sunday right?"

He looked away from the reporter at the crowd. "On Sunday, we’ll dethrone Phoenix Rising to claim the Warstar RPG Champions League".

"Can you?" The reporter asked.

Jonathan looked at him. "Who can stop us?"

Leaving those heavy words behind which for some reason sounded so cool, the bus drove off into the stadium.

For the entertainment tonight, Rhema, the popular Nigerian Afrobeats musician took the stage as he set the atmosphere of the stadium aflame by performing some of his biggest hits.

The electric performance set the stage for the main course of the night, the semifinal clash between Scarlet Rose and Imperium Tyrannus.

[Warstar RPG Champions League:]

[Semifinal Two: Scarlet Rose vs Imperium Tyrannus]

The commentators announced the 2 teams, and in a minute or two, they settled in their player booths, the final prelude to the epic clash.

"Both teams are already in their playing booth".

"The atmosphere is cracking with tension. These 2 clubs have fought tooth and nail all season to secure a spot in the playoff round, which of them shall progress to the final?"

"It’s been more than 4 seasons since Scarlet Rose last made it to the semifinal of the Warstar RPG Champions League".

"To the club and its fans, this is a pivotal moment in their history".

"They’re already calling it the return of the Crimson Saint".

"And since Jonathan is ready to step down to a more peripheral role in the team after this season, giving Crimson Saint to Chris, his successor, it is an especially poignant season for him. A season he’ll never forget".

"The last time Scarlet Rose made it to the semifinal of the Warstar RPG Champions League, they also made it to the final".

"Can they do it tonight?"

While the commentators raved, talking about both teams, the proceedings for the epic semifinal clash already started in the 3-way holographic screen.

As for the starting V of both teams? It was released hours ago.

[Warstar RPG Champions League:]

[Semifinal:]

[Scarlet Rose Pro Club:]

[Starting V:]

[Paladin; Paladin; Elementalist; Launcher; Cleric]

...

[Imperium Tyrannus Pro Club:]

[Starting V:]

[Mage; Combat Mage; Summoner; Blademaster, Cleric]

Just like Phoenix Rising was well-known for their unconventional all-out offensive lineup, Scarlet Rose was also famous for their evolved lineup this season that integrated Chris into the team.

Last season, Scarlet Rose routinely featured a lineup led by Jonathan’s Crimson Saint, a Paladin, then a Blademaster, an Elementalist, a Launcher, and then a Cleric, a balanced formation of Avatars.

And yet this season, after discovering Chris’ talent, Jonathan decisively changed the formation of the team.

Earlier in the season, the captain’s radical formation change caused a lot of controversy not just in the media, but also among Scarlet Rose’s executives.

Jonathan didn’t give in to the pressure though. He kept his belief on the young teenager, and now, nobody doubted Chris anymore.

By now, it was a foregone conclusion that he would be Crimson Saint’s heir.

And so, just like Phoenix Rising, Scarlet Rose now fielded an unconventional lineup of players- Avatars. In almost every club in the English Pro Alliance, there is a proficient close combat class.

Paladins were theoretically close combat classes too, but they were mainly Tanks. Paladins possessed more defensive and even some healing skills, attacking skills were more on the minority.

This was why Scarlet Rose’s formation this season was so unconventional, and yet it worked.

Jonathan’s philosophy this season?

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

And so, the game started.

[LOADING...]

Within just a few seconds, all 10 players loaded into the arena.

The screen flashed.

[FIRST ROUND: INDIVIDUAL BATTLE]

[CHOOSE YOUR CHAMPIONS!]

Without hesitation, Jonathan stepped forth with his Crimson Saint Avatar, bravely entering the individual battle arena to represent his club.

As for Imperium Tyrannus? It was not an easy decision.

Tonight, Scarlet Rose were the overwhelming favorites and it was for a reason. Tyrannus’ captain was confident in his skill, but not confident enough to take on one of the biggest clubs in England with the biggest history head on.

And so, he improvised, going for strategy rather than pride.

Imperium Tyrannus’ captain forfeited the ritual of captain vs captain in the first battle of the individual round, giving the slot to one of his teammates instead, the Summoner.

Knowing that it was a Paladin and that it was the Crimson Saint, the captain’s intentions was not for his teammate to win.

Rather, he wanted to wear Jonathan’s energy out with numbers.

And what better class to take on this task than a Summoner, a class capable of summoning a legion of summons to support in a fight?

3..., 2..., 1!

FIGHT!

As soon as the countdown hit zero, Crimson Saint activated a movement skill, turning into a blur as he closed the distance to the Summoner.

Cheers exploded in Old Trafford as Scarlet Rose fans applauded their captain’s aggressiveness in this battle.

What would be Imperium Tyrannus’ response?

Clearly, this was a blatant challenge and he would take the challenge, right?

Well, in response to Jonathan’s aggressiveness, the Summoner calmly turned around... and ran.

"..."

Tens of thousands of fans in Old Trafford watched this subtly comedic scene speechlessly, but the Summoner’s controller in question did not feel funny.

Behind his monitor, the player was focused as his fingers rapidly moved, typing furiously on his keyboard while moving his mouse.

Tap! Tap! Tap!

He was already summoning a legion to slow his opponent down.

Jonathan was renowned for his slow-burn, steady, and calm approach to combat but tonight, faced against this tactic, Jonathan improvised and changed his combat approach on the spot.

Instead of steady and calm, he went for reckless and aggressive.

BAM! BAM! BAM!

With his glowing sword and shield, he simply tore into the summons with reckless abandon, pulverizing them with aggressive momentum.

As the Paladin moved, swinging, cutting, a haze of blood formed around him.

For some time, Old Trafford was silent as they watched the Paladin’s rampage in stunned silence.

4 minutes later...

---<VICTORY>---

Crimson Saint won.

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