ADAPTED FROM BUTTERFLY BLUE'S NOVEL OF THE SAME NAME, THE KING'S AVATAR
EIGHTH GLORY PRO LEAGUE
GLORY PRO LEAGUE
-Welcome to the world of Glory! -The world of Glory!
GLORY
DREAMS
In this arena,
hard work is the last thing that's worth boasting about.
It's the bare minimum.
Anybody can do it.
It's the least that has to be done.
When you understand this,
you can begin the climb to the top.
Team Excellent Era.
The only team who wins three consecutive championships,
ushering in a new era in Glory.
THE RULING TEAM OF GLORY
Team Blue Rain.
WIth a two-pronged strategy of blade and magic attacks,
they will dominate the season.
Team Tiny Herb.
A legacy passed down.
The captain is their core. Unity is their weapon.
Tiny blades of grass can form a prairie.
Team Tyranny.
Aggressive style.
A rocky ten years.
Cheers.
Adoration.
None of that matters.
All I care about is
this very moment
on the battlefield.
Fighting alongside all of you.
The present is fleeting.
There is only one goal.
Bring home
the championship!
EIGHTH GLORY PRO LEAGUE
Tonight, we have Round 7 of Glory Pro League Season 8.
Team Tiny Herb is up against the home team, Team Excellent Era!
Pan Lin and I will be providing live commentary of this match.
We have viewers watching on television as well as on mobile phones.
I see the arena is packed tonight.
Let me hear you!
Everybody has been looking forward to this match for a long time.
Excellent Era is a seasoned team of the league.
They are three-time champions
and they have the ultimate partnership that comprises Battle God, Ye Qiu,
and the top Launcher of the league, Su Mucheng.
Ye Qiu is the first and only founder in league history
to win three championships.
Team Tiny Herb is not to be underestimated either.
They were last season's champions.
Captain Wang Jiexi's unpredictable style has earned him the nickname, The Magician.
Now, let's take a look at the lineup for each team.
Let's start with Team Excellent Era. One Autumn Leaf, the Battle Mage.
Dancing Rain, the Launcher.
Matchstick, the Sharpshooter. Woven Shadow, the Cleric.
Total Darkness, the Spellblade.
Successive Strike, the Striker.
We have long-range fighters, Launcher and Sharpshooter,
Battle Mage for main assault, and assist from Spellblade.
For Team Tiny Herb, we have Vaccaria, the Magician captain,
Angelica, the Knight,
Red Leaves, the Sharpshooter,
Aweto, the Cleric, Rangoon Creeper, the Ghostblade,
and Flying Sword, the Blademaster as substitute.
They are best at utilizing a 4-Defend-1 strategy.
Their captain is the fulcrum of the team.
Wang Jiexi, the Magician is not one to be underestimated!
Excellent Era has already begun their pre-game preparations.
The game will begin shortly.
On the screen, we have Excellent Era's star player, Su Mucheng,
the top Launcher of the league.
This goddess of Glory has a gentle persona, but a fierce style.
She's more than just good looks!
DANCING RAIN, GUNNER, LAUNCHER
Let's hear it for the captain of Team Excellent Era!
Three-time champion and founder from the first generation of the league!
He is the Glory Textbook,
Battle God Ye Qiu!
Ye Qiu! Battle God!
ONE AUTUMN LEAF, MAGE, BATTLE MAGE
-Ye Qiu! Battle God! -Ye Qiu! Battle God!
Now we see Team Tiny Herb's captain, Wang Jiexi,
the unpredictable Magician.
Both teams are now ready.
The match officially begins!
Each team is comprised of six players,
five active players and one substitute.
The substitute will wait at a designated area on the map.
When a player has been eliminated or chooses to switch out,
the substitute may take their place.
At the end of the 15-minute match,
the team with the most remaining players wins and gains five points.
If both teams have the same count,
the team with the most health points or HP wins.
Each kill or a new league record is an additional two points.
We see both teams are in the game now.
The match has begun!
Both teams are heading for the center of the map.
Team Excellent Era has One Autumn Leaf who has the nickname Battle God.
His partner is Dancing Rain controlled by Su Mucheng.
Team Tiny Herb's Vaccaria
played by Wang Jiexi
earned the nickname The Magician due to his elegant play style.
Forward positions. Prepare to attack.
Excellent Era has spread out and continues to advance.
Launcher, slow them down.
Excellent choice of position.
Dancing Rain found a high perch using a recoil and has begun to attack.
End feint. Everybody, attack!
Ye Qiu's Dragon Breaks The Ranks breaks up the rear!
TEAM EXCELLENT ERA VS TEAM TINY HERB
Beautiful execution by One Autumn Leaf scattering Tiny Herb's formation.
Tiny Herb is off to a rough start!
Let's replay this in slow motion.
Sharpshooter, burst fire at 11 o'clock. Spellblade, attack the Cleric at rear.
Be careful not to waste AoE.
Tiny Herb is in a passive position now.
Vaccaria is looking out for an opening to help his teammates.
Su Mucheng shows impeccable control, continuously utilizing her long range
to keep Vaccaria occupied!
Good job. Watch the rear and be aware of their positions.
Ye Qiu is certainly worthy of the nickname Master Tactician.
A seemingly chaotic battle,
but Excellent Era is steadily depleting Tiny Herb's HP.
Cleric, cover Spellblade.
Rear flank alone. Don't get killed.
Yes, it is chaotic,
but Excellent Era's one-on-one strategy seems to be working.
Tiny Herb is kept in check.
Tiny Herb needs a new plan fast!
It's Wang Jiexi!
His Magic Missile cut off Excellent Era's Matchstick,
saving his Cleric.
Amazing judgment!
Vaccaria predicted Dancing Rain's position.
Skill hit!
Go!
At present, Team Excellent Era's total HP is in the lead.
Tiny Herb's Cleric is hemorrhaging HP.
Yes. As long as Excellent Era can keep the upper hand,
I'm sure they'll have no problem winning.
Excellent Era may have taken some hits,
but compared to Tiny Herb, they hold a big lead in total HP.
In particular, Total Darkness, the Spellblade
is still at full health!
-Keep going! -For Team Tiny Herb,
Captain Wang Jiexi's strategy will be a crucial factor.
Prepare to fall back. Tactical positions.
We see Tiny Herb is now retreating.
Tiny Herb's Cleric is falling far behind.
It's a chance for Excellent Era!
If they can eliminate Tiny Herb's Cleric,
Excellent Era will have the match in the bag.
This is the ultimate showdown!
Whoever takes the first kill
will undoubtedly become tonight's brightest star!
AWETO
That's not normal.
Keep our distance.
Let's use a kite first.
Fall back!
Total Darkness is too impatient!
-He split from his team! -Be ready.
Is this Excellent Era's plan?
He's going for it!
Close in.
It seems this wasn't Excellent Era's plan.
Total Darkness' mistake was a kiss goodbye to Excellent Era's upper hand!
He was too reckless!
If Excellent Era loses because of this, he'll be the one to blame!
Total Darkness was too hot-headed. He gave a free kill to Tiny Herb!
Now Excellent Era has completely fallen behind in total HP.
Yes, Tiny Herb has turned the tables in an instant.
It's now four against five.
The substitute has swapped in, but he's still far from the battlefield.
Excellent Era is on dangerous ground. Will Ye Qiu change tactics?
Regroup.
Focus long-range attacks on their front. Don't get cornered.
How will Excellent Era deal with this disadvantage?
It seems victory is slipping out of Excellent Era's hands.
Sharpshooter, use Raging Flames of Hell.
Launcher, long-range poke.
Watch the wings.
Execute Strategy Three.
Screen Cannon!
One Autumn Leaf and Dancing Rain are breaking out the most epic play!
The Battle Mage advances under the Launcher's cover!
It seems Ye Qiu hasn't changed his plan!
He's not giving Tiny Herb a chance to recover!
Let him in. Beheading Tactic.
Tiny Herb is no longer intercepting and seems to be letting him in!
Does Tiny Herb plan on repeating their previous kill
and eliminating One Autumn Leaf?
Red Leaves who is low on HP plans to strike back!
Superb! Red Leaves has been eliminated!
KILLED BY DANCING RAIN
She was low on HP but still attempted to ambush One Autumn Leaf.
But Dancing Rain successfully neutralized her!
Now it's four against four.
Tiny Herb's substitute has joined the match.
Excellent Era has taken one kill, but is still behind on total HP.
They remain at a disadvantage.
If Tiny Herb can stall for time and maintain an equal head count,
they could win.
Let's get started.
One Autumn Leaf mounts a fierce attack and attempts to nab another kill!
Tiny Herb sends Angelica, the Knight to slow down One Autumn Leaf.
Knights have strong defense and high HP.
Only 30 seconds left!
It'll be difficult!
Can Ye Qiu pull off a miracle?
It seems absolutely impossible
to eliminate a knight with such heavy defense!
One Autumn Leaf is going all out, but Angelica is defending well!
Excellent Era's other players are also providing cover.
Ye Qiu is at full speed!
This match is getting heated!
Fire cover!
Armor Piercing Cannon!
Dancing Rain assists him in this critical moment!
Five seconds left!
One Autumn Leaf is still attacking hard with increasing tempo!
Rising Dragon Soars the Sky! Two seconds!
Draconic Crusher!
Ye Qiu did it!
Tiny Herb's Angelica's HP drops to zero!
They won the match in the last second!
What an incredible match!
Ye Qiu eliminated his opponent at the very last second!
The Battle God ended this match on his own terms!
Dancing Rain was a valuable assist
and has proven that they are indeed the league's best partnership!
We have witnessed history being made tonight!
Excellent Era hasn't fallen yet!
Contrary to their recent slump,
Captain Ye Qiu has used this victory and epic kill
to prove to everybody that Excellent Era is back!
The Battle God has once again done the impossible
and pulled off a miracle!
Let's all shout out
the greatest name in the history of Glory!
-Ye Qiu! -Ye Qiu!
As usual, yours is warmer.
This is Captain Ye Qiu who pulled off a miracle tonight.
Black mask, black hat, and sharp eyes
are his trademark look.
He never appears in public
and never attends commercial performances or promotions.
We have enjoyed a legendary match,
but we'll never be able to see the incredible Ye Qiu.
Perhaps he wants to reserve his true appearance
for those he values the most.
Glory is not a one-man competition.
It is a team effort.
Compared to flamboyant moves
or high kill count,
teamwork is more important.
In times of crisis,
show our strength in a modest manner.
All league teams are strong.
Nobody can leave things to chance.
This is Tiny Herb's second counterattack.
In this part of the battle,
a serious error was made.
This is where our plan was derailed.
This was already an obvious trap.
Look here.
During Tiny Herb's retreat,
the cleric fell far behind the rest.
This is a distance of 40 units.
However, it had only been six seconds.
Even if the cleric was slow,
what does it mean
for him to be so far behind in such a short window of time?
The cleric had begun to stray beforehand.
Correct.
He was deliberately left as bait.
But we still fell for it.
And we fell hard.
In the last 40 seconds,
we could have won the match without trouble by stalling.
But you...
You chose to attack on your own.
-I-- -After separating from the pack,
you cast an Electric Wave Formation in two seconds.
Just to kill a bait,
you wasted a strong attack
and your life.
This isn't the first time this has happened.
Give me a good reason.
I wanted...
I wanted to take the first kill for our team.
Not for us.
For yourself.
Whoever takes the first kill
will undoubtedly become tonight's brightest star!
Use the appropriate skill at the appropriate time
to turn an advantage into victory.
That is the most basic accomplishment for professional players.
If every player treats a team match as an individual performance,
then this team
won't go far.
I'm finished.
Chen Yehui, you are not a good fit for the team.
Return to the guild.
Captain, I don't understand.
What do you mean?
The team doesn't need you anymore.
TEAM EXCELLENT ERA
Three championship trophies.
Three MVP trophies.
This wall should be the league's Wall of Fame.
League tournaments are picking up speed.
If we use the same old methods, we'll be quickly eliminated.
I want to try out a new strategy in the next match.
You win some, you lose some.
Don't push yourself too hard.
I don't like losing.
You lose today, you can win it back tomorrow.
Victory or defeat is just a simple matter of probability.
However, business is different.
We play with a gambler's mentality.
If you don't watch your step, you'll find yourself in an endless pit.
If you're not careful,
you'll lose everything.
You said you wanted to use a new strategy?
Mu Cheng and I introduced Screen Cannon to the league.
However, this tactic is no longer a secret.
It's not unusual that it has been dissected and analyzed.
Has it occurred to you
that it might not be a problem with the tactics but the player?
What do you think of Sun Xiang, last season's rookie?
Not bad. I've looked into him.
He ranks first in KDA among rookies.
He's very efficient.
It's just that...
No.
What I mean is...
Compared to your early days.
I won't know until we have a match.
You players always go on about matches.
Ye Qiu, sometimes, you can make friends
by meeting in person.
TEAM EXCELLENT ERA
I'll make the introductions.
This is Yueyun's...
Our team's Sun Xiang.
Ye Qiu.
I can't believe I actually get to see your face uncovered.
What a great honor.
Excellent Era's revenue once accounted for half of the league's profits.
Now? We've been left in the dust by other teams.
The entire league is changing.
We must not become obsolete.
What we need now
is a player like Sun Xiang.
He plays well and can bring in revenue for the league.
Rest assured. We will only get better after I join.
Who is "we"?
Let me clarify.
This is...
Excellent Era's new team captain, Sun Xiang.
Starting today,
Sun Xiang will replace you as captain.
The account, One Autumn Leaf,
will be his to use.
Of course,
if you're willing to stay on as his training partner,
I will try to negotiate a fair compensation for you.
Don't bother.
Terminate the contract.
You'd better be sure about this.
You won't get a cent if you break the contract.
I choose to retire.
Do you like eSports?
What?
If you do,
treat all of this as an honor
instead of a chance to show off.
You're really going to let him retire?
The rules of Glory have long since changed.
You don't think it's still like the early days, do you?
You won't receive investments just by winning trophies now.
I have promotional events lined up.
Will Ye Qiu be attending?
He doesn't bring in any revenue and refuses to fall in line.
No matter how many MVP awards he receives,
I view his presence as meaningless.
A retired player cannot participate in league tournaments for a year.
For a professional eSports player,
a month away is fatal to his career, let alone a year.
One Autumn Leaf's account is yours now.
Focus on yourself first.
Excuse me.
In a place as big as Excellent Era,
it's funny that nobody makes way for the captain anymore.
It seems things have really gone downhill for you.
Only those at the top can go downhill.
Those who are already at the bottom
have nowhere to go.
Captain, the things you say are so rude.
I think I remember you saying
that Excellent Era will never need someone like me.
Now?
The one Excellent Era doesn't need is you, not me.
Are you finished? I'm in a hurry.
You've looked down on me since the first day I joined Excellent Era.
How arrogant you were back then.
You wouldn't accept performances or sponsors.
Everybody waited on you.
Who do you think you are?
And now?
Those who get to stay
are the ones who follow the rules.
Are you done now?
Ye Qiu, you're no longer a member of Excellent Era.
Why are you still in our uniform?
Take it off.
Or do you need a hand?
FIRST GLORY TOURNAMENT
-Ye Qiu! Battle God! -Ye Qiu! Battle God!
RULING TEAM OF GLORY
GLORY NEVER FADES FOR THOSE WHO CHASE DREAMS
SUNING CONVENIENCE STORE
Have you come to pick out items for an away game?
You're a step too late.
As usual, I have prepared everything for you.
Get this too.
Hey, are you spacing out?
Excuse me, please ring us up.
What's the matter?
I'm not going in.
Why? What happened?
I terminated my contract.
I said I'm retiring.
I'll leave with you.
Stay and play well.
For our Excellent Era.
For the ten years
we put in.
I understand.
It's hard for seasoned members like you
to accept your captain's retirement.
But I'm facing pressure from all sides.
I had to do something.
Don't worry.
His retirement is just for show.
As long as you stay with Excellent Era,
-I will-- -I wasn't planning on leaving.
You are still...
my boss.
Truthfully, I'm quite saddened by Ye Qiu's departure.
-After all, we-- -After all...
Together, we survived...
the most difficult of days.
Regardless of how you drove away Ye Qiu,
he is more dedicated than you can imagine.
Because to him, Glory is a faith.
When a faith that was once destroyed is restored,
it will be more wondrous and tenacious than it was before.
Even if he must take some detours
or face loneliness,
he will return to the starting point.
He will make a return to the league
and take back
the glory that belongs to him.
Mucheng.
One year.
After a year off,
I'll be back.
EXCELLENT ERA
HAPPY INTERNET CAFE
Thank you.
-I want a computer. -Okay, coming.
Glory has opened a new server on their anniversary every year
-Thank you. -since their second year.
All players get a chance at starting over.
Yes, let's all make a brand new start.
Let's go to the server. A new journey is about to begin.
-Ms. Chu, our usual four spots! -Okay.
-Grab the seats first. -Okay.
-Give me your ID later! -Got it!
Open an account.
Hurry.
Go!
You forgot?
Get ready. It's about to begin!
Ma'am, a computer spot.
-Hurry! -Section C, number 47.
GLORY
Get ready! It's about to open!
-Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, -Ten, nine, eight, seven, six,
-five, four, three, two, one! -five, four, three, two, one!
NEW USER REGISTRATION EXISTING ACCOUNT: LORD GRIM
TRANSFER ID LORD GRIM TO TENTH SERVER?
TRANSFER FROM FIRST SERVER TO TENTH SERVER?
All equipment upgrades require materials.
Guilds have limited spaces.
Hurry and get in!
All first kill records are blank!
I'm so excited! Here we come!
Get those missions!
Right! Get a mission and a weapon,
and then choose a class!
What's a class?
Glory has 24 different professions falling under six character classes.
There are Fighters, Mages, Night Walkers, Priests, Swordsmen, and Gunners.
Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Should I choose a class according to my star sign or personality?
Star sign, I guess.
It's okay. Relax.
I have your back. No worries.
Look, this is a weapon I'm designing.
I'm calling it Myriad Manifestation Umbrella.
It complements the 120 low-level skills across all classes
that are available to unspecialized players level 20 and under.
It can change forms without a cooldown period.
It has been a long time.
Myriad Manifestation Umbrella.
Level 5.
Weight of 2,3kg.
Attack speed, 5.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO CHOOSE A CLASS?
This team strategy plan is built around a Battle Mage.
But then again,
I want to try other classes.
-I thought it was something serious. -Picking a class is very important.
Class?
You want to be restricted by class in Glory?
If you're going to play, be a master of all trades!
DECLINE
I have a friend
who was really good at Glory.
Then he left.
There's one thing he told me.
"It's just
a matter of starting over."
EXCELLENT ERA
Jerk, lose already!
Lose already.
Floating Cannon.
Laser Cannon!
Ma'am, check out.
Check out? Hold on. Let me finish this battle first.
Use a knee strike, not artillery.
Shut up!
It's just a PK. Do you have to take it so seriously?
Of course I do!
Glory is more than just a battle.
I lost again!
-Check out. -Okay.
Ma'am, come here!
Coming!
Hold on a minute.
HAPPY INTERNET CAFE
-Why did the screen turn off? -What?
You must be messing with me.
HIRING NETWORK MANAGERS
BATTLE
GLORY'S TENTH SERVER OPENS TONIGHT! JOIN US AT HAPPY INTERNET CAFE
Ma'am, is that guy playing on your account?
Is he stealing your equipment?
No way.
You're messing with the wrong person.
You won?
The battle automatically started, so I played for you.
How long was that? You won already?
About 40 seconds.
Amazing!
I need a Tank over here!
Who's a Tank? Come on over!
Nice!
I won!
Well done!
-Yes! -Good job!
Ma'am, you said Glory isn't just a battle.
So...
What is Glory?
Glory...
We all met because of Glory.
Glory is a world that belongs to all of us.
You wanted to check out, right? Sorry about that.
I'm here for a job.
HIRING NETWORK MANAGERS
Subtitle translation by Renee Luk