The Sentinels have finally reached a Champions final, empowered by TenZ's unconventional plays, which have become increasingly unpredictable from series to series. His unpredictability so scared their opponents that PRX opted for a standard composition against them in the second map Ascent, only to be defeated 2-0.
Loud embarks on yet another impressive lower bracket run, narrowly defeating PRX 3-2 to set up a rematch with Sentinels in the final. However, Qck falls ill, and Loud announces a replacement: a mysterious player, who appears on the grand final stage hooded. Despite being concealed, he captivates the audience with his presence. His true identity remains unknown.
What follows is a spectacle, marking one of the most neck-to-neck matchups in esports history. Initially underestimated as a brain-dead W-key smashing player, the unnamed duelist transforms throughout the game, showcasing a strategic approach behind the madness and consistently outperforming opponents, particularly Zekken. Meanwhile, TenZ delivers the performance of a lifetime, solidifying his status as one of the greatest controllers in the game.
As Loud secures victory in the fourth map with an unbelievable 1v4 Jett knives clutch, spectators are convinced they've witnessed the rise of one of the greatest duelists in the game.
In the final map, Sunset, Sentinels' stronghold, TenZ delivers an outstanding performance, propelling SEN to a commanding 9-3 lead in the first half. However, Loud faces one last challenge to complete the reverse sweep.
The duelist springs into action, consistently securing two or even three eliminations with each engagement, leaving everyone in awe of his skill. FNS acknowledges the hooded player's prowess and claims that he clears all of prime Optic.
Finally Loud has taken the lead with a score of 11-12, only TenZ remains alive and the duelist heads to A to plant. TenZ anticipates his opponent's move and positions himself strategically, awaiting the confrontation. While his teammates express confidence in TenZ, he senses something familiar about the mysterious duelist. He knows something is off about him.
The duelist arrives, swiftly eliminating TenZ with a one-tap and securing victory for his team, disbelief washes over all of Sentinels, except TenZ.
As TenZ rises to his feet, he exchanges nods with the unknown hooded duelist, who begins to pull down his hood. Pancada, revealed beneath the concealing fabric, returns TenZ's nod with a smile. In that brief moment of acknowledgment, a silent understanding passes between them, transcending the intensity of the match and harkening back to the days when TenZ and Pancada were revered as titans in their respective roles, one of them a controller, the other a duelist.
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