The 2024 Valorant Champions Grand Finals—NRG Esports had fought tooth and nail, clawing their way through the lower bracket to reach this moment. Their opponents? Karmine Corp, the reigning giants of the tournament, spearheaded by Saadhak, the very player who had denied FNS a Champions trophy two years ago.
Karmine Corp were up 2-0, on the verge of completing a clean sweep. One more map, and NRG would be done for. Their dreams of glory would vanish, once again falling short of the ultimate prize. The crowd favored KC—why wouldn’t they? They had looked dominant, and FNS was haunted by his past, the weight of another potential loss hanging heavily on his shoulders.
The arena grew quiet as Yay—El Diablo himself—stepped into the light, donning NRG’s jersey. The crowd erupted into a mixture of shock and excitement. He hadn’t been part of the roster all tournament, but here he was, subbing in for the grand finals.
Map 3: Yay dominated, dropping 30 kills
Map 4: Yay racked up 40 kills, forcing a final map.
Map 5: Yay was on another level. With 50 kills, he delivered the final blow, securing the win for NRG in an unforgettable ace. The reverse sweep was complete.
As confetti rained down, the interviewer asked FNS, "How will NRG do without you?"
FNS looked into the camera, smirking.
"It’s all good."
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