When Lu Shen sent 'Well played'.
Sada Kojiro thought it was because the opponent didn't have enough damage, so he sent an 'emote' to praise him and show weakness.
But he never expected it.
This Xia Country person actually didn't follow martial ethics.
Immediately after, he pulled out a spell damage card, instantly zeroing his life points.
"Baka, I've been played!"
"This isn't praise, it's clearly a sarcastic jab at my poor skills!"
Sada Kojiro, who had won 11 consecutive matches, was already arrogant and didn't put other opponents in his eyes.
What's more, his opponent was a Xia Country player, a National Fortune Possessor who had been continuously eliminated in the National Luck Arena.
How dare someone from such a weak country provoke him?
Isn't it just good luck, winning two games by chance?
Do you know why the National Luck Arena gives National Fortune Possessors three chances to fail?
It's because some people are too lucky, leaving room for experts who might make a blunder.
Do you think your cobbled-together junk deck can be better than my Ramp Druid?
Stop dreaming!
The more Sada Kojiro thought about it, the angrier he got, and the sense of humiliation in his heart became more pronounced.
No!
He must win a match against the Xia Country person; he must get his revenge.
Sada Kojiro looked at his 11-2 record, gritted his teeth, and brazenly challenged Lu Shen:
"Kid, don't get cocky. I admit your luck is good, but good luck won't always favor the weak."
Lu Shen shrugged, noncommittal.
Seeing Lu Shen's indifferent expression.
Sada Kojiro's anger intensified, and his face twisted as he said:
"Hmph, I'm kindly giving you advice, yet you disdain it?"
"You don't appreciate good intentions, do you? Then do you dare to play another match with me?"
"I'll let you know that without luck, your weak deck is utterly useless!"
Lu Shen smiled.
He smiled very happily.
Someone said Miracle Rogue is a weak deck?
And it's a Miracle Rogue that hasn't been nerfed.
Have you seen the terrifying scene of a Gadgetzan Auctioneer on the board, drawing more and more cards?
Have you seen the spectacular sight of Leeroy Jenkins entering and exiting three times, with an empty board lethal of up to 26 damage?
Ignorance is bliss.
That's exactly what Sada Kojiro is!
Lu Shen was just wondering how to get Sada Kojiro to continue playing against him.
Isn't this perfect?
It's like getting a pillow when you're sleepy.
"Luck? Luck is also a part of strength!"
Facing Sada Kojiro's Taunt, Lu Shen retorted disdainfully:
"The victor is king, the loser is a bandit. Losers who lose matches in the National Luck Arena have no right to speak!"
"Oh, by the way, if you lose one more game, you'll be eliminated by the National Luck Arena, and you won't be able to speak after death."
"Come on, didn't you want to play another match with me? Then let's start quickly!"
Sada Kojiro had lost two matches.
He knew that anything he said now would sound pale.
Only by defeating his opponent could he have the right to speak and feel proud.
Sada Kojiro snorted coldly, saying no more.
He silently lowered his head and sent a 'match invitation' to Lu Shen.
"Hmm, just one more win."
"One more win, and I'll successfully achieve 12 wins."
"Not only can I help my great Sakura Country gain 30% more national luck, but I can also ruthlessly trample this hateful Xia Country person underfoot."
Sada Kojiro thought to himself, a malicious smile curving his lips.
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"I am the guardian of nature."
"Beware your back."
After the opening lines of both heroes sounded, Lu Shen's third match against Sada Kojiro began.
Lu Shen went first, choosing to pass his first turn.
Sada Kojiro went second.
Seeing that he drew Wild Growth, Innervate, and Nourish in his opening hand.
And seeing the Rogue pass his first turn.
He secretly thought, "This game is stable."
He played The Coin to gain 1 temporary mana crystal, then used Wild Growth to ramp up mana.
Perhaps Sada Kojiro was eager to prove himself and win the match.
This time, he didn't burn the rope, ending his turn immediately after his actions.
It was Lu Shen's second turn.
After drawing a card, his five cards in hand were as follows:
Backstab, Deadly Poison, Eviscerate, SI:7 Agent, Gadgetzan Auctioneer.
These five cards in hand were a bit clunky.
Lu Shen had nothing else to do, so he used his hero power Dagger Mastery to equip himself with a 1/2 weapon.
"We're on it!"
The Rogue dealt one damage to the Druid, then ended his turn.
It was Sada Kojiro's second turn.
Since he used Wild Growth last turn, he had 3 mana crystals this turn.
Sada Kojiro quickly played Innervate and Nourish, ramping up mana again.
After ramping, he used the Druid's hero power 【Shapeshift】, gaining 1 attack and 1 armor.
"For nature."
The Druid dealt one damage to the Rogue, then ended his turn.
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National Luck Arena Livestream.
Comparing Lu Shen and Sada Kojiro's first two turns, foreign netizens started celebrating prematurely again:
"In the same two turns, the Rogue passed both, while the Druid has already ramped three times."
"At the end of the second turn, the Rogue, who went first, only has 2 mana crystals, while the Druid, who went second, already has 5 mana crystals."
"With a three-mana lead going second, there's no suspense left in this game; the Druid can win even playing with his feet."
"The Xia Country person's hand didn't draw Young Dragonhawk or Edwin VanCleef; there's not a single bit of threat."
"Congratulations in advance to Sakura Country for having another person achieve 12 wins, about to gain another 30% national luck."
"Look quickly, the Xia Country person made a mistake, not triggering the minion's 'combo' effect."
"Hahahaha, the Xia Country person has run out of dog luck and is finally revealing his true colors!"
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Mistake?
Doesn't exist!
It was Lu Shen's third turn, and he drew an Azure Drake.
The opponent had ramped for two consecutive turns, already gaining three extra mana crystals.
From the next turn onwards, the Druid would most likely play minions on curve, using high-quality minions to control the board.
After a moment of thought, Lu Shen decided to play the SI:7 Agent without combo.
"Ha, this guy is dead."
SI:7 Agent, minion card, 3 mana, 3/3.
"Combo: Deal 2 damage."
Since Lu Shen hadn't used any other cards before playing this card.
The 'combo' effect could not be triggered.
This action made foreign netizens in the livestream think that Lu Shen had made a mistake in his play, and they all sent barrage comments, wantonly mocking him.
Little did they know, Lu Shen did it on purpose.
His goal was to establish board presence first and control the game.
Not to mention, passing the third turn after equipping a dagger would be too foolish.
Compared to the 2 damage dealt by the 'combo' effect.
The SI:7 Agent's 3 attack when on the board was undoubtedly more helpful to the board state.
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