Chapter 78

### Chapter 78: Gatekeeper (2)

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The game starts, and pings start appearing chaotically.

Despite the familiar scenery, the fact that it feels strangely unfamiliar suggests I've been away from this place for quite a while.

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Upper Diamond, Lower Master tier.

At least, in this tier, where players are supposed to think a bit, there were no ruthless players who went AFK from the start.

"Well, it doesn't matter to me since I'm a support."

Although the jungle control often leads to lane control, it's true that I feel less pressure when playing support compared to the jungle.

"If they go AFK, they only hurt themselves."

Of course, it hurts me too, but since that didn't happen, there's no need to think about it deeply.

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[Outlaw (Camille) is on the way]

[Outlaw (Camille) is on the way]

One of the few strengths of a Camille support is during the early invade.

At this time, it's generally better to invade from the bottom side for the upcoming lane phase.

"Would be nice to get a Flash, but if not... there's nothing I can do."

Especially, if I can take away Aphelios' Flash, who has no escape ability, it would be incredibly beneficial for the upcoming lane control and team fights, but I can't expect such luck.

While picking Camille support is a pick that needs to focus on the invade, there's no need to be overly anxious.

Opportunities will come.

Camille support is a non-mainstream pick.

To be precise, it's more of a troll pick.

Naturally, there's no way to gather proper data on this, even for players in the Diamond to Master tier.

"But it won't be easy."

When facing a non-mainstream pick, a champion that rarely appears, most people tend to play cautiously.

They don't know what bizarre moves the opponent might make.

However, while Camille is a non-mainstream support, she is a mainstream pick as a champion.

Of course, even if it's a "unique" play, most of it is already in the players' minds.

"Thinking you can catch them off guard is arrogant, but setting up an exchange isn't bad."

Objectively, the opposing invade composition is quite strong.

Starting with Sett, who has an instant CC, Renekton, and Nautilus, who can grab.

"But we have the initiative in the invade."

What's the evidence?

Because I'm Camille.

It's time for Camille support's strengths to shine.

1 minute 20 seconds.

Not too late, not too early, it's the time for top laners to head to their lanes.

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[Outlaw (Camille) is on the way]

[Outlaw (Camille) is on the way]

With a loud ping, our four teammates, excluding the top laner, boldly entered the enemy blue side through the bottom bush.

At that moment.

A Nautilus hook flew from the enemy blue bush, as if welcoming the uninvited guests.

In that fleeting moment, countless thoughts flashed through my mind.

"Nautilus initiating means the enemy four are gathered here."

As expected, the jungler Nidalee, who is known for her fast jungle, seems to be taking the blue buff route rather than the red.

"Of course, she won't have it her way."

Currently, I'm at the forefront of our team.

And right in front of me is Nautilus' hook.

"I'll dodge it."

Dodging a flying skill with a forward Flash is something even pros rarely do.

While it's a flashy move if successful, it's not necessary in most cases.

But I'm different.

For me, this isn't a flashy play but a move I can naturally execute.

I can do this.

"Now."

I dodged Nautilus' hook with a diagonal Flash and immediately planted a hook and a ward in the bush.

The three remaining enemies, excluding Nautilus, were revealed.

There was no need to hesitate.

I charged at the enemy and immediately landed a wide-area stun on the three of them.

The real fight began.

Given the bold charge, I was now alone in the enemy's midst, exposed to their concentrated fire.

However,

My runes are Aftershock and Bone Plating.

While most line Camilles take Conqueror or Lethal Tempo, my role is support.

The role of the support Camille I'm playing is to initiate and boldly engage in fights.

Renekton's W hit my head first, but without full fury, it couldn't break Camille's passive shield.

But that doesn't mean the enemy's gank wasn't painful.

Although my health dropped to below 30% in an instant, I managed to survive.

In contrast, Nautilus, who was also alone in the enemy's midst, was in a bad situation.

His hook missed, exposing him to our team, and his Aftershock passive from auto-attacks was delayed.

Naturally, Nautilus had to pay the price.

­First Blood!

­Enemy eliminated!

Nautilus tried to escape with a late Flash, but was caught by Sylas.

During his escape, my health, which was already low, dropped to below 10%.

At that moment.

­Flash!

The enemy Aphelios, unable to resist the temptation of a low-health target, used both his Flash and Heal to finish me off.

­Eliminated by enemy!

The screen turned gray.

There was no need to be disappointed.

Aphelios, who used all his spells to catch me, would pay the price.

­Enemy eliminated!

2:1 exchange.

While the invade was already profitable, the important thing was that not only did we use Camille's Flash, but the enemy ADC's spells were also used up.

"Meanwhile, our ADC's Flash is still available."

The status of our ADC's Flash, like Verus, was crucial for bottom lane control.

Additionally, the jungle also benefited.

We won the invade fight, and Nidalee had to hastily change her route to the red buff.

In this situation, Nidalee would have to take a route that splits the map to minimize her losses.

And the forced route of the enemy jungler meant that we would naturally gain bottom lane control.

My early setup worked quite well.

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"Well, it's bad news for Jason."

If the two junglers split, Jason, who is in the top lane, would inevitably face the threat of Nidalee's ganks.

Moreover, Sett, while not as strong as Renekton in ganks, is still a good champion for diving and ganking.

After respawning, I immediately returned to the lane.

Even though I arrived at the bottom lane slightly later than the enemy, the enemy bottom lane didn't dare to engage and just hung back.

The enemy bottom lane, aware of the presence of Xin Zhao, who can gank at level 2, had to give up the early level 2 control.

If it were a lower tier, they might have ignored Xin Zhao's route and tried to take level 2 control, but in this tier, they didn't make that mistake.

However, the lane phase doesn't end just because one side is being cautious.

It's just the beginning.

Verus' strength truly shines when the lane is pushed.

[Camille – Level 2]

[Verus – Level 2]

The ruthless poking started as soon as we hit level 2, and the enemy quickly lost their fighting spirit.

The enemy composition of Aphelios and Nautilus is incredibly strong in fights and ganks, but with the jungle route sealed, they could only endure.

"They must be getting angry."

The CS gap between Verus and Aphelios gradually widened.

Every time I disappeared from their sight, the enemy mid laner flinched and backed off.

The bottom lane control gained from the early invade was affecting the mid lane.

"Are they angry?"

Naturally, the enemy bottom lane, enduring silently, was getting angrier.

Every time I disappeared, Nautilus showed hesitation.

"Will he come? Or not?"

"Is he coming up? Is it a trap?"

As the question setter, I just needed to toy with the enemy Nautilus' reactions.

"Am I coming up? This time, it's real?"

Strong pressure clouds judgment.

How many times did I move like I was teasing the enemy?

Under constant pressure, the enemy Nautilus, unable to hold back any longer, started charging at the lone Verus.

"Of course, he's coming."

Verus tried to move desperately, but it was difficult for the slow Verus to dodge Nautilus' grab.

­Thud!

Nautilus' hook pulled Verus in.

Of course, it was the wrong move.

"Goodbye."

From the bush, Xin Zhao and I immediately pounced on Nautilus.

Nautilus still didn't have his Flash back and couldn't withstand the consecutive attacks.

­Enemy eliminated!

This wasn't the end.

The enemy Aphelios was now alone and, under the pressure of a potential dive, had to back off.

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[Outlaw (Camille) is targeting the tower shield]

While Aphelios watched from a distance, our CS increased, and we freely mined the tower shield.

The moment the bottom lane exploded.

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