Ren Rou was President of the high school esports club. She handled the logistics and day-to-day operations of the club, making sure that everything was in order. But when it came to actually playing League of Legends, thats where she took a step back. Not because she hated playing the game or anything like that. She loved playing League! It was more that she wasnt very good at it, definitely not good enough to represent the team well. Shed been hardstuck in Silver for more than a year. Sure, she could have pushed herself onto the team if she wanted to. She was the President. But she wanted the esports club to succeed, and her playing the game would not accomplish that. So she helped out as best as she could, taking care of the other things so that all of the other people in the club who loved the game just as much as her could keep playing on the team and keep fighting for glory.

Ouyang found himself on the same boat as Ren Rou. He loved League of Legends, he was all about gamer culture, and he loved the esports club. There was nothing that made him happier. But he also never made it onto the main team because he was never one of the best players in the club. His Gold 3 rank placed him solidly in the middle of the pack within the club. The role that he took on was similar to Ren Rous, where he assisted the club in administrative ways. It also gave him the opportunity to keep playing the game he loved with other members of the club.

Yang Fan was a little different from the others. He did have administrative duties within the club, but he also made it onto the main team. He was a Platinum player, and participated in the qualifiers for the 16 School Tournament last year.

We have to take part in the training too? Ouyang asked in surprise. He figured that Lin Feng would devote his time to people who would be representing the club at the tournament, and that he wouldnt be included at all.

Ren Rou was similarly startled. She pointed at herself and asked, Even me?

Correct! Lin Feng said. Then he jabbed his finger on his chest and said, Ill be in charge of your training plan!

Yang Fan looked at Lin Feng, hesitant. The tournament starts in a couple of weeks. Dont you think were a little bit late with this? He trusted that Lin Feng really was a Challenger and he understood that being trained by a Challenger was sure to see their skill improve by leaps and bounds. The issue, the one that worried him, was about the time constraints. Or to put it more bluntly, he simply didnt see how Lin Feng could turn them into contenders for the 16 School Tournament. He definitely didnt see how Lin Feng could get them to the point where theyd be in the Top 4 in a little more than half a month.

I can get you to Diamond! No problem-o! Lin Feng said. Then he pounded his chest and added, Trust me! I already have coaching experience!

Lin Feng really did have experience coaching. Hed recently taken two students under his wings and they were both performing phenomenally after receiving his guidance. The first was Tang Bingyao. Shed been playing with him at the NetCow Cafe, and gone from Diamond 4 to the point where she could hold her own against players who were Diamond 1. Then there was Su Xue. She was struggling in Gold when he first met her. Then she spent some time playing and learning from him. Now? Shed spent the last two days climbing from Gold to Platinum 5. And she was still playing phenomenal games. She could get even higher!

Ouyang stared at Lin Feng in disbelief. Two weeks to reach Diamond? WHAT? OKAY! Alright. Hold on for a second, pump the brakes. BRO! You tellin me your plan is to boost our accounts? Whats that going to do? WE STILL HAVE TO P-L-A-Y AT THE TOURNAMENT!

Yang Fan was still skeptical. He adjusted his glasses and argued, Lin Feng, I know my level. I know my skill. Im realistic and pragmatic. There is no conceivable way

Dont wanna hear it! Lin Feng cut him off. All I want to know is if you trust me. Do you? He looked over at the three of them, just standing there in silence. Do you trust me, Princesses? He waited for a couple of seconds, and then the corners of his mouth started twitching. Dont you want to take a magic carpet ride with me? See a whole new world?

Ren Rou and Yang Fan stared at him.

Lin Feng giggled and said, Sorry, sorry, so sorry. The joke was just there, I had to make it! But let's be serious about this. He giggled again, and composed himself. Dont you guys want to take home the trophy?

Ouyang stammered. O-of course we want to! bu

Good! Thats all I needed to hear. Lin Feng pumped his fist in triumph, then continued in a more serious tone, Now, I dont want to hear any more what-ifs. Dont tell me something is impossible if you havent even tried it! You dont know if it is impossible unless you try it and give it your all. So lets do that!. Lets give it our all!

It was the same mantra that Lin Feng kept on repeating. If it wasnt something amazing and worth achieving, could it really be called a dream? Dreams were meant to be giant! They had to be huge! They had to be so big that they set your soul on fire when you thought about them! It didnt matter if you tripped. It didnt matter if you had to take a step back. It didnt matter if you failed once. Or twice. Or three times. All that mattered was that you never gave up, that you kept on trying no matter what! As long as you kept on the path, kept travelling through the journey, all of it would be worth it in the end.

Haha! At the very least you guys will look cool! Lin Feng cheered on. Give it your all! NO REGRETS! FORRRRRR DEMMMAAAAACCCCCIIIIAAAA!

Ouyang, Yang Fan, and Ren Rou felt Lin Fengs infectious passion and determination blazing through them. All three of them had dreams theyd given up on, regrets they nursed, and things about themselves that they wished they could change. But they never believed they could. Somewhere along the way, theyd given up. They still talked about their dreams, still had those dreams, but theyd stopped chasing after them.

Yang Fan remembered the qualifiers from last year. How helpless and frustrated he felt as his team was losing, how he could do nothing to change that. How nothing he did was enough back then. How he wasnt enough back then.

Ouyang also knew that gnawing pain. He was a founding member of the club, but his mediocre skills had him sitting in the bleachers. He was a background character in the story of the club that he helped to create. Even though he was all smiles on the surface, behind all that enthusiasm was an intense desire to stand in the spotlight and raise the team on his shoulders.

Ouyang gnashed his teeth. Dammit! Lin Feng is right! How will we know if we dont try? We gotta try! Lin Feng bro, this is cringe. But Im feelin it! FOOORRRRRRRRRR DEEEEEMMMMAAAACCCIIIAAA!

Yang Fan adjusted his glasses. He still appeared calm, but his face radiated unbending determination. Yes. Were not going to end this with regret! I am not going to shout Garens battle cry though. Im with you. But I am not doing that.

Ouyang and Yang Fan turned to each other. They read the same resolve in each others eyes. A quick nod. An unspoken understanding between two best friends. They cried out in unison

Well do it!

DEEEMMMMAAAACCCIIIAAAA!

Lin Feng turned to Ren Rou, who rubbed her temples in frustration before gritting her teeth. Fine! What's there to be afraid of? Im your president anyway. I might as well keep you guys some company.

Good! Lin Feng smiled. Then thats settled. Dont worry. Im really good at coaching!

After leaving the NetCow Cafe, Lin Feng and Tang Bingyao walked home in the same direction. Tang Bingyao looked down at the pavement, counting the bricks before putting her foot down on them. Suddenly, she asked, Do you really think you can do it? You know, helping the club win the trophy?

Oh, hm. That. Well, I guesshaha. Lin Feng scratched the back of his head, then smiled. No. Not at all.

Tang Bingyao looked up at Lin Feng. Then what you said before she said, puzzled.

I dont know how things will turn out. But its because I dont know how things will turn out that makes the future interesting! Lin Feng replied. He raised his fist into the air. ITS A DREAM! Thats enough! All we can do is try, and maybe one day well achieve it!

Then whats your dream? Tang Bingyao asked.

Im going to become the best professional League of Legends player in the world! Lin Feng replied without the slightest hesitation.

Oh, Tang Bingyao replied. She then lowered her head back down and continued counting the bricks she passed.

They walked on in silence for a while until Lin Feng turned to Tang Bingyao and asked, Tang Tang, whats your dream?

Tang Bingyao seriously considered the question before ultimately shaking her head. I dont have one.

Really? How can you not have a dream?

I dont know. I just dont.

Eh Lin Feng solemnly reflected on her answer, then suddenly halted his steps. He slapped his thigh and shouted, I know!

Tang Bingyao also stopped when she heard Lin Feng shout out behind her. She turned around to look at the young man, slightly tilting her head.

Since you dont have a dream, Ill lend you mine! At least until youve found one for yourself. No need to thank me! Lin Feng said with a bright smile.

Tang Bingyao quietly thought about Lin Fengs words for a minute. Then she shook her head. How can you lend me your dream?

Lin Feng dismissed the question completely, Its fine! Dont even think about it. Im lending it to you, and thats that. No need to give it back!

How can there be two best pros in the world?

Easy. You can be the worlds best ad-carry!

What a boring dream

Just give it a try. Who knows, you might end up liking it!

I wont.

Well, we wont know unless you try!

I wont.

Oh, right, Tang Tan

The answer is still no.

Hey! I havent even asked anything yet! Lin Feng complained.

Tang Bingyao started walking again. She didnt look back at Lin Feng as she said, I wont join your team.

Ahhh, how did you know I was gonna ask that? Lin Feng asked, dejected. But he quickly returned to his cheerful self as he caught up to her. Thats okay too. I never give up! Youll be my teams ad-carry!