Royal Never Give Up has convincingly claimed the throne at MSI 2021. Despite needing five games to take down the world champions DWG KIA, the performance of RNG players showcased a level of stability far superior to their opponents.
However, after this remarkable achievement, all members of RNG are not overly complacent with their victory. More than anyone, they understand that the journey of 2021 has just passed the halfway mark, and the ultimate goal still lies ahead.
Therefore, when interviewed about their achievement at MSI 2021, most RNG players expressed a certain humility. GALA, who shattered Uzi’s record for the most kills at a single MSI, responded to the many fans who believe he has a much brighter future than his predecessor by saying:
“The reality is I still have to watch Uzi’s streams to learn more about playing AD carry.”
Meanwhile, jungler Wei also affirmed: “Before the tournament, Canyon was the best jungler, and he still is. I’ve learned a lot from his playstyle. I can’t compare myself to Canyon at this point.”
Following the “humble” wave from his two teammates, mid-laner Cryin nearly broke down in tears as he confessed to his home audience that he always knew he was the one dragging the team’s level down. RNG’s mid-laner shared: “Actually, I always knew my performance wasn’t good enough, but I don’t want my shortcomings to hold the team back. That’s why I always remind myself that as long as I perform well, the team will inevitably win.”
Indeed, among the five names that brought RNG to victory in the Spring LPL and MSI this year, Cryin is the one rated the lowest. He has even been mocked by many Chinese fans for not knowing how to play Zoe, saying “as long as Cryin stays still in mid lane and doesn’t feed the opponents, RNG’s chances of winning are already higher.”
Facing a ShowMaker who boasts top-tier performance and skill is indeed a significant pressure for RNG’s players. But contrary to fans’ worries, “Cryin” did not “cry” in front of ShowMaker; instead, his tears flowed only when standing on the victory podium. Cryin did an excellent job of locking down ShowMaker, preventing the superstar from easily moving to the sides to support his teammates.
Commenting on Cryin’s performance, experts noted that being able to compete on equal footing with ShowMaker is already a significant success for this player, and he absolutely deserves the praise from fans.