After reading through the information on the panel, Lin Yu's expression was one of shock.
However, he quickly calmed down. Compared to the system, he still found the fact that he had traveled through time even more incredible.
More importantly, the appearance of the system seemed to point him in the right direction.
Perhaps he could stand under the spotlight in competitions like those professional players, basking in the admiration of countless fans.
Especially with the game CSGO, as its popularity soared in the future, the salaries of professional players would also rise. Earning millions annually would no longer be a dream.
Even playing professionally for just one year could ensure a lifetime of financial security.
As for whether he could become a professional player, Lin Yu still had some lingering doubts.
Although he had awakened the system, he knew nothing about it yet. If the system wasn't powerful enough, his dream of going pro would be dashed.
The reason was simple: although he loved CSGO, he had no real talent for FPS games.
In four years, he had logged five thousand hours of gameplay, yet his skill level hovered between A and A+. The highest rank he had ever achieved was Regular S, and that was right before he graduated from college.
After that, due to work commitments, his focus was scattered, and his gaming skills quickly declined, returning him to the A Rank.
This rank was a typical case of being neither here nor there.
In terms of skill, an A Rank player could easily smurf in C and B ranks. Even an average S Rank player wouldn't find much difference here, aside from some minor details.
But compared to true experts, he was far behind, only understanding the basic mechanics of the game.
As for map knowledge, utilities, and teamwork, he was completely lacking.
He was just slightly better than most ordinary players but couldn't be considered a master.
Lin Yu then looked at the Daily Training option at the bottom of the system panel and pressed the start button.
As the saying goes, having a system and not using it is like not having one at all.
He decided to see what this system could offer him.
As the scene before him flickered, Lin Yu found himself in a completely different environment.
Everything around him vanished into darkness, except for the spot he stood in, illuminated by a spotlight. In the lit area, besides himself, there was a computer desk and a gaming chair.
The setup on the desk was simple, with just a complete set of peripherals and a lit monitor displaying a game that was very familiar to Lin Yu—CSGO, or the future CS2.
He pulled out the gaming chair and sat down. Immediately, a light blue panel appeared.
[Daily Training]
[Practice the game for 24 hours]
[0/24]
Seeing the panel, Lin Yu felt a sense of relief.
It was like playing a game and seeing task prompts and guides, knowing he was on the right track.
As for playing games here for 24 hours and whether it would affect the real world, he guessed the system wouldn't be foolish enough to transport him here and make him disappear outside. There should be measures to prevent that.
However, he would have to wait until he completed the Daily Mission and returned to find out.
Lin Yu then moved his mouse, ready to start the game, when he noticed something different about the CSGO on the system screen. There were no mode selections, just seven maps, all of which were currently active and required in competitions.
Maps like Train, which had been removed from active duty earlier in the year, weren't included.
After some thought, Lin Yu chose the map he was most familiar with, Dust II, as his first practice target.
Once the map was selected, a loading animation played, followed by the choice of faction.
Lin Yu decisively chose the attacking side, commonly known as "T" or "Terrorists," as opposed to "CT" or "Counter-Terrorists."
His reason for choosing the attacking side was simple. Compared to CTs defending a spot and waiting for enemies, he preferred using an AK, actively seeking out enemies and enjoying the thrill of a one-shot kill.
After selecting his faction, the game didn't start immediately but moved to the final step.
[Position Practice]
[Full Map Practice]
He understood the second option but was unsure about the first, so he decided to try it first. After clicking the left mouse button, a full map of Dust II appeared before him.
He noticed that every key position on this Dust II map was marked with different percentages by the system. The B Site had the lowest percentage, only 10-15%, followed by Mid Doors at around 20%.
Long A and A Short had the highest percentages, at 40% and 44%, respectively.
As Lin Yu was guessing what this meant, the system's explanation suddenly appeared before him.
[The percentage represents proficiency, related to the host's pre-aim. The higher the value, the stronger the host's pre-aim in that area.]
With the system's explanation, Lin Yu decisively confirmed A Short.
The reason was simple. On the Dust II map, most battles occurred at Long A and A Short. Although his proficiency at B Site was low, the frequency of battles there was also low. Therefore, he decided to extend his strong points; as long as he played well at A Site, he could rank up.
After confirming, there were no more options. With a familiar "click," Lin Yu's character appeared at the close point of A Short.
He then skillfully pressed the B key and purchased an AK-47 as his weapon.
Lin Yu pressed the W key and headed straight for the A Short corner, planning to move to A Platform and see what was going on.
However, as he rounded the corner near A Short Stairs, a CT had been waiting there for some time.
The moment the CT saw Lin Yu, he immediately fired, and a precise M4A4 bullet hit Lin Yu's head.
With a sharp "piu," Lin Yu was headshot, followed by a body shot sound effect, and he was brutally killed by the CT who suddenly appeared.
Staring at his dead character, Lin Yu was momentarily stunned, not expecting an enemy to appear there, catching him off guard.
Once he gathered his thoughts, a smile appeared on his lips as he looked at his respawned character on the screen.
This time, knowing the CT's position, the enemy wouldn't be able to kill him again.
He pressed the W key once more, moving out from A Short and preemptively spraying towards the stairs.
But this time, the CT was no longer near the stairs but standing on the A Short boxes. Lin Yu's move was like walking into a trap, getting headshot and body shot again.
After dying a few more times, Lin Yu finally understood.
Each time he respawned, the CT's position was random, preventing him from cheating.
He also noticed a line of small text on the right side of the screen.
[Current Enemy Difficulty: Perfect Regular S]