Demeter lost.
The result of the first match of the finals was like a bucket of cold water, instantly splashing many people awake.
Just before this match had begun, when the poll had finally closed, Demeter had actually obtained a 51.1% support rate. They had actually surpassed the defending champions Samsara.
Because of this, Demeter's supporters were very excited. They forgot that this poll only represented people's hopes. Demeter had more support only because people were curious and excited to see the black horse, the underdogs, overturn the giants.
Votes didn't determine the teams' strengths.
Votes certainly couldn't determine this match's outcome.
Demeter didn't lose faith from their two losses to Samsara in the regular season. And Samsara? They weren't scared of how Demeter had consecutively defeated Blue Rain and Tyranny in the playoffs.
In comparison, it was clearly Samsara, having eliminated both of their opponents 2-0, who was more at ease in the playoffs.