Chapter 156: Forest. (1)

Chapter 156: Forest. (1)

The second match resulted in Sophien’s victory with a 2.5 point lead.

“Mwahaha.”

The way Sophien celebrated her victory was sinister. Her face hadn’t changed, but the way she smiled only with her mouth was interesting to see. Meanwhile, I slowly reviewed the match, going over the strategic moves and careless ones inside my head. Then, I started to study them using Understanding.

“We caught them, Your Majesty.”

The Imperial Knights approached courteously to offer their report. The truth was, the situation was taken care of a while ago, but everyone had waited until the game was finished.

“Will you go back to the palace and interrogate them? Or-“

“There’s no need for that. Just kill them.”

“But, Your Majesty. The one pulling the strings-“

“Kill them all. I don’t have time to spare on those kinds of bastards. Burn all of their bodies.”

“…Yes.”

All the Knights stepped back and left. Sophien watched them leave before turning back to me.

“Deculein, this was fun. The third match will be next week.”

“I see.”

“Are you confident?”

“Yes, it was your time to win.”

I nodded, and Sophien smiled.

“Good. I’ll be looking forward to it.”

—Professor!

At that moment, a loud voice rang from inside my pocket, coming from my crystal ball connected with Allen.

—We found Epherene!

“…Oh.”

Sophien’s smile widened just a bit, and her voice turned kind.

“The fallen child has come. Go ahead and check on her. I will review this great match. I have to do my best so that I won’t lose to you.”