Chapter 1949

Liam chuckled at the king's words and cut to the chase, "So, what's your game plan, Your Majesty?"

The king looked up at Liam with a booming laugh. "Hahaha, my boy, you haven't changed a bit—always in a rush. I haven't even laid out my whole plan..."

Liam's eyes stayed glued to the chessboard, his expression serious as he watched the game unfold. "Your Majesty, we soldiers live to serve our country. We're not schooled in the art of politics. If you have a strategy, please lay it out for us. We're ready to follow your lead."

The king's hand, poised with a black piece, hesitated—whether from Liam's words or the unfolding game, it was hard to tell. He spoke, "Given the current state of affairs, this move is quite the gamble, and I must say, quite unexpected!

"Liam, it's been ages since our last game of chess. You've really sharpened your skills."

The king paused, eyeing the chessboard before casually tossing his black pieces back into the box. "Enough, we'll leave it at that," he dec