Chapter 70:

Emma could see that the skills of these two were evenly matched, causing the game to be deadlocked. To secure a victory, sacrifices were inevitable. The game was chaotic, a struggle of wits, but they both remained focused on the grand scheme.

Alpha Jeffn's gaze turned icy cold, a chess piece between his fingers, still not lowered.

The Ninth Princess leaned in close to Emma, tilting her head to ask, "Duchess, who do you think will win?"

Emma calmly replied, "They are evenly matched, both skilled chess players. To determine a winner, they must endure a long and arduous battle."

She said so, but in her heart, she understood that a chess game was like a person's life. Playing chess reveals a person's true character most genuinely. Alpha Jeffn excelled in strategy and subtlety, proficient in various aspects. His only weakness was overthinking and needing to be more cautious. As for Edward, his character was too straightforward; his intelligence matched his wit. But he was vulnerable to bei