Chapter 874 - One step closer (1/2)

Translator: Sparrow Translations  Editor: Sparrow Translations

This time, the ‘Silent Priest’ became more serious. He didn’t expect that this benefactor had such strong skills.

He couldn’t believe his chess skills.

Lin Fan said, “Priest friend, you can make the first move this time.”

He reciprocated his kindness, and in an instant, their relationship became one step closer.

The ‘Silent Priest’ couldn’t speak his mind even if he wanted to. As for humility, he didn’t even need to think about it. Based on the chess skills of his opposition, if he were to modestly decline his offer, he was afraid that the outcome would be the same – he would still lose.

Hence, this time around, the ‘Silent Priest’ looked at the chessboard and thought about his move very seriously. He finally figured out his move. It could be said that all his moves were incomparably serious. He had to show his true strength.

“Good! Beautiful move!” Lin Fan gasped, “Even though it’s only the first move, but the opening move is filled with mystery.”

If not for the ‘Silent Priest’ being unable to speak, he would have started scolding him.

This is merely the first move. You call it beautiful? How is it beautiful?

Moreover, he was slowly beginning to fear the word ‘beautiful’. Every time he heard it, he would feel as if his heart was being gripped and would have a feeling that something wasn’t right.

Lin Fan looked at the chessboard. He thought for a while before making his next move.

He felt that this relationship with the Priest friend had become much closer. It seemed like adapting to his taste was a good choice.

They each took turns to make their moves.

The ‘Silent Priest’ slowly started to smile. He calmly plotted his killing move. His opponent was deeply in trouble. It wouldn’t be easy to figure his move out.

When he put down another piece, his smile became even brighter. He looked at Lin Fan as if trying to say, “Come at me!”

“Beautiful!”

When he heard this word, the ‘Silent Priest’ felt his heart being gripped even tighter. As of now, he was most afraid of hearing that word.

This was because it wasn’t even something good.

Lin Fan glanced at him and momentarily gasped, “Priest friend, this move of yours is really just too beautiful. You actually managed to plot such a huge strategy while remaining calm and collected. That’s practically unheard of in the vast chess scene. However, I already have my own strategy to counter it.”

The ‘Silent Priest’ swallowed his saliva. He had the thought of abandoning the game, but he resisted it.

The priest by his side was at a loss for words long before this.

He knew his own Master was on the verge of exploding. He could just feel it.

When Lin Fan put down a piece, he smiled, “Priest friend, what do you think of this move? I’ve turned my danger into my safety. You tried to lure me into a trap, but I’ve also been luring you into my trap.”

“Entertaining! This is simply just too entertaining! Priest friend, your chess skills are extraordinary.”

The ‘Silent Priest’ wanted to open his mouth to speak, but he couldn’t. Although his opponent was complimenting him, he didn’t know why but it felt a little weird.

Moreover, he couldn’t even express it in words.

He racked his brains while looking at the chessboard. He finally understood that his opposition’s chess skills were just too great. Even he himself couldn’t match up to him.

Every move that he made was already anticipated by the other party. This made him lose all hope of winning.

The priest felt that his Master was distressed and he began to feel panicky, yet he didn’t know how he could help his Master.

“Priest friend, my move isn’t that bad either, right?” Lin Fan asked.

The ‘Silent Priest’ nodded his head, admitting to his question. Thereafter, he stared rigidly at the chessboard. With his level of skills, he just didn’t believe that he wouldn’t find a way to beat his strategy.

Suddenly!

The eyes of the ‘Silent Priest’ lit up. He had found a lifeline! After which, he smiled and calmly made his next move.

The priest by his side couldn’t understand such a high-level game of chess, but he could understand his Master’s smile.

Inwardly, he felt happy, because evidently, his Master had found a way to win.

“Beautiful. It’s really too beautiful.” Lin Fan looked at the chessboard. He didn’t expect that the ‘Silent Priest’ would be able to figure out that move. It seemed that he really had some skill. However, this was all from the point of view of an ordinary person.