A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana)

Chapter 120 Winner And Loser

It was almost evening by the time Finnegan finished preparing the Regenerating Ointment, worked together with Xena to apply the ointment on Waylynn’s entire body, and bandaged her up.

“Old Mdm. Brown, I’ll be taking my leave now. I’ll come again in a few days.”

“Take care, Mr. Larkin!”

After stepping out of the sterile ward, Stephen, who had been waiting outside for a long time, approached. “Finnegan, can we go now?”

A complicated look spread across his face as he spoke. I can’t believe Finnegan actually kept that old man waiting for so long. More incredulously, that old man isn’t mad at all!

Finnegan nodded. “Lead the way.”

Soon, Finnegan followed Stephen to the courtyard, where he had met with Nathan the other day.

However, this time, Stephen didn’t enter with Finnegan. “My grandpa and his guest are inside.”

Finnegan hummed in response before proceeding inside.

Under the same ancient tree, Nathan was playing chess with a seemingly ordinary yet commanding old

man.

That old man was none other than Jeremy.

After a few days of recuperation, he had fully recovered.

Taking care to keep his steps light, Finnegan walked up to them and quietly observed the game.

After about ten minutes, Nathan sighed. “I’ve lost again, Old Mr. Samson!”

In the past, Nathan used to be Jeremy’s subordinate.

Jeremy turned to gaze at Finnegan. “What do you think?”

Finnegan examined the chessboard. Nathan’s remaining chess pieces included two pawns, a rook, and a bishop, while Jeremy had two rooks, one bishop, one knight, and three pawns.

Moreover, the game had progressed to the end phase, and Jeremy could checkmate Nathan in less than five moves.

unexpectedly uttered, “There’s still a chance for

piqued. “Are you

“Yes!”

you finish this game with Old Mr. Samson? Win or lose, it’ll

“Have a seat.”

time on his hands, Finnegan took Nathan’s place. “Old Mr. Samson,

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then.”

game of chess is akin to waging war on the battlefield, so give it your best shot!”

then moved his rook aggressively

his rook to protect his

shifted his remaining bishop to

then moved his knight to

with his insignificant pawn,

maneuver.

game more seriously, exchanging blows with Finnegan while taking a

all defense and focused only on offense. He sacrificed his rook to capture Jeremy’s knight, then used his bishop

pawns left on each side, Finnegan moved in for a check,

realizing he was out of moves as Finnegan’s pawns had severed all

routes.

but chuckle. “The outcome of this game would

only one more move to checkmate Finnegan.

On the other hand, Finnegan realized he was at a disadvantage, so he went all out and risked everything for the win!”

chessboard was like

would choose to play it safe, and that was the reason Jeremy had allowed Finnegan a chance to make a comeback.

couldn’t have won.

hand. “This shows I’ve aged. I only think about safety, trying to gain the most with the least loss and neglecting my opponent’s aggressiveness and motivating

of securing a win is the right way.” Pointing at the settled chess game, he continued, “Otherwise, both sides would suffer great losses.

were left in play, and nodded. “That’s right. If victory is secured through a lose-lose situation, even winning

second, he abruptly changed the topic of conversation. “So, do you want to return

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only disciple. Durbaine is where you should

as simple as wanting to meet me. Nevertheless, Finnegan responded without hesitation, “Dr. Aiello told me that once I leave the mountains, I should go home first, and before he finds me, I shouldn’t leave