Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 112 Violeta Won

I must prove her wrong and show her she can't remain arrogant.

Zelena confidently grabbed a chess piece and decisively made her move.

The chess match was timed.

Initially, each player had sixty minutes, and each move added an extra thirty seconds until the match's end.

When she faced Zelena, Violeta recognised some chess capability in her opponent, given her presence in the finals.

However, Zelena's experience was primarily theoretical. She had learned chess through online tutorials and matches against computer simulations.

The competitors at the chess hall varied in skill, some not even matching a basic computer opponent's level.

Zelena had reached the finals partly due to her skills but also due to a good dose of luck.

However, her luck dwindled when she came up against Violeta.

Violeta's chess expertise was built on more than just tutorials; she had faced numerous real-life opponents since her first game!

The small chess booth near Hori Studio was a hidden gem, filled with skilled players.

Over time, Violeta honed her skills through challenging matches.

She played with assurance, never wavering in her moves.

anticipating Zelena's responses based on her own

managed to match Violeta's pace, as the speed was similar to the

especially after Violeta made a critical move across the board, Zelena started

in thought, spending

Violeta, noticing the

her tea, Violeta watched Zelena's indecision,

on the tabletop and resting her chin on

her, her anxiety already palpable. Violeta's remark felt like fuel added to the fire of her frustration, intensifying her irritability. "Why are you rushing me? I haven't run out of

light chuckle, Violeta replied, "Overthinking won't change the inevitable. You

was palpable, and the tension between the two players could

those outside who were replicating the game discussed the match eagerly, reflecting the high stakes and the excitement

"The white

agreement. "It's true. At this point, any struggle from the black pieces will merely postpone the outcome. The

and Zelena

outcome was already

either side of the chess table in the hall

her unwavering confidence are what make her a

commented, "She plans three steps ahead and avoids useless

as a uniquely valuable individual whose maturity and sharp thinking distinguished her from her peers. Despite

declared the

with head bowed, her face hidden by her hair. Her frustration and anger were

and struggled to come

was now Violeta's time

director of the chess hall brought documents for her to sign, followed by a group photo. Wade even invited Violeta to

side, Zelena clenched her fists tightly behind her back, barely managing to