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.

planned each move, anticipating Zelena's responses based on her own

was similar to the computer opponents she practiced with, requiring

Violeta made a critical move across the board, Zelena started to

herself increasingly lost in thought, spending more

Violeta, noticing

sipping her tea, Violeta watched Zelena's indecision, secure in her advantageous

her fingertip gently on the tabletop and resting her chin on one hand, she asked,

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

Violeta replied, "Overthinking won't change the inevitable. You might as well give

was palpable, and the tension between the two players could be

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

Nolan, "The white

true. At this point, any struggle from the

and Zelena

seemed the outcome was already determined;

on either side of the chess table in the hall not far ahead, eventually

to anticipate moves and her unwavering confidence are what make her a formidable player,"

steps ahead and avoids useless

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

referee declared the game

hidden by

to accept losing to Violeta and struggled to come to terms

now Violeta's time to

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

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