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

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

made a critical move across

lost in thought, spending more time contemplating her

much so that Violeta, noticing the

tea, Violeta watched Zelena's indecision, secure in

tabletop and resting her chin on one hand, she asked,

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

inevitable. You might as well give up and

between the two players could be felt

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

Nolan, "The white pieces are dominating; the black is clearly on

struggle from the black pieces will merely postpone

played the white pieces, and

already determined; Violeta was

people on either side of the chess table in

ability to anticipate moves and her unwavering confidence are what make her a

commented, "She plans three steps ahead

admiration for Violeta deepened, viewing her as a uniquely valuable individual whose maturity and sharp thinking distinguished her from her peers. Despite her best efforts, Zelena could

declared

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

to accept losing to Violeta and

was now Violeta's

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

fists tightly behind her back, barely managing