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

pace, as the speed was similar to

a critical move across the board,

lost in thought,

much so that Violeta, noticing

Zelena's indecision, secure in her advantageous

chin on one hand, she asked, "How

before 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

You might as well give up and save

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 excitement surrounding

the stage, Wade observed closely and commented to Nolan, "The white pieces are dominating; the black is clearly

from the black pieces will

white pieces, and Zelena

outcome was already determined; Violeta was the

turned towards the people on either side of the chess

ability to anticipate moves and her unwavering confidence are what make her a formidable player," he observed, his respect for her

steps ahead

individual whose maturity and sharp thinking distinguished her from her peers. Despite her best efforts, Zelena could not avoid

declared

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

unable to accept losing to Violeta and struggled to come

Violeta's time to

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

behind her back, barely