Salute To The General

Unable to suppress her anger, Penny lashed out. "Didn't you say the first round is a traditional board game? Why did you bring out checkers instead of an actual traditional board game that originate from Eurasia?" Carlos and the rest were livid as well.

Szymon was clearly trying to trick them. Everyone had thought that a traditional board game would be a board game from Eurasia. Never would they expect it to be a game as modern as checkers.

Even though Nathan was skilled in many areas, they had never seen Nathan play checkers before. They were not even sure if Nathan could play the game. It was obvious that Szymon was trying to make things difficult for Nathan.

Szymon merely smiled at Penny. "Mrs. Cross, that's an unfair assumption. I only said that the first round shall be a traditional board game. Even though Eurasia has its own traditional board games, so does Eagleland! Checkers is one of them, even though it's relatively new compared to the board games from Eurasia. However, we're in Eagleland right now, not Eurasia. Of course, we should be playing our traditional board game, not yours!"

Penny's expression darkened. "You tricked us!"

Carlos began to argue as well. "Exactly. This is unfair. You should be playing actual traditional board games from Eurasia!"

Szymon scoffed. "We're in Eagleland. It's only natural for us to play a traditional board game of Eagleland. I never specified that we'll be playing a traditional board game of Eurasia. It's your fault for being overconfident and not asking for more details! Guess you shall reap what you sow!"

With that being said, he turned to look at Nathan before mocking, "Mr. Cross, if you don't know how to play checkers, just admit defeat and bark thrice. Consider it as payment for your rash actions." All eyes were on Nathan.

Penny and the rest were all anxious while all those on Szymon's side were gloating.

Unexpectedly, Nathan remained as calm as ever.

With a light smile, he replied, "Who says I don't know how to play checkers? Since you insist that we play checkers, then let's play!"

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