They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System

Chapter 35: Checkmate Chapter 35: Checkmate Nnenna paused, startled by the intensity of the noise.

Her eyes landed on Four, who stood by the wall, his jaw clenched and his hand balled into a fist, clearly agitated.

He didn’t notice her right away, too consumed by his own frustration.

She watched him quietly for a few moments, debating whether to interrupt.

Finally, she spoke, her voice soft but steady.

“Hello.

It’s been a while.

What’s up?” Her voice cut through the tense atmosphere, making Four turn sharply.

For a moment, his expression flashed with anger, likely at the fact that she had been allowed into his room without his consent.

But just as quickly, he looked away, his features hardening into his usual cold demeanor.

“What are you doing here?” Four’s tone was sharp, his icy glare fixed on her.

Nnenna smiled lightly, unfazed by his hostility.

“I came to see you.

It’s been weeks, and I thought I should come and say hi.” She gestured to him and added, “It looks like your physical therapy is going well.

You’re standing without wobbling.” Four’s frown deepened.

“It’s not going well,” he snapped, clearly displeased by her observation.

She ignored the anger in his voice and pressed on.

“If you don’t mind… can we play a game of chess?” she asked, her tone calm but curious.

For a moment, he looked as though he was about to order her out of the room.

His jaw tightened, and his eyes narrowed, but then he surprised her.

waving a hand toward the

curtly, as though the

to the table without a

quietly, sensing the weight of his

him as he set up the board with practiced precision, each piece placed

a simple opening, moving

pushing his pawn to e5

hung over the room like a storm cloud, and she felt the intensity

in the center, moving her knight to f3, but Four’s response was quick and calculated, mirroring her

he wasn’t playing casually, every move

attempted to castle early, seeking safety

Four, however, was relentless.

b4, pinning her

good,” she murmured, trying to

He didn’t respond.

his queen into play, taking control of the

did her best to hold her ground, advancing her

into a false sense of security with a seemingly unprotected

she took the bait, he launched an

was clever,” she said with a nervous laugh, trying to lighten the mood, but her words barely

game spiraled

each one pushing

across the board, dominating

queen was like a predator,

blow, his knight delivered a check, forcing her king to the edge of the

textbook mate, trapping her king with his rook and

flatly, his voice devoid of any

“…” She blinked at the board, taking in the complete

back, do you?” she said softly, looking up

followed after

determination, but

second game, his moves were calculated, his

skill making it impossible for her to gain any

the third game, she noticed