Chapter 79-1: - Soul Chess (2)

Chapter 79-1: - Soul Chess (2)

Soul Chess.

For Baek Yu-Seol, it was a content that he found quite tiresome.

In the Aether World, Soul Chess appeared everywhere.

Whether it was in Persona Gates, dungeons, ruins, or any other place, he had to overcome traps and obstacles through Soul Chess time and time again.

Furthermore, to build rapport with key characters, persuade them, or make certain choices, he had to play Soul Chess.

Unlike conventional chess, Soul Chess involved placing pieces with various abilities and competing. It was more akin to a turn-based role-playing game (TRPG).

However, Baek Yu-Seol wasn't particularly smart, so he didn't excel at it.

But that was the case for other players as well; they had no choice but to strategize and exploit their opponents with the help of the "system."

Soul Chess marked the beginning of a strategic battle as soon as the pieces were placed.

Did his forces have favorable matchups against the opponent's forces?

Was the formation he set up more advantageous than the opponent's?

That was where Baek Yu-Seol had an advantage.

Although he had never directly faced Admon Atalek, the form and strategies of the pieces he used were recorded in meticulous detail in a strategy guide.

In other words, studying the "guidebook" enabled him to play Soul Chess.

Moreover, using the analysis system of his thick-framed glasses based on that information, he could analyze the opponent's chess patterns and determine the moves that had the highest probability of leading to victory.

In essence, with the strategy guide and his "AlphaGo" by his side, Baek Yu-Seol was unbeatable.

Unaware of this fact, Edmon Atalek looked at the chessboard in front of him with a confident gaze.

"Oh, Soul Chess, huh?"

The impatient feeling had disappeared.

Now, Baek Yu-Seol could leisurely look around his surroundings.

The signing of the oath document was done. Now, all he had to do was win in Soul Chess and obtain the item trading rights.

"Hey, are Edmon Senpai and the first-year student going to play Soul Chess?"

"It's not just playing, it's a bet. We're playing Soul Chess for stakes."

"To the point of writing an oath document..."

"Senpai will win, right?"

"Well, obviously. Have you seen anyone in Stella who plays Soul Chess better than Admon-senpai?"

The number of spectators had increased without Baek Yu-Seol realizing it.

Initially, he felt a bit burdened by the spectators, but now he wished there were even more.

As Edmon was placing his pieces, he furrowed his brow slightly.

Although he didn't underestimate the stakes of the Soul Chess bet, seeing Baek Yu-Seol mere few pieces and his seemingly complete understanding of the strategy through their placement... He was outplayed from the start.

For a moment, uneasiness struck, but he forcefully pushed it away.

Such a minor disadvantage could be overcome with his experience and superior strategies.

He had fought countless battles like this and was familiar with them.

"Ahem, shall we begin?"

Baek Yu-Seol responded in place by moving his piece to take the first move.

"Hmm?"

An aggressive move from the start.

Edmon was slightly surprised by Baek Yu-Seols boldness in sending pieces with sufficient strategic elements, high offensive and defensive capabilities closer to his own side. Not in a good sense, but in a bad sense.

*Does this commoner not know that this is an exploration game?*

For Edmon, it wasn't a bad development.

If he could significantly weaken the opponent's forces from the beginning, it would be advantageous.

Since the opponent came out boldly, Edmon also moved his limited three pieces boldly.

"Speedrun Knight."

It wasn't a piece with strong offensive power, but it had exceptional mobility, capable of covering the entire map.

**Clang!**

As Edmons piece moved, it swiftly took out one of Baek Yu-Seols pieces and vanished into specks of light.

However, Baek Yu-Seol didn't panic and immediately moved his next piece. This time, he initiated pressure from another direction.

As expected, it was an aggressive move, but it didn't inflict any significant damage on Admon's side.

On the contrary, Edmon used the mobility advantage to

swiftly eliminate Baek Yu-Seols key pieces one by one.

"This is too easy."

Edmons lips curled into a smile as he didn't even bother hiding his expression and played chess with a leisurely demeanor.

Hong Bi-Yeon chewed her lips anxiously, wearing a worried expression.

*What on earth are we supposed to do?*

Baek Yu-Seol felt the same.

*Seriously, what should we do?*