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

Chapter 14: The Gof Minds

Ikenna's face darkened as he realized the inevitability of defeat. No matter which move he made, Four's next

would be checkmate.

"Checkmate," Four said, his voice steady as he slid his queen into position.

Ikenna leaned back, stunned. "I underestimated you."

"You really did." added Nnenna.

The man smirked, his eyes meeting hers briefly before turning back to Ikenna. "You didn't underestimate me. You

overestimated your control."

The room was silent for a moment as the reality of the gsank in. She found herself clapping softly, unable to

hide her admiration for the sheer brilliance she had just witnessed.

Ikenna stood, slapping Four's shoulder with a grudging smile. "I'll win next time."

Four simply nodded. "We'll see."

As the pieces were reset, she couldn't help but ask, "How did you do that? | thought you were losing!"

Four smiled faintly, unlike his usual indifference. "Chess isn't just about what's happening now. It's about what

could happen five moves ahead. You don't win by reacting. You win by planning."

She nodded, letting his words sink in. This wasn't just a gof chess, it was a battle of minds. And this man's

mind had proven sharper.

"I want to play against you next," Nnenna said, her voice brimming with determination as her eyes locked onto

the chessboard. She had completely forgotten about their physical therapy session in her excitement.

Four, sitting across from her with his ever aloof expression, paused to consider her challenge.

Chess was one of the few things he truly respected, and seeing her eagerness piqued his interest. He gave a

slight nod, his face reverting to its usual stoic indifference.

"Alright," he said simply, gesturing for her to sit across from him.

lkenna watched the interaction in stunned silence. Four, the enigmatic and often cold man, was agreeing to play

chess with someone he barely knew? It felt surreal.

Meanwhile, Nnenna's heart raced. She had to prove herself, not just to him but to herself.

She took her seat confidently. Four carefully reset the board, his long, slender fingers placing each piece with

precision.

Every move he made seemed purposeful, as if he were already envisioning the gahead.

"White or black?" he asked, his tone neutral.

"I'll take white," Nnenna said, knowing that white had the first move.

Nnenna started with a bold opening, the Queen's Gambit. She pushed her pawn to d4, then to c4, offering Four

her pawn as bait.

It was a classic strategy, one designed to seize control of the center. She wanted to go on the offensive early and

test him.

Four raised a brow, impressed by her choice. Without hesitation, he declined the gambit, solidifying his defense

with a pawn move to e6. His style was clear, calculated and cautious, preferring control over risk.

Their pieces danced across the board with precision, knights leaping into strategic positions, pawns advancing to

create barriers, bishops lurking like predators waiting for an opportunity.

Neither spoke, their focus unshakable. The tension between them grew thick as Ikenna watched the unfolding

duel.

Nnenna's aggressive playstyle becapparent as she launched her bishop deep into Four's territory,

threatening his knight. She leaned forward slightly, her eyes gleaming with determination.

Four countered effortlessly, his knight retreating to safety while simultaneously setting a trap. His moves were

subtle yet dangerous, forcing Nnenna to stay alert.

She realized that every piece he moved carried layers of intent, like hidden puzzles waiting to be unraveled.

"You're better than | expected," Four said suddenly, breaking the silence. His voice was calm, almost amused.

"And you're as good as | hoped," Nnenna replied, her lips curving into a small smile. She wasn't intimidated. In

fact, she was exhilarated.

But as the gprogressed, she began to feel the weight of Four's intellect. He seemed to anticipate her every

move, blocking her attacks before they could gain traction. His control over the board was mesmerizing.

Then it happened. Four miscalculated, or at least, that's what it seemed. He moved his queen to h5, an

aggressive position that left his back rank vulnerable.

Nnenna's eyes widened slightly as she spotted the flaw. She could capitalize on this and turn the gin her

favor.

'Is this a trap?’ she wondered, but her instincts told her otherwise. She decided to trust herself and moved her

rook into position, threatening his king. The room grew quieter as the onlooker realized what was happening.

Four's gaze sharpened. He stared at the board intently, realizing his mistake. For the first tin the game, he

seemed...human. Fallible.

"You're not bad," he muttered, almost begrudgingly.

"And you're not invincible," Nnenna shot back, her confidence swelling.

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Nnenna maneuvered her queen and

rook in perfect harmony, cornering

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Four's king. His defbsel crumbled

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"Checkmate," she declared, her voice steady but laced with triumph.

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lkenna "..."

Four leaned back in his chair, staring at the board in silence. Ikenna stared at Four in shock. Nnenna had beaten

him, a man known for his genius.

For a moment, Four said nothing. Then, to Ikenna's shock, he gave a small nod of acknowledgment. "Not bad,"

he said simply, his voice devoid of malice. If anything, there was a hint of respect.

Nnenna grinned, her heart pounding with exhilaration. She had done it. Not only had she impressed him, but the

familiar ding of the Love System echoed in her mind.

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Four stood abruptly, his expression unreadable. "We'll play again," he said before wheeling away, leaving her

stunned. Did that mean...he wanted a rematch?