Chapter 482

That consistently calm appearance was like a basin of ice water, completely extinguishing the last bit of Morimoto Yūki's arrogance.

His face turned red and white.

Then, in front of the camera, he was incomparably miserable, carrying full of resentment that had nowhere to vent, glared at Xia Xia Xia Mujun fiercely, lowered his head, and fled the interview area in a gray manner from the side.

As if staying for one more second was a torment.

Sawada Rika watched him leave, then refocused all her attention on Xia Xia Xia Mujun.

"Player Xia, according to the information we have learned, there seems to be some historical origin between your school and private Private Private Tianhao Academy, or rather... a competitive relationship."

She deliberated on her words, her gaze sharp.

"Especially last time, player Araki Araki Araki Yuai of your school was publicly and unkindly commented on by the opponent's player after the match, which seems to involve you."

She moved a step closer, lowering her voice slightly, but ensuring the microphone could clearly record it.

"And you chose a very rare, extreme way of winning that is almost 'stripping the pig' in the game just now."

"Can I assume that this is not just to win, but a kind of 'response' or 'revenge' with a clear purpose?"

Xia Xia Xia Mujun faced her probing gaze without any dodging.

He nodded.

The movement was crisp and neat.

"Yes."

His voice was clearly transmitted through the microphone.

"If the opponent has already put contempt and provocation on the table, and still remains indifferent, that is not my style."

"Everyone should be responsible for their words and deeds."

"Since they chose to treat their opponents in that way, then, everything they suffered today..."

His tone was steady, but every word carried weight.

"Is the deserved result."

A trace of understanding and deeper appreciation flashed in Sawada Rika's eyes.

The smile on her face became more genuine.

"I see. It seems that player Xia is not only skilled in shogi, but also a shogi player with a lot of blood in his bones."

"In this way, the matches between your school and private Private Private Tianhao in the future will surely be more exciting and sparking."

She turned to the main camera and concluded with a tone full of anticipation.

"Let all our viewers stay tuned and look forward to what kind of exciting shogi grudges these two schools full of stories will perform in the future!"

Xia Xia Xia Mujun's unreserved, domineering speech instantly ignited the emotions of countless viewers through the live broadcast signal.

Furukawa Masahiro's hand stroking his beard stopped, a flash of light in his eyes, and he praised in a low voice:

"Good! Shogi is like a person, a person is like shogi! This is the edge one should have!"

He seemed to have seen a future shogi superstar rising with an unstoppable posture.

Furukawa Saio's little face was flushed with excitement, shaking her grandfather's arm hard.

"Big Brother said it well! Too handsome!"

Horikawa Kaori and Asahina Akizuki stared at the close-up of Xia Xia Xia Mujun's face on the big screen at the same time.

Calm, but containing unquestionable power.

Their heartbeats accelerated quietly at that moment.

Ripples of appreciation, admiration, and indescribable feelings rose in their eyes.

And in the hall, more female viewers, and even many male viewers, couldn't help but be convinced by this frank "revenge declaration" and powerful strength, whispering and discussing, their eyes shining with different colors.

In another corner of the audience.

Honda Takashi and his companions had faces that were already ugly to the extreme.

They felt their faces burning, as if they had been slapped countless times in public.

The harsh words released in the live broadcast last time became the most ear-piercing echo at this moment.

The expected crushing turned into being slaughtered back, and the expected mockery turned into being slapped in the face in public.

Anger burned in their chests, but there was nowhere to vent.

They clenched their fists tightly, their knuckles white, staring at Xia Xia Xia Mujun's direction, their eyes almost spraying fire.

But they could only force this breath back into their chests, making their chests ache.

Private Moonlight Academy.

Shogi Club activity room.

"Hahahaha! Well said! Too satisfying!"

Araki Araki Araki Yuai jumped up directly, extremely excited:

"Xia-kun! Well done! That's it! Poke them to death!"

Mr. Nomura Tomohiro also completely unloaded his previous worries, adjusted his glasses, and the eyes behind the lenses shone with relief.

"Not bad! This is the posture a strong person should have! An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth!"

Yasui Ryōto stood aside, looking at the excited two, the subtle sour feeling in his heart rose again, but was soon suppressed by a stronger competitive spirit.

He secretly clenched his fists.

Just wait.

When I meet those guys from private Private Private Tianhao...

I will also win, and I will win even more beautifully!

Storage room.

It was relatively quiet here, isolated from the noise of the outside world.

When Xia Xia Xia Mujun walked in, Morimoto Yūki and referee Kishida Mine-suke were already waiting inside.

The air was a bit stagnant.

Kishida Mine-suke had no expression, and his voice sounded formulaically.

"According to the pre-match agreement, notarized by myself, player Morimoto Yūki needs to pay player Xia Xia Xia Mujun the equivalent bet money, totaling 150,000 yen."

He looked at Morimoto Yūki.

"Now, please fulfill the agreement."

Morimoto Yūki's body swayed imperceptibly.

His face was gray, and his lips were pursed into a stiff line.

In his chest, his heart felt like it was being gripped hard by an invisible hand, painful.

That prize money... was won by him after battle after battle, spending countless efforts and brainpower.

Before he could enjoy the fruits of victory, he had to spit it all out...

Damn!

So uncomfortable!!

But Kishida Mine-suke was standing there, representing the official witness of the Shogi Association.

If he dared to renege, the consequences would be far more than this 150,000 yen—reputation bankruptcy, future ruined.

He gritted his back teeth hard, and could only take out the money unwillingly.

That was the cash he had just rushed to a nearby ATM and almost emptied his account to withdraw.

He slammed the envelope on the table next to Kishida Mine-suke.

Making a dull "clack" sound.

As if he had slapped out his shattered dignity and heart.

Then, he turned his head and glared at Xia Xia Xia Mujun fiercely.

The voice burst out from between his teeth, full of annoyance and unwillingness.

"You... don't be proud too early!"

"This money, and today's account... my companions will definitely make you spit it all out with interest later!"

Xia Xia Xia Mujun just raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

That smile was very faint, but in Morimoto Yūki's eyes, it was more piercing than any mockery.

"I'll wait."

Still the same three words, calm and waveless.