Chapter 622

For the first five or six moves, Kondo Miyuki still had a calm smile on her face.

In her view, Natsume Chikage's layout intention was clear, even a bit too direct, lacking deeper detours.

However, as the game progressed...

"Brother, Aunt Miyuki, late-night snacks are ready!"

Natsume Ruri brought two steaming late-night snacks over, and Jiahe Lianxiao held the miso soup.

"It's best to eat while it's hot..."

Natsume Ruri's words were not finished.

"Checkmate."

Natsume Chikage's calm voice sounded, and a chess piece fell gently.

Natsume Ruri and Jiahe Lianxiao stopped their steps at the same time and looked over in surprise.

On the chessboard, Kondo Miyuki's side's King was already checkmated, with nowhere to retreat.

Kondo Miyuki herself was stunned on the spot, staring at the chessboard, her eyes full of disbelief.

No!

The opening was clearly an advantage... how did it collapse like a mountain in the blink of an eye?

When playing against his father back then, she was clearly at ease, and even often gave up pieces...

Why, when facing his son, did she lose so quickly and so thoroughly?

From start to finish, not even ten minutes.

A trace of embarrassed blush flashed on Kondo Miyuki's face, she coughed lightly, trying to save a little elder's face:

"Xia Mu-jun... is really amazing."

"Aunt was careless just now, didn't notice your layout trap... but I have learned my lesson, and I won't let you succeed so easily in the next game."

Natsume Chikage smiled gently and pushed the chessboard slightly away:

"Since Ruri has already made the late-night snacks, let's eat while it's hot."

"Only when you are full can you have more energy to play chess."

Natsume Ruri nodded hurriedly and set up the late-night snacks:

"Yes yes yes! Brother is right! Aunt Miyuki, quickly try my craft!"

Kondo Miyuki suppressed the waves in her heart and nodded:

"... Okay."

After a period of time.

The bowls and dishes of late-night snacks have been collected.

The chessboard was set up again.

Kondo Miyuki's expression was more focused than before, and every step was carefully considered.

However...

Second game, she lost.

Third game, she still lost.

Kondo Miyuki looked at her King that was checkmated again on the chessboard in a trance.

Why?

Clearly she was already so serious, the layout was more cautious and roundabout...

Why could Xia Mu-jun always accurately find the weakest link in her defense, and then tear it apart and defeat it in a way she didn't expect?

This child's chess strength... could it be that it has surpassed his father, and even... surpassed herself?

Complex emotions surged in her heart, surprise, admiration, and a trace of indescribable regret.

If this child was as obsessed with shogi as his father since childhood, with this talent, the achievements might be limitless.

It's a pity... the start was late after all.

Three consecutive losses, it was a complete defeat.

Kondo Miyuki didn't argue, she looked up, and a gentle and honest smile hung on her face again:

"Xia Mu-jun's strength really makes Aunt sigh in admiration."

"You can always easily see through Aunt's weaknesses, and then win with one blow... Aunt loses convinced."

Natsume Chikage shook his head modestly:

"Aunt Miyuki's chess strength is deep, and the layout is old-fashioned. It's just that you haven't practiced much recently, so you are a bit rusty."

"If we play chess often, I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it either."

These considerate words made Kondo Miyuki feel warm in her heart, and her smile became softer.

"Xia Mu-jun is really getting better at talking."

Natsume Ruri on the side was also a bit surprised.

In her impression, Aunt Miyuki's shogi was very powerful, and Dad never won against her.

However... after learning for a month, she could easily win against Dad.

Last time playing chess with Aunt Miyuki, it seemed like it was a draw?

In this way, her level is probably about the same as Aunt Miyuki?

But Aunt really hasn't played for a long time, and it's normal to lose to Brother because of rustiness.

And Brother... when he first played chess with her, she also lost many games.

But she won it back later.

Calculating this way, Brother, herself, Aunt Miyuki, the level should be... about the same?

Natsume Ruri supported her chin and fell into thought.

Hmm... that's probably how it is.

Jiahe Lianxiao didn't understand the depth of shogi.

She just felt that Xia Mu brother, who was focused on the chess game, the appearance of placing pieces calmly, and the appearance of still being humble after winning the game...

Really very handsome.

Kondo Miyuki breathed a sigh of relief gently, her tone sincere:

"Anyway, seeing you have such strength, Aunt is really happy."

"In this way, tomorrow's fourth round of the tournament, maybe you can really go further."

"Must cheer up, Xia Mu-jun!"

Natsume Chikage nodded solemnly:

"I will, thank you Aunt."

Kondo Miyuki looked at the time on the clock on the wall and stood up elegantly:

"It's getting late, Aunt won't disturb you more. Xia Mu-jun, you still have a tournament tomorrow, so you must rest well."

"I will say goodbye first."

Jiahe Lianxiao also hurriedly followed and got up, saying in a low voice:

"Then... I should go back too."

Natsume Chikage also stood up with her:

"I will send you off."

Kondo Miyuki nodded with relief:

"Okay."

Jiahe Lianxiao responded thinly:

"Hmm... trouble Xia Mu brother."

After sending the two away, Natsume Chikage returned to the three-ping small room.

He was about to wash up, but younger sister Natsume Ruri suddenly called him.

"Brother..."

Her voice carried a trace of rare hesitation and hesitation.

Natsume Chikage stopped and looked at her:

"What's wrong, Ruri?"

Natsume Ruri pursed her lips, looked up at her brother, and muttered:

"Brother... this afternoon, the main family called over."