Chapter 676

Once collected and synthesized, his chances of winning in this Newcomer Shogi Tournament will surely increase significantly.

Besides, there is one more point worth pondering—the synthesis condition clearly writes "at least three pieces".

Then, what if there are four or five pieces of the same type of equipment?

Natsume Chikage thought of this, smiled and shook his head, feeling that this idea was somewhat distant.

Right now, if he could successfully collect three pieces of the same type of equipment, he should thank heaven and earth.

Four or five pieces or more?

That really can only depend entirely on ethereal luck.

After finishing lunch.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui was chatting enthusiastically with Xiyuanji Qilai and Xuecun Lingyin about manga-related topics.

"The manga that Natsume-kun's sister Ruri-chan and her classmate Lingshen-chan are collaborating on, after my guidance, I have a strong premonition—their work will definitely be accepted!"

Xiyuanji Qilai blinked her amethyst-like eyes and asked curiously:

"That's amazing. Did Aoi-chan give any key suggestions?"

Xuecun Lingyin, this literary girl, also couldn't help but have a trace of interest in the story content, and asked softly:

"How is the plot roughly arranged?"

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui excitedly explained the story thread, then looked at the two with full anticipation:

"How is it, not bad, right?"

After hearing it, both of them also felt it was quite brilliant.

Xuecun Lingyin nodded and evaluated objectively:

"It is indeed not bad, the character motivations are clear, and the plot also has twists."

Xiyuanji Qilai echoed happily:

"It sounds like there's really no problem, I also feel it will definitely pass!"

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui giggled, revealing two cute little fangs:

"Right, right! My eye for things is very accurate, you know!"

And at this time.

Natsume Chikage suddenly remembered something, and hurriedly took out his phone from his pocket, clicking on the live broadcast page of the shogi tournament.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui leaned over curiously:

"Natsume-kun, why did you suddenly start watching the shogi live broadcast? Are you trying to study your next round's opponent in advance?"

Xuecun Lingyin and Xiyuanji Qilai, upon hearing this, also cast their concerned gazes.

Natsume Chikage explained with a bitter smile:

"That's not it. It's that Senior Araki forced me to watch the match, and even left a remark saying 'if you don't watch, I'll beat you'."

Xiyuanji Qilai covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyebrows curved:

"This is indeed something Senior Araki would say."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui also became interested and smiled:

"Since that's the case, I'm also a bit curious if Senior Araki and Senior Anjing can successfully advance this round."

Natsume Chikage nodded, thinking that the lunch break was still ample and there was still some time before class, and since he was idle anyway, he clicked on the live broadcast to watch.

Because Xiyuanji Qilai was sitting on Natsume Chikage's right side, she naturally leaned over towards him upon seeing this, watching the phone screen together.

Natsume Chikage did not think much of it, just considerately moved the phone towards the middle of the two to facilitate sharing the screen.

And Xuecun Lingyin and Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui, who were sitting opposite, took in this scene.

One narrowed her eyes slightly, while the other unconsciously pouted, clearly both having some subtle jealousy.

But they also couldn't say anything explicitly.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui simply took out her own phone, clicked on the same shogi live broadcast page, and watched together with Xuecun Lingyin beside her.

However, the four of them had not been watching the live broadcast for long.

Araki Jieai, who had just been declared defeated and was walking out of the match room with a look of disappointment, appeared on the screen.

At this moment, she was accepting a post-match interview from the host Sawada Lixiang, along with her opponent Honda Chongsi who had defeated her.

Natsume Chikage and the others witnessed this scene, and expressions of astonishment appeared on their faces.

Clearly, none of them expected that the talented Araki Jieai would actually lose...

Xiyuanji Qilai's expression was complex, and she said softly:

"In this tournament, there are indeed many players with super strong strength hidden."

"Senior Araki being able to break into the fourth round is already very amazing."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui nodded, quickly swiping her phone screen to check the information:

"That's right, I just checked the information on Senior Araki's opponent, that person is a professional 4-dan, with very strong strength."

Xuecun Lingyin analyzed calmly:

"Senior Araki losing to a professional shogi player is not considered unexpected."

Although that was said, looking at Araki Jieai's undisguisable frustrated expression on the screen, Natsume Chikage's mood could not help but feel somewhat heavy.

After all, Araki Jieai had always taken good care of him, and seeing her defeated, he naturally could not feel relaxed.

He secretly thought that later he had to discuss with Anjing Liangdou and Yuedao Lin, and find a suitable way to comfort her.

In the live broadcast screen.

Host Sawada Lixiang maintained a professional smile and said to Araki Jieai:

"Player Araki's match just now was very exciting, it's just a pity that she was one move short. With time to continue honing, she will definitely be able to go further."

Araki Jieai's personality was originally cheerful and generous, and knowing in her heart that her opponent was indeed more skilled, she quickly adjusted her emotions and managed to squeeze out a smile:

"Mm! Thank you!"

However, when her gaze glanced at Honda Chongsi beside her, a trace of obvious displeasure still flashed in the depths of her eyes.

Because the Private Tianhao Academy to which this person belonged was their arch-rival of Private Moonlight Academy in both baseball and shogi fields.

The two schools had long-standing grievances!

Meeting this guy in the draw this time could only be said to be her bad luck.

Losing to others, Araki Jieai might not be so brooding, but losing to this person really made her feel stifled and annoyed.

Sawada Lixiang turned to look at Honda Chongsi, who was young and had become a professional shogi player in his second year of high school, and congratulated him:

"Congratulations to Player Honda for winning this match."

"You played this game quite excellently, may I ask if you have anything you want to say to the opponent beside you?"

Honda Chongsi looked at Araki Jieai with a wild and arrogant look, then as if he had just remembered something, spread his hands and revealed a disdainful sneer:

"Ah~ speaking of which, you are actually from that Private Moonlight Academy full of young masters and young ladies, no wonder your strength is so weak."

"Winning against a flower like you raised in a greenhouse feels like casually crushing an ant."

"For a weakling of this level, I thought about it, and there is really nothing special worth saying."

"Because, it's really so weak that it doesn't make one feel interested."

Seeing this, Natsume Chikage slowly frowned.

The three girls beside him also felt indignant for Araki Jieai.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui raised her volume in anger:

"Does Senior Araki have a grudge against him?"

"Winning is winning, is it necessary to say such mean words in front of so many viewers?"

Xiyuanji Qilai nodded heavily, puffing up her fair cheeks, clearly also very angry:

"Exactly!"

Xuecun Lingyin "tsk"ed, and a trace of chill flashed in her cold eyes.

"This person's character is really terrible!"

And Araki Jieai in the live broadcast screen, after hearing these words, her face instantly turned red and then white, with grievance and anger intertwined welling up in her heart.

With her personality, how could she silently endure such humiliation.

She flushed, her voice trembling with anger:

"What are you from Private Tianhao being so arrogant about!"

"You just happened to be lucky to run into me! If you met any other member of our school's shogi club, any one of them could beat you!"

Honda Chongsi heard this, sneered, and mocked:

"Luck?"