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"Huh?" Misaki Kamiigusa was greatly surprised and hurriedly waved her hand to refuse.
These kinds of competitions are usually only watched by very wealthy people or those with very large networks, since entry-level matches are often not open to the public.
The video will only be posted online after the match ends.
One of the teachers at the affiliated junior high school of the Shuiming University of the Arts bragged about it for a long time after watching the introductory match live.
Naturally, Misaki Kamiigusa felt that her commoner status prevented her from refusing; it was an act that didn't require any thought...
"Come on, if you're not comfortable on your own, go back and call Aoyama Nanami and Mashiro to come along. Anyway, you can come directly to the JS Research Institute from Sakura-so."
Luo Chen smiled and interrupted Misaki Ueiso's wave of her hand, saying, "I'll have the housekeeper wait for you outside later. Once you're all here, find her and have her take you with you."
Misaki Kamiigusa is conflicted.
Under Luo Chen's gaze, he had no choice but to bite the bullet, but deep down he couldn't help but agree with a little bit of anticipation, bowing and saying, "Arigato."
Akira Ikeda glanced curiously at Misaki Kamiigusa, but said nothing.
After Misaki Kamiigusa left, Luo Chen led Akira Ikeda through the backyard to the front hall.
After finding Ayuzawa Misaki, I informed the butler and then headed straight for the place where the introductory battle would begin.
There weren't many people inside.
Besides Kuruno-sensei, there were several well-known professional Go players of the sixth or seventh dan rank, a magazine reporter, and then there were Sora Ginko and Hinatsuru Akina.
Of course, Sora Ginko and Hinatsuru Akina did not know each other, and their standing postures were also different.
The former stood with her back against the wall, aloof and cool, with short silver hair, a delicate face, a sailor uniform, and pantyhose. Her right knee was slightly bent, and her heel was also against the wall, giving her a very fresh and noble queen-like demeanor.
The latter stood gracefully in the crowd. Although she was over thirty years old, she was still beautiful and had an excellent temperament.
"Young master's family."
Ms. Murasame walked out from the crowd, glanced at Akira Ikeda, and greeted her, "Hello, Ms. Ikeda."
"Hello, Murasame-sensei." Akira Ikeda immediately returned the greeting.
"It's already started." Luo Chen's gaze fell on the two chessboards in the room.
Hinatsuru Ai and Yasha-gami Ten'i sat together at the front, while Shikaji-nii Tamayori and Takemikazuchi Tsubasa sat together at the back.
"Originally, Ai insisted on waiting for the young master to arrive before starting, but then Tianyi started, and she couldn't resist, not wanting to admit defeat, so she opened the betting." Teacher Murasame said, suppressing a laugh.
"Is it?"
Luo Chen blinked, unable to suppress a smile.
It's like something that girl would do if she loved it.
However, the game had only just begun a few minutes ago, with both sides still in the early stages of the game.
However, even though it had only been a few minutes, Hinatsuru Ai and Yashakami Ten'i's completely different playing styles were fully displayed.
The former played slowly, with a devout and serious expression, highlighting his steadiness.
The latter moves with swift and decisive action, hitting exactly where they aim, highlighting a fast pace.
Of course, Yasha Shin'i's approach is correct, since some of her advantages can only be brought into play after she has become weaker.
Not surprisingly.
Yasha God's Heavenly Robe quickly fell into a disadvantageous position against the experienced Yue Mie Guiyi. The mid-game tug-of-war lasted only a dozen or so moves before this proud little loli was beaten into a state of panic and running away.
They barely managed to hold on and only lost two stones; otherwise, the losses would have been much greater.
At the same time, Luo Chen noticed that after Yaksha God's Robe finally began to fall into a disadvantageous position, it repeatedly looked up and stared at Yue Mie Gui Yi...
"Oh..." Luo Chen raised an eyebrow, and then, as if in a daze, remembered it again.
Tianyi has a very special talent.
It's called "observation".
As the name suggests, during a game of Go, players rely on observing their opponent's facial expressions, eyes, reactions, and so on to keenly perceive certain things and respond accordingly.
Actually, she had used this skill before when she played against Ai, but unfortunately, Ai Hinatsuru was a rather eccentric elementary school student.
When playing chess, one is completely focused, with one's mind entirely on the chessboard, and nothing else can be seen in one's eyes.
Thus, Yasha-shin Ten'i's "debut" of talent was a failure!
Now, I'm bringing out my talent again, which used to work every time.
then……
Luo Chen stared at the increasingly awful expression on the arrogant elementary school student's face, feeling both amused and exasperated.
Really?
Failed again!
Because Yue Mieguiyi is also a monster!
This girl, who is known as the top female player, is not only emotionless when playing shogi, but she is like this in everyday life too!
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P.S.: Yasha God's Robe Up↑.
Chapter 157 "Demon Slaying the Five Corners", Four Sons Pierce Through, That is, Questioning!
To be honest, Tianyi's situation is truly tragic.
These were clearly two matches where they could prove their skills, but they both ended up playing against opponents who were quite eccentric.
Luo Chen touched his chin.
Of course, the expectation in my heart has not been extinguished.
After all, Yasha-gami Ten'i and Hinatsuru Ai are both at the pinnacle of talent among the new generation of elementary school students.
In theory, any miracle can be created at any time!
"Sorry to bother you~"
Behind me, there was a rustling sound, followed by very soft, embarrassed apologies.
Luo Chen turned around to look.
Misaki Kamiigusa and Nanami Aoyama were leading Mashiro Shiina through the crowd, constantly bowing their heads in embarrassment and apologizing.
"Come here!"
Luo Chen waved to the three of them.
Misaki Kamiigusa's eyes lit up, and she immediately pulled Nanami Aoyama and Mashiro Shiina over, patting her chest and panting, "This place is terrifying."
"Is it really that exaggerated?" Luo Chen chuckled.
"Of course, of course! You can ask Xiaoqi Hai-chan if you don't believe me." Kamiikusa Misaki pouted.
Aoyama Nanami, a country girl, was also seeing this scene for the first time. She nodded repeatedly and stammered, "In my hometown, professional Go players are all big shots. The aura they exude is incredibly terrifying, isn't it?"
This girl tends to speak with a Kansai accent when she gets nervous, and her Mandarin is terrible, which is strangely endearing.
"They're mostly professors from the JS research department, they're really nice people, so relax."
02 Luo Chen smiled and looked at Zhenbai. The girl seemed to have no time to pay attention to her surroundings and was staring intently at the game on the two chessboards.
Does this little thing even understand it? Why is she so engrossed? ... Luo Chen was slightly surprised, but he didn't disturb her and refocused his attention on the game.
On Tianyi's side, Yue Mieguiyi was continuing to brutally kill them.
Hina Tsuru loves that side.
With the inside information from Murasame-sensei, Luo Chen thought that this elementary school student should be able to easily defeat the opponent. However, when he looked over, Hinatsuru Ai had already been forcibly devoured by Shikaji Tsubakiyo!
"What's going on?" Luo Chen asked in surprise.
Ms. Murasame stroked her chin, her brows furrowed deeply, and muttered to herself, "I don't understand. How could this be? Has she fallen for someone else?"
Around them, the JS research teachers and professional Go players who had come specifically to watch this introductory match couldn't help but whisper among themselves.
"The gap in strength is indeed still too great."
“That’s right. After all, Miss Ai and Miss Tianyi are too young. It’s too early for them to deal with this kind of battle.”
"Back then, Mr. Kuruno underestimated his opponents. Now, Ms. Tamashiro and Ms. Gakume are going all out as soon as they enter the fray, and we simply can't hold them off."
"It seems that these two matches won't last much longer. The rest depends on whether Miss Ai or Miss Tianyi can last longer."
"Indeed~ But even if we lose today, it's not a big deal. If we wait another six months, or at most a year, with Miss Ai and Miss Tianyi's talents, they will definitely be able to handle the entry battle with ease."
"..."
Most people have already sentenced the two elementary school students on the field to death.
Shikaro Tamayo also looked up and exchanged a glance with Yue Miegui, seemingly discussing whether they should hold back a little...
This is a common tactic used by these female veterans when dealing with juniors in their initiation battles.
The purpose was to avoid completely destroying the confidence of the younger generation all at once.
And as the two of them looked at each other.