Chapter 369 I Was Careless in This Matchi
Chapter 369 I Was Careless in This Match
As Benjamin paused, Robin settled into the couch and casually glanced at the clock.
"It's been four minutes already. Didn't your apprentice mention his dad would arrive in five?
"Mr. Shorts, are you stalling the match, or are you ready to give up?"
Benjamin lifted his gaze to Robin, feeling a swirl of frustration and helplessness inside him.
Those words struck deeper than any slap could.
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The game had only just begun, yet he found himself struggling to keep pace, uncertain of his next move. "How can you speak to my mentor like that?' Ashley yelled, disbelief evident in his voice.
"My mentor is just trying to give you a chance to save face; otherwise, you wouldn't even last a minute."
But despite his bravado, Ashley already sensed that Benjamin's position was genuinely beyond salvage. Earlier, Benjamin had been filled with disdain.
Now, his focus was glued to the chessboard, the pressure of the game weighing heavily im, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. After resigning from the Inspectorate, Benjamin had dedicated himself to mastering Go a decade.
"In that time, he had made quite an impression on the scene.
Throughout his journey in the Southeast Aurientia Go circuit, he rarely faced defeat.
Even against formidable opponents, he typically lost only a match or two by the narrowest of margins.
Yet here he was, unable to make a single move in just four minutes-an experience unlike any he had encountered before
Benjamin stared at the board, feeling completely adrift!
All the skills he had cultivated over 20 years felt utterly irrelevant in this moment!
What kind of strange game this?
Honestly, I can't make heads or tails of it!
In a decade of countless matches, he had never encountered such a dazzling, intricate, and unpredictable
setup.
Two more minutes ticked away in the presidential suite, the silence broken only by their breathing.
Neither Martin nor Jack had anticipated such a turn of events.
The so-called Go Sage, Benjamin, was caught off guard by Robin's strategic moves.
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This state of uncertainty dragged on for another full three minutes, with Benjamin nearly drenched in sweat.
Finally, he released a heavy sigh. "I was careless in this match."
"How can that be?" Ashley exclaimed, his shock palpable.
He lost? My mentor actually lost?!
A figure revered in the Southeast Aurientia Go community; how could he lose to this freeloading pretty boy?
At that moment, anger filled Ashley's gaze as he turned toward Robin.
"My mentor wouldn't even bother to play this game if he hadn't let you win out of carelessness.
"Mr. Shorts, don't waste your time on someone like him. My father just texted; he's waiting at the hotel
entrance.
"Be quiet!" Benjamin snapped, his anger simmering beneath the surface. With Ashley incessantly chattering by his side, he felt his dignity slipping away. Ashley looked at Benjamin, bewildered. "Mr. Shorts, w-what's wrong?"
Ignoring him, Benjamin refocused on Robin. "Come on, young man. I misjudged another match."
This time, Benjamin's tone softened considerably.
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Robin frowned slightly. "Do you really want to continue? You gave up after just four minutes. How could it be any different now?"
A flash of annoyance flickered in Benjamin's eyes. "Young man, I said I was careless in that last game: 1 haven't even shown you all my moves yet."
Robin regarded the determined Benjamin and nodded, "Alright, I'll play another game with you. This time, pay attention and don't hold back!
Freya discreetly watched Robin, a hint of a smile forming on her lips.
This time, Benjamin was determined not to lower his guard. He unleashed his full strategy onto the board.
Every piece he lifted was meticulously calculated before being placed.
With a cautious yet fierce approach, the game began to shift in a more favorable direction.
Five minutes later, a smile spread across Benjamin's face.
It appears my skills are still sharp.
If the game continues like this, victory is surely within my grasp.
As Benjamin wiped his forehead with a handkerchief, dearing the sweat, he suddenly spotted a piece that Robin had just placed, and the entire game dynamic changed dramatically!
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What had seemed like a sure win flipped entirely due to Robin's move, transforming the tense standoff in an instant.
The relaxed smile that had just graced Benjamin's face vanished without a trace!
"W-what was that move?"
An expert observing this game would have noted that Robin had just positioned himself precariously,
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He glanced at Robin, uncertain if the young man was playing recklessly or genuinely didn't grasp the game's nuances,
Understanding Benjamin's bewilderment, Robin gestured for him to concentrate on the board. Instinctively, Benjamin looked at the entire game layout again.
To his dismay, he realized he had no clue how to proceed with the piece in his hand.
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Even though his opponent seemed to be on the back foot, he couldn't find a single opportunity.
No matter where he placed his pieces, inevitable defeat loomed ahead.
Benjamin scrutinized the board, feeling a surge of excitement!
This was not just a game; it was a breathtaking work of art.
From the arrangement of the pieces, he could almost visualize a master artist at work, painting a grand and magnificent scene.
He silently admired the game's beauty.
Yet, for all his appreciation, he found it hard to express his admiration.
A wave of shame washed over him!
After dedicating two decades to his craft, he had never encountered a game so exquisite, so stunning in its complexity.