Bab 241: The Queen's Curriculum (3) The Challenge

I turned back to face her, my expression calm and composed. "I was merely wondering, Your Majesty," I began, choosing my words carefully, "if you've ever had any interest in playing Go?"

For a brief moment, confusion crossed her features, and she raised an eyebrow. "Go?" she repeated, as though the word itself was foreign to her. "That old game with the stones and a boring board? Why would I waste my time on something like that?"

I allowed myself a small, almost imperceptible smile. "It's far more than just a game, Your Majesty. It's a battle of strategy, a war where every move counts. A simple mistake can lead to defeat, and a single, well-placed stone can turn the tide of the entire match. In many ways, it's not unlike the challenges you'll soon face as queen."