章 11: Chater 11 - Have them for lunch
As Professor Aloyn droned on, Cagnus found his mind drifting. He couldn't believe that these students, who were supposed to be the best and brightest, seemed to be struggling with the most basic concepts of chess. Cagnus had been a master of the game for years, and it was difficult for him to wrap his head around the fact that these students were just starting to learn the ropes. He found himself staring off into space, his thoughts drifting as he tried to process the fact that these noble students seemed to be struggling to grasp the simplest principles of the game. Despite his best efforts, Cagnus found it hard to focus on the lesson, his mind constantly wandering as he struggled to come to terms with the fact that these supposed prodigies were still struggling to grasp the basic concepts of chess.
Just as Cagnus was on the verge of drifting off, his head nodding as he fought to stay awake, he was suddenly jolted back to consciousness by a loud, triumphant exclamation. "AH-HA!" The shout was deafening in the quiet classroom, and Cagnus's head shot up, his eyes snapping open as he looked around to see who had made the noise. He saw one of the students sitting up straight, a look of triumph on their face as they exclaimed, "I've got it! I understand now!" The student's eyes were alight with excitement, and they looked around at their classmates with a proud grin, clearly pleased with themselves for having grasped the concept that had eluded them before. Cagnus couldn't help but smile at the student's enthusiasm, feeling a renewed sense of energy as he watched their excitement.
The student's face lit up with excitement as they shouted out their epiphany. "I get it now!" they exclaimed. "If we capture each other's kings, we can just share them for lunch and call it a draw!" Cagnus couldn't help but chuckle at the student's suggestion, struck by the absurdity of the idea. The other students in the classroom seemed to share Cagnus's amusement, giggling and smiling at the suggestion as they shook their heads in disbelief. Even Professor Aloyn couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity of the suggestion. Cagnus couldn't believe how clueless these students were.
"I'm afraid it doesn't work that way," the professor said, his lips curving into a smile. "But it's always good to think outside the box and come up with creative strategies." Cagnus couldn't believe what he was hearing. It was clear to him that these students weren't taking the lesson seriously, and he had to fight the urge to roll his eyes in frustration. Despite already being a master of the game, Cagnus found himself enjoying the class. The students' silly questions and antics kept him entertained, and he even found himself amused by their lack of knowledge about chess. Despite his initial reservations, Cagnus found himself looking forward to each lesson, eager to see what absurd suggestions or questions the students would come up with next.
As the lesson came to a close, Professor Aloyn gathered the students around a large chessboard that had been set up in the centre of the room. The board was arranged with the white pieces on the bottom and the black pieces on the top, as was traditional. The pawns were lined up in neat rows, their round heads peering over the edge of the board as if eagerly awaiting their turn to play. The rooks stood tall and proud at the corners, their castles etched into the wood, while the knights pranced gracefully on the squares next to them. The bishops, dressed in their flowing robes, occupied the diagonally adjacent squares, and the queen, resplendent in her crown and robes, sat on her own colour, white on the bottom left and black on the top right. Opposite the queen, on the other side of the board, sat the king, his crown and sceptre indicating his royal status.
"Now that we've gone over the basics, it's time to put what we've learned into practice," the professor said, his hands sweeping over the chessboard in front of him. "Who would like to go first?"
The students looked at each other uncertainly, their eyes flitting back and forth as they tried to decide who should make the first move. Cagnus, who had been leaning against the wall at the back of the room, watched the scene unfold with a mixture of amusement and impatience. He had already mastered the game of chess and was eager to see the students put their newfound knowledge to the test. Finally, he couldn't take it anymore and decided to take matters into his own hands. He pushed himself away from the wall and strode over to the board, his eyes fixed on the pieces as he considered his next move. The students watched in silence as Cagnus made his move.
Without hesitation, Cagnus made a seemingly random move. He reached out and pushed one of his pawns forward two spaces, from King2 to King4, with a casual flick of his wrist. The other students watched in shock as Cagnus made the move, their eyes wide with surprise and confusion. They couldn't believe that Cagnus had made such a seemingly reckless move, and they looked at each other with raised eyebrows, unsure of how to react. Cagnus, meanwhile, seemed completely unruffled by the students' reactions. He returned to his spot against the wall with a nonchalant air, his eyes scanning the board as he considered his next move. Despite the chaos he had caused with his unexpected move, Cagnus seemed completely at ease.
Professor Aloyn studied the board, his eyes scanning the pieces as he considered Cagnus's unexpected move. A thoughtful expression crossed his face as he looked up at Cagnus. "Interesting choice," he said, his voice laced with admiration. "I see what you're trying to do here, Cagnus. You're trying to control the centre of the board with your pawn advance." Cagnus couldn't help but smile at the professor's words.
The other students looked at each other in confusion, their eyes flitting back and forth as they tried to make sense of Cagnus's unexpected move. "What is he trying to do?" one of them whispered, their voice laced with uncertainty.
"I have no idea," another student replied, shaking their head in disbelief. "But it looks like it's working." The other students nodded in agreement, their eyes fixed on the board as they watched Cagnus's strategy unfold. Despite their confusion, they couldn't deny that Cagnus seemed to be in control of the game, and they couldn't wait to see what he would do next.
Lady Seraphine examined the board with an impassive gaze, her eyes scanning the pieces as she tried to make sense of Cagnus's unexpected move. On the surface, she appeared to be unimpressed, her expression giving nothing away. But deep inside, she was enlightened by the move, seeing it as a work of art. Cagnus's strategy was subtle and sophisticated, and she couldn't help but be impressed by his skill and creativity. Despite her best efforts to remain stoic, Lady Seraphine couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for Cagnus's impressive move.
As the game continued, Cagnus continued to make moves that left the other students scratching their heads in confusion. He would push a pawn forward in a way that seemed random, move a knight to an unexpected square, or slide a bishop diagonally in a way that seemed to have no purpose. The other students watched in bewilderment, unsure of what to make of Cagnus's unconventional strategies. But each time, Professor Aloyn nodded approvingly, a look of understanding and admiration on his face. He could clearly see the genius behind Cagnus's seemingly random moves, and He couldn't help but be impressed by his skill and creativity. Despite the confusion of the other students, Professor Aloyn knew that Cagnus was in complete control of the game, and he couldn't wait to see how it would all play out.
Cagnus shrugged modestly, still unaware of the true extent of his chess skills. "It was just a game," he said with a nonchalant grin.
The other students and the professor were shocked by this statement. In their world, chess was much more than just a game. It was the strongest cultivation method. To hear Cagnus say that it was "just a game" was almost sacrilegious.
Professor Aloyn couldn't help but be amazed by Cagnus's skills. He had never seen anyone play chess like this before, and He knew that there had to be more to this commoner than met the eye. He watched in amazement as Cagnus casually dismissed the importance of the game, his confidence and nonchalance a stark contrast to the other students' outrage. "I need to look into this person's background," He thought to himself, his mind racing with questions. "This is unbelievable. How could someone be so skilled at chess without any formal training or background?" Professor Aloyn couldn't wait to learn more about Cagnus, eager to uncover the mystery behind his exceptional abilities.
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Authors note:
I apologise for the delay in updating and posting the chapters of King's Gambit. Unfortunately, I have been experiencing technical issues with my laptop, which has made it difficult for me to work on the project as regularly as I would like. Additionally, I have been very busy with other responsibilities, which has further hindered my ability to make progress on the novel. I appreciate your support and understanding during this time, and I apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you for your patience and continued interest in King's Gambit. I hope to have the next chapter available for you as soon as possible.
If you have any ideas please let me know of how I should proceed with this character.
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