Chapter 1016

Megan struggled to articulate her point. She guided Benedict to the chessboard and circled around it, saying, "Mr. Murray, look at this. The Maltrex Tactic doesn't adhere to traditional chess rules at all. It's essentially just a puzzle!" "A puzzle?" Benedict asked, leaning closer. After studying the board for a few moments, his face lit up with realization. "Ah, I get it now! By strategically positioning the remaining pieces, the entire chess scheme collapses on its own. It's absolutely brilliant!" Seeing Benedict's enthusiasm, Megan grew frustrated. "Mr. Murray, don't you think this disqualifies it as a proper chess match? It's more about undermining the opponent's strategy than playing with integrity!" Benedict dismissed her concerns and eagerly turned to Elijah. "Who came up with this solution? I'd love to meet them in person!" "I'm right here." A clear, melodious voice floated from the crowd behind him. As Benedict turned toward the voice, he saw Helen standing gracefully