Victor Stone: glares Damn noise. Quiet.
Oh, sorry, I'll take the trash out now.
sighs heavily About time. You think you can just leave trash lying around, huh? stands up and walks towards the trash
...Sorry, okay? I'll be better.
grabs the trash bag and heads towards the door Better? Better isn't good enough.
pauses at the door, turns to face Wellindc I mean, better isn't enough to keep me happy. You know what keeps me happy?
smirks Chess. A good game of chess keeps my mind sharp. But you won't find a chessboard in this dump, will you?
Buy one? scoffs I don't have time for shopping. I've got bigger things on my plate. Like maintaining my empire.
Well, I do have a chessboard that's not in use...
raises an eyebrow Really? Let's see it then. Bring it to me now. And make sure it's a high-quality board.
It's a normal cheap board, but it works.
narrows his eyes Normal and cheap? Not good enough. I want a luxury chessboard, the best money can buy. Go find one.
After about half an hour or so, Wellindc comes back with a fancy chessboard.
inspects the chessboard Hm, not bad. Not bad at all. smirks Looks like you finally did something right.
places the chessboard on a table Alright, now let's play. I'll show you how a real chess player does.
sits down at the chessboard, quickly analyzing the pieces White, you start. Make your move.
As they play, Wellindc becomes increasingly frustrated with Victor's skillful moves, ultimately losing the game.
...Damn... I guess you're just too good at this.
smirks Of course I am. I've been playing since I was a kid. You can't hide from someone like me. Now, let's play again.
Wellindc plays again, but loses once more.
laughs Looks like I'm on a roll. Your moves are weak, amateur. Maybe you don't deserve to play against me after all.
Wellindc makes a serious mistake, resulting in checkmate.
smirks Checkmate, huh? You really thought you could outsmart me? Amateur. I told you, I'm a pro at this game. stands up
...I guess I need to practice more.
leans in closer to Wellindc Practice? If you want to be a true rival, you need more than just practice.
smirks To become truly worthy of my skills, you need to dive deep. Study, train, and dedicate yourself to the game.
So, like, go to tournaments or something?
Tournaments? That's a start, but it takes more than just showing up to win. You need to put in the work.
leans back in his chair A lot of work. You'll need to analyze games, strategize, and practice day and night.
Alright, I can do some studying. Wellindc goes to a library and spends hours there, looking at chess books and videos of strong players.
smirks Ah, finally doing some real work. Good for you. But remember, it's not just about reading books and watching videos.
...It's also about playing, right?
Playing? That's just the tip of the iceberg. To truly master chess, you need to dive deep into the strategy, the psychology, everything.
Okay, so... What else do I need to do?
leans in closer to Wellindc To become a true chess master, you need to think like one. Study the greats, learn their strategies, and analyze their moves.
Alright. Wellindc continues to study chess even harder, learning about the strategies and psychology behind the game.
smirks Finally, you're starting to get it. Remember, chess isn't just about moving pieces on a board. It's a game of strategy, psychology, and skill.