Bedivere threw the chessboard on the table between the two of them:

"Ever played chess?"

Lei took the initiative to pick up the black and white chess pieces and placed them at the starting position on the chessboard:

"I used to play with myself a little when I was bored, but I only know the rules."

The knight has picked up the chess piece:

"Then come."

The man's attack was so swift and fierce that before Lei could even understand what he was thinking, it was already over and completely defeated.

She exhaled:

"Phew, I lost."

The man quickly put the chess pieces back into place:

"continue."

Lei took the chess pieces again, and this time she began to recall the traps and routines of the opponent's previous game. When her opponent used similar methods to defeat her again, Lei already had some clues.

This time, before he could speak, Lei had already laid out the chessboard.

In the third game, she only lasted six more steps than before, but she almost saw through the opponent's offensive routine.

The fourth game began, and this time she lost in the details. Although she had understood the various methods used by the opponent before, she was still lacking in understanding of the situation and skills.

The fifth inning, the sixth inning, the seventh inning.

Three consecutive defeats, but each time she persisted longer and longer, her moves became faster and faster, and her eyes became brighter.

It was different from when he was practicing swordsmanship, where he would always remain one level better than himself, but when playing chess, she was chasing her, getting closer and closer.

The eighth game.

They were almost evenly matched, and Lei could feel it clearly that she was only missing one move.

The man opposite showed a successful smile:

"continue."

In the ninth game, this time Lei's attack was faster than the man's, and she almost won, with just a little luck.

So she lost.

She started the tenth game non-stop. Every move of her opponent became clearly visible, and she could already see the victory.

However she lost.

It doesn't make any sense.

Game 11.

Still lose.

The 12th, 13th, and 14th rounds were three consecutive defeats.

And she couldn't understand more and more why she lost.

Lei finally couldn't help but ask:

"How on earth did you do that."

He shrugged:

"I controlled my chess ability. Initially you are facing an opponent who can catch up quickly, although in fact for most people, this is a level that takes many years of practice.

"And you are already stronger than 'me', but the problem is that your opponent is me."

Lei looked at him doubtfully.

He admitted openly:

"I cheated.

"You may not be able to imagine that the number of ways to play chess is actually limited. Although this is a terrible number, it can definitely be exhausted, and there is an optimal solution.

"I have encountered many enemies who are stronger than me, at least according to the rules, but I defeated every one of them because I cheated.

"In the real world, there is no requirement to abide by the rules, and martial arts is actually no different from playing chess. Given the same strength and speed, there is always an optimal solution.

"Although there are still games about combat, in essence, there are still more complex optimal answers. As long as you know everything, just like the most perfect chess player, and the closer you get to the final answer, the more luck you have.

The less interference there is.

"So in this case, abiding by the rules and simply comparing martial arts is almost the stupidest choice, and martial arts is just a tool to accomplish your purpose.

"To end a person's life, win the heart of a lady, and gain the admiration of the public, the purpose is important. Although this sentence may offend some fools, I believe you can understand it."

Lei nodded slightly:

"I understand what you want to say."

He continued:

"The method of defeating the strong by the weak is cheating. Even if I am not as intelligent as you, I can still use various methods to weaken your strength, narrow the gap between us, and even reverse the situation of both parties. This is the role of stepping out of the rules."

Lei said:

"But it's hard to cheat. I can't even see what you did. Doesn't that mean you're better than me?"

He replied:

"In this case, my cheating skills surpassed your investigative abilities, but the problem is that cheating in reality is not so rigid.

"There is no absolute truth in the universe we live in, and the so-called fairness is just a man-made concept. As for cheating, I will help you."

He took out a cloth belt from his arms and handed it to Lei:

"Let's take a look at this thing then."

Lei asked:

"when?"

The knight puts away the chess pieces:

"You'll know."

Lei put away the cloth belt and looked at the man sitting opposite her with curious eyes.
Chapter completed!