"Pawn. Since we are pawns, why shouldn't we become the finest pawn? Why can't we become the pawn that threatens the general?"
"A pawn might yet become a player. I think Ye Lin is qualified to become one."
"And by following him, perhaps we can realize certain ideals as well."
The young man could not help saying. He wanted to be the pawn that threatened the general, not some dispensable piece.
"Then do you know what the consequences of one wrong move would be?"
A trace of surprise flashed through the middle-aged man's eyes as he continued to ask.
"The player would replace us with other pieces and capture us. But if we succeed, we can devour all of his pieces and drag that lofty player down."
The young man clenched his fist, his face once again filled with seriousness, his voice incomparably resolute.
"Oh? Interesting. As expected of my blood. Since you want to do it, then go all out. If you win, you'll soar to the heavens in a single step. If you lose, I'll take you away from this star domain."
"The Star River Cosmos is vast, and there are many paths of retreat. Go."
The middle-aged man waved his hand, and excitement flashed in the young man's eyes behind him.
Nothing felt better than having his father support him with all his strength.
"I will succeed, because I believe in him. Ye Lin is different from everyone else. He is different even from the heavenly prodigies of the great ages past. I believe he can succeed, and I believe in my choice."
"If I lose, I will face death, because if I lose, I must bear the price of losing, because... I am no coward."
With that, the young man turned and left.
After the young