My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2631

Nash asked, "Shouldn't white go first?"

"Does it really matter?"

The old man did not answer the question directly but gestured for him to continue playing.

Reluctantly, Nash made a move. The old man then asked, "Do you think this move is the right one to make?"

Nash felt confused by the question. "How would I know? It's the very first move. How could I possibly know if it's right or wrong?"

The old man remained silent and continued the game. Soon, Nash seized the opportunity to capture one of the old man's pieces.

The old man asked again, "Do you think this is the right move?"

"Why wouldn't it be right? Is there anything wrong with my move?"

The old man said nothing, and they continued to play. Time passed, and they sat in this awkward atmosphere, taking turns making their moves.

Eventually, all the pieces were captured, leaving only the kings on the board.

The old man asked, "A draw?"

Nash nodded.

"Well, a draw is not acceptable."

The old man did not say much more, and then the captured pieces suddenly restored themselves. Nash felt puzzled. "Why?"

The old man stroked his beard. "Don't you want me to give you a trial? My trial is quite simple—play chess with me. If you win against me, you'll gain my power."

Nash felt utterly confused, but he had no choice but to continue playing chess with the old man. No matter how hard he tried, he could not defeat the token, nor could the token defeat him.

Nash grew impatient.

He stood up and asked, "What is going on? No matter how I change my strategy, it always ends in a draw. What do you really want?"

The token did not rush to answer but instead made another move.

After a long time, Nash found himself still unable to continue playing.

Seeing this, the token said earnestly, "Why aren't you continuing? Is it because you think you can't win?

"Nash, look at this chessboard. Every move corresponds to the previous one; capturing and being captured are not predetermined. Don't you think this is reminiscent of something?"

Finally, Nash sat down, feeling calmer. "Reminiscent of what?"

"A person's fate." The token continued, "Isn't it true? Each move represents every decision made. People never know if the first step is right or wrong. With each step forward, they discover they seem to find the right path and begin to move relentlessly in that direction.

"But after playing this game with me, I want to ask you, do you still believe that every step you take is the right one?"

Upon hearing this, Nash understood the token's meaning. He realized he was living according to what he believed to be his correct fate, but that was always subjective.

It was precisely because of this that he unintentionally made many irreversible decisions, much like the pieces that had been captured.