Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1015

Following Helen's suggestion, a group of chess enthusiasts tried to set aside the rigid rules they had long adhered to.

They craned their necks to get a bird's-eye view of the entire board. Those who were shorter didn't hesitate to awkwardly stand on tiptoe for a better look.

Gradually, someone began to sense that something was amiss. As the onlookers scrutinized the chess pieces more closely, a distinct pattern began to emerge.

"Is that a 'weak spot'?" someone asked.

"Bingo!" Helen exclaimed, her excitement palpable as she pointed at the speaker. "That's right—it's a 'weak spot.' Once we finalize the setup and make those crucial adjustments, we'll be in a perfect position to seize victory!"

"Impressive!"

"Now I see it!"

The crowd suddenly had a moment of clarity.

After all their time and effort spent trying to decipher the Maltrex Tactic, they discovered that the key lay in the details. They had been overcomplicating things, only to discover that the solution was surprisingly simple.

At the same time, they couldn't help but feel a slight sense of indignation. Helen seemed to be subtly mocking their earlier confusion.

The crowd's expressions grew uneasy, revealing a mix of embarrassment and awkwardness.

As adults who took pride in their strategic depth and meticulous planning, they couldn't help but feel a twinge of shame at being outmaneuvered by such a simple, almost childlike tactic.

Meanwhile, Megan simmered with anger, her eyes widening in astonishment. The chess technique she had once held in high regard was now trivialized into mere child's play.

At that moment, she wished nothing more than to vanish from everyone's sight.

Her voice captured everyone's attention. The man in question was none other than Benedict Murray, the Chairman of the Grand Cathay Chess Association. The onlookers straightened up, their faces reflecting respect and admiration.

Elijah also stepped forward and greeted him courteously. "Good day, Mr. Murray."

Benedict gave a slight nod and said, "I'm getting older, and walking isn't as easy as it once was. I hadn't intended to come here, but I heard someone used the Maltrex Tactic to win a chess match. Is that true?"

Elijah nodded in confirmation. "Yes, that's correct. The person who defeated the Maltrex Tactic is—"

But before Elijah had a chance to introduce Helen to Benedict, Megan cut in sharply, "Don't bother, Mr. Murray.

"You may not know this, but the Maltrex Tactic is nothing more than a petty maneuver designed to undermine the opponent. It's utterly beneath the dignity of chess. To me, it resembles more of a street-level antic!"

"Megan, what nonsense are you spouting? The Maltrex Tactic was created by Mr. Murray. It's far from being a mere street trick!"