Ch-18

"What a fantastic portrayal of the game of chess!" Master Kai complimented on Dillion's remark as he moved his another pawn.

Dillion bowed his head in gratitude for the compliment.

"That is, without a doubt, a really outstanding concept. Isn't that right, Father?" The princess raised her eyes to her father.

Her father, on the other hand, appeared to be off, with his head bowed.

Princess Sabrina grew concerned about her father's state of mind and said, "What happened father?"

With a low trembling voice, King Azar mumbled, "Whatever that man stated, everything is true."

"Huh? I know, I get that, but what happened to you? Why do you look so depressed and gloomy?" she said of him in hushed tones.

"I was indeed the weakest to handle this kingdom, but your mother, Azura, was stronger than me and she lent me her strength so that I could handle this kingdom on my own. Although she lent me her strength, I could never be as powerful as her and in the end, she died leaving me, leaving us!" His e