"They can't even stand this tension? What losers!" Matthew rigidly stated. On the board, the situation between the two was getting more and more heated. He couldn't do anything to Zack, neither could the man force him to surrender. Matthew was not in a hurry. Whether it was in the real war or the game, one should not be in a hurry or arrogant. Moreover, he should always keep vigilant. Otherwise, he would give the enemy a chance to take advantage.

Meanwhile, Zack wasn't taking it that seriously and just smiled. "Your Highness, you seem very irritated. Is it because Harper's friend you mentioned that day?"

"You think too much! No matter how many friends she has, no matter how covetous the enemies outside are, Harper's heart is only for me. That's enough. As long as she loves me, no one can take her away from me." Matthew showed a smile, which looked more of a smirk than a smile.

"Your

ms like you've already got the result," Harper said while she walked over to them.

"Harp, I lost and I'm not happy. Why don't you help me in playing against him? Let's bring him down! I'll be here as your adviser," Matthew stated, as if he was really serious.

He made Harper sit in his chair and quickly collected the stones. Then he casually grabbed some of the stones and asked, ""Prime number or even number?"

"Even," Harper responded with a smile.

"Then I guess prime," Zack announced.

Matthew released his hand and loudly declared, "Even number! Harp, you have the black stones and move first! It's not too late for you to surrender now, Zack."

Looking at each other, Harper and Zack shook their heads in resignation. They didn't know whether to laugh or cry at Matthew's childish behaviors, but neither of them blatantly showed it. Soon enough, they started the game once more.