Chapter 87: Duel of pieces

"The three great families, did you just hear yourself?" -Alexander asked somewhat naively, it can't be possible that Dash is being serious.

"Yes he is, my sweetheart and I are ready to take down those ricallones who only know how to abuse their status and power. -Defending her boyfriend's position, Amelia emphasizes that they are serious.

"Let me get this straight, "Mr. Chains", are you willing to fight against the most powerful people in town? From the moment I saw you I knew you were out of your mind but this? Far exceeds my expectations.

Marcus took the opportunity to taunt Dash while he made it clear how crazy his idea was, the Bromck, Velomht and Smith families was something that only gangs like Blue Demon and Golden Bulls could aspire to.

But even though it's a crazy idea, the leader of Toxic is willing to do it, it seems Dash is pretty confident in himself.

(I had an idea what it was all about, after all the ones who end up with Toxic in the future are the big families, but this is something that shouldn't happen now, is there something I'm missing?)

Alexander was starting to rummage through his mind, the fall of Toxic at the hands of the three great families is something that should happen in about 10 years in the future, besides Dash shouldn't be around.

"Instead of talking so much you should serve me another coffee waiter, but answering your doubts, yes I'm crazy, mad as hell" -Dash was teasing Marcus back while showing self-confidence.

"Hahahaha, this carbron pleases me, come on do it, if you die I promise to laugh quite a bit at your grave!"-Felix shouted excited by what Dash was expressing.

"Looks like someone understands me, don't worry we'll both be laughing at the graves of those ricallones!"-After saying those words Dash stood up.

"Thanks for the coffee, I promise one day to pay you, let's go beauty" -Pro following his words Amelia gets up still with the cake in her mouth.

"Wait a second, you can't leave without paying" -Felix says while approaching the girl.

"I'm sorry but I don't have change today, I promise to pay you later I swear, I swear and I swear" -Amelia replies in a mocking tone to Felix who not very much at ease moves closer to her.

"This business is not maintained with promises or you pay or..." -Felix was still reproaching the girl but from one moment to the next he falls to his knees on the floor.

"What, what? This is..."

"Poison honey, don't worry it's just a temporary paralytic, believe it or not I'm very good at them I had a disciple but she went to the Black Foxes."

With a mischievous grin Amelia stepped over Felix leaving the Imperial trio speechless.

(I'd like to chime in, and I think Marcus would too, but I'm sure he's feeling the same way I am, the problem is...)

Alexander's gaze went straight to Dash who was showing a brutal presence, even though at first glance he seemed to be just watching his posture and way of looking showed that he was ready to attack at any moment.

"Well it was very delicious, see you guys" -After saying those words the couple leaves the cafe.

"Shit, I can't move seriously, the damn poison is dangerous" -Felix complained with nothing else to do.

"I told you they were dangerous people, but you guys are always so trusting" -Marcus goes to help Felix while reproaching the other two.

"I don't think they are such bad people, but I must admit that their methods are not the most appropriate" -Alexander said while going to the kitchen to prepare something to eat for everyone.

"Yeah and since you say so, do you really think he's really going to attack the three big families?" -Asked Felix who was slowly regaining his mobility.

"They will, people like him with great ambition are the most dangerous, trust me they will" -Alexander replied as he finished cooking.

The day went by as usual, Alexander helped in the café and practiced chess a lot, even if he didn't have his ability he could improve a lot.

***

"Well, we're here now aren't we?" -Charles asks while looking at the final competition room.

"Yes, we are here already" -Alexander answered with determination, while also seeing the door.

The long awaited finals day of the tournament had arrived, Alexander had to defeat Gary and make him a member of his team, he knew that his former co-worker was quite smart and that it wouldn't be easy.

"Well I'll wait for you in the waiting room, give it your best shot" -Said Charles as Alexander entered the room.

"Good morning" -With great politeness Alexander enters the room.

As soon as he entered a gigantic emptiness was felt, apparently the final duel room was designed so that no noise could be heard from outside.

"Ah, you're quite early NPC, did you bring your phone? I need videos from all angles when I become champion.

Gary was teasing Alexander showing off quite a bit of swagger, his self-confidence knew no bounds.

"Sorry unlike you I don't like being a star, it's just a simple win for me" -With a cocky grin Alexander smirks back at him.

"Haha, I hope you're able to give me a measly NPC experience point" -Undeterred the Golden Boy replies.

"Hey let's leave the fights for the board, both seated" -The supervisor of the encounter manages to sense the tension between the two boys and decides to intervene.

"Yeah yeah geezer whatever you say" -With a refunctory attitude Gary sits back in his seat.

"Thanks" -Alexander also sits down in his seat and gets ready to play.

The game started only 5 minutes later, Alexander got to play with Black while Gary started with White.

The initial opening of each player was excellent, if it wasn't for all that training Alexander would have already lost in the first half of the game.

But if the first part of the game was intense it was just an appetizer for what would be the second half, Alexander moved his pieces in a balanced way between attack and defense but Gary was able to dominate the center of the board.

The middle game ended with Gary having an advantage over Alexander's defense, but Alexander did not give up and tried to equalize the game, with some time and managed to crown one of his pawns acquiring another queen managing to put pressure on Gary.

"Hey, boards?" -Gary asked with a confident look.

"No" -Alexander replies in a forceful manner as he looked at Gary ready for anything.

"Great, I gave you a chance to leave with honor but..." -Gary crowned one of his pawns getting back a stolen knight. "I'll have to destroy you."

After that move the game simply went Gary's way which left no way for Alexander to win.

"Checkmate" -With a classic superstar smile Gary said such blunt words.

(Huh? Did I... Did I lose? Did he really beat me? but I couldn't see his move, how the hell did he do it?) -Alexander's mind was going round and round, he didn't understand what had just happened.

"Hey land talking to NPC, come on take my hand and declare your defeat" -Gary brought Alexander back to reality, who squeezed his hand as a sign of respect.

After that it took a few minutes, Alexander was rewarded with a silver medal while Gary was crowned with a gold one.

"Well it was fun fighting you NPC but I have to show this off to my little sister, where will she be?" -After saying those words Gary was approaching the door but it suddenly opens.

"Alexander we have problems!"-It was Charles who looked quite suffocated.

"Hey little NPC you can't come in here without permission"-Gary was claiming to Charles as he noticed annoyed by his interruption.

"They got your sister too carbron, they took her."

"Wait, my sister? What the fuck do you mean NPC?"-Gary angrily holds Charles and asks for an explanation.

"Hey calm down, Charles relax and tell me who has Gary's sister? -Alexander asked Charles as he pulled Charles away from him.

"Star has her, Star's second in command came and attacked the living room just now" -Charles explained to himself, apparently Star made his moves.

"Star, isn't that a gang?" -Asked the encounter supervisor as he trembled with fear.

"Gang or they don't have my sister, I can't overlook it" -Gary speeds out of the room as Alexander follows.

"Hey NPC, I don't think you should get involved with gangs" -Noting Alexander's presence Gary said those words.

"Look who's talking Miss Star" -Alexander completely ignores his words and they both run together to the waiting room.

As Alexander and Gary walk through the door they are met by a group that appears to be Star.

"Well it's time to..."

"Wait NPC I strike the first blow" -Gary stops Alexander who was ready to fight.

[Notification]

[Main Mission: Promise Boy]

[Help Gary fight Star]