Back then, the tides of the Chrysos War,
Had not yet engulfed the city-state of Talanton…

And the young princess inside the gates,
Once loved to roam without worries.

She snuck into forbidden grounds while the servants were away,
But was shocked by what she saw on that day.

A chessboard,
A stack of pieces,
And a strange woman.

The board dissected by daylight and shadow,
The pieces polished from rough stones uneven.

“Fancy a game? If you are my match,
Then I'll call you my friend.”
The stranger's voice was husky and coarse.

“If you can beat me, then I'll call you my teacher.”
The princess proudly retorted.

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