The Innkeeper - Chapter 1453: Worthy opponent

... again. Three black pieces of stone, like polished onyx, smooth to the touch, reflecting the faintest gleam of light like a distant moon in the midnight sky, appeared on the board.

The first piece was right opposite to the single white piece, as if in direct confrontation, while the other two were each on a higher level! All of a sudden, Lex had gained an advantage in the game that they were playing.

But now that he had gained an advantage, Lex became aware of just how fleeting a ...