- Suleyman won't dare win against me - she said, her sharp voice as lazy as the dusk that filled the streets of the Empire's c

- Suleyman won't dare win against me - she said, her sharp voice as lazy as the dusk that filled the streets of the Empire's capital city - because if it's true he wants to betray me, then he'll fear to show his intentions doing so.

The Duchess of Moldavia placed another small white orchid in the green jade vase in front of her and just smiled in response. The Empress pick up the Black Knight from the big alabaster chessboard and stared at it upside-down, then she put it back on his place.

- On the other hand, he won't dare lose, because if I was suspicious that he really wants to betray me, I might expect him to lose on purpose.

Mirka's lips curled in a graceful smile, as she twittered - You know how much I dislike to play that game with you..

The Empress rolled her green eyes as she broke out quite exasperate - what the Hell I have to do to play a decent chess match? A trip to the Orden's Night Club?!