"Before entering the Chessboard of Origin, you must seal your cultivation," the Chess Paragon instructed, his voice echoing through the grand palace. "Your piece's powers will be amplified according to your ability to comprehend their profundity. All pieces start as Grade One, but they can be evolved up to Grade Three based on your comprehension abilities. You may only use one piece ability at a time, but you can deploy all three pieces simultaneously. However, I advise against spreading yourself too thin."
The key to success in this competition lay not only the strategic prowess but also in the ability to comprehend the profound nature of the pieces.
"You shall form teams of two," the Paragon continued. "One will be designated as the 'Monarch,' possessing either a King or Queen piece, while the other will be known as the 'Tactician,' commanding a complementary set of pieces. Crucially, there shall not be two Monarchs within the same team."
