In the end, it was Kazi who emerged victorious. Seconds passed, the king remaining captured, several pieces surrounding it. The Eternal Emperor blinked thrice. Total annihilation. "Huh." His expression was full of surprise. This was an outcome the Eternal Emperor did not anticipate.
"Was it enjoyable?" Kazi asked.
Slowly, Emperor Toru replied, "I have not lost a game of shogi in three hundred years."
Kazi refused to let surprise colour his face. 'Three hundred years…? That's one hell of a win streak.'
