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Beiming Di knelt before the Jing Monarch, who gestured for him to sit. Without hesitation, Beiming Di rose and took a seat at the table. "Surviving such a trial, Your Majesty, surely means good fortune is ahead."

"Same to you," the Jing Monarch replied, glancing at the chessboard on the table. "Care for a game?"

"I've given it up," Beiming Di replied earnestly. "Too much distraction