Chapter 124: The Chessboard of Fate (The Haunting Melody)

The puppeteers had presented them with a cruel choice - they had to play this nightmarish game, where every move on the board could seal the doom of one of their comrades. The resistance members exchanged worried glances, their hearts heavy with the weight of their predicament.

Xavier, always the stalwart leader, took a step forward, his eyes locked onto the board. "We have no choice but to play their game. But let's do it with a strategy."

Sophia, the strategist, nodded in agreement. "We must choose our moves carefully, consider every consequence, and try to protect as many of our own as we can."

Tavian, with his historical knowledge, examined the pieces. "Each piece seems to represent one of us, and the opposing side mirrors our own. We're playing against ourselves."

Gabriel, who had faced his demons in the mirror room, couldn't help but shudder at the implications. "This game is designed to exploit our deepest fears and insecurities."