The Deadly King - Prologue + 1

Prologue

Tryismo chess club, Burik, Tsaria, Ascossian, Rhombodian, August 20th, 2006*, 9:00 A.M

*Approximate date on the Australian calendar

Margaret Yigal and her husband Joseph Yigal were up at the podium. Margaret was 30, she looked younger than that, she had a case of babyface. She wore no makeup, her lips were not cracked, but they had their original colour, so she never wore lipstick. Her hair was a brilliant orange, and her eyes were sapphire. Joseph had black hair, taller than his wife and brown eyes. He was 30 as well and he looked his age, he had facial hair. They both wore the same clothes, brown shirts and pants adorned with chess pieces.

“May we have your attention please.” Joseph announced.

“We are happy to announce that the practice rounds will soon begin. You can either choose your opponent or let us choose.” Margaret announced.

“I would like to be the first to choose!” Grand master Leonard Raycloth announced.

“As you wish Leo.” Joseph spoke.