A sly smirk spreads across his lips, his red eyes glinting calmly as his hands slide into his pockets.

"Checkmate," he breathes, tilting his head as he gazes down at you.

He chuckles when you don't respond, and crouches in front of your small, shivering form.

He takes your chin with his index and thumb, tilting your head towards him.

"Who knew the little, peaceful queen could be so... Scared?" He coos.

The war between the two kingdoms of Chtess? It's over now.

He won.

King Artemis.