Of course, the officials of the Imperial Palace were learning Go. To put it bluntly, it was at the level of scrambling before an exam. In the Empire, the Emperors favor was no different than royal benevolence, and the only hobby that the indolent Emperor enjoyed was Go.

Lets start.

Therefore, all the ministers watched this match with nervous expressions. This professor was the only one who was a match for Sophien.

Are you ready?

Yes.

Deculein, on the other hand, nodded, far from nervous or anxious. Sophien handed him the stones box. The Emperor would be black, the Professor white. The two, each pulling their stones, faced each other.

Referee.