Chapter 93
“Yes. If a single move is placed incorrectly, it disrupts the entire flow. And if a group heads in the wrong direction, everything collapses. That’s why, at times, it’s necessary to give up a house.”
Wang Muha’s gaze deepened.
He placed a black stone slowly as he spoke.
“So you’re saying that Sugwangho’s death was for the sake of the greater flow?”
“That’s correct. What matters is who is placing the stones. Though you and I are the ones playing right now, the situation that led to this game was undoubtedly orchestrated by the Vice Lord of the Martial Alliance, Jegal Yeonghyeon.”
“...”
“Jegal Yeonghyeon’s moves are excellent. I’m sure he was drawing up a grand strategy, like this very board before us. But...”
Unwi lifted a white stone.
“There was one thing he overlooked.”
“What do you mean?”
“The most important thing in Go is reading your opponent’s heart. Jegal Yeonghyeon was so focused on his grand design that he failed to read the hearts of others—Sugwangho’s, Bongnae’s... and—”
Unwi placed the white stone down.