Meanwhile, far from the center of attention on the front board, Laysa was smiling happily, humming her favorite song as she enjoyed how her opponent was squirming on the spot right now.
No, she wasn't a sadistic person. The girl would be the first one to deny that accusation if someone made one. However, her goal in this tournament was to get another IM norm, and the quicker she won, the more she could preserve her energy to face stronger opponents in the next few days.
'Come on… Just be nervous and make more mistakes, I need to win this game as quickly as possible!'
His opponent was Romain Gemelli, a local boy with glasses and a rectangular face. Poor boy, he seemed to be so nervous, with his hand trembling in every move he made. Even though this didn't reflect his ability, at least, his body language was enough to give Laysa a boost of confidence here.
