3 - Aihi
If there was any game in existence meant to shed blood, that game would be Go.
Aihi scanned the large board, avoiding the gaze of her opponent, Li Sying, whose bright, curious eyes observed her every movement. With him sat two other Sānlóngguó diplomats, the refined Hou Nianzu, and their counterbalance, Xiong Zixin, who stared at Aihi with unbidden contempt. Genshu Dano remained neutral at Aihi's side with Ei, the hō-ō, who preened her feathers.
"Seiryuu grows ever more beautiful as its princess blossoms."—Sying nodded with approval when Aihi placed her stone and surrounded one of his black pieces—"Before long, I believe most will find visiting these shores an irresistible adventure."
"Simple minds oft forget the danger beauty hides, dear Li," Aihi said.
Sying gave an amused
