Sword of the Gods: The Chosen One

by Anna Erishkigal

Galactic Standard Date: 152,323.07 AE

  Ascended Realms

  Emperor Shay’tan

  Shay’tan

  “You look pleased with yourself today,” Shay’tan said.

  Hashem drummed his fingers on the three-dimensional chessboard that was also a model of the galaxy, smirking at the sight of his white knight sitting amongst the black pawns in Zulu sector.

  “Oh … it’s nothing,” Hashem said evasively.

  Shay’tan pondered his next move. Aha! Hashem was so focused on the outer reaches of the galaxy that he'd left his center exposed. He chuckled at his own genius.

  “Check,” Shay’tan said.

  Chapter 70