The King Takes What He Wants - The King and the Prime Minister, #1

Prime Minister Arthur Kent is meeting with the new king of an increasingly powerful country. He's the first foreign leader to be allowed to talk with the reclusive man - but he doesn't know why. King Cyrus is as charismatic as he is mysterious. During a private talk, Cyrus announces that he is willing to negotiate with Arthur if he can beat him at chess, but if not, Arthur should do whatever Cyrus tells him, for one hour. Shaken by the proposal, will Arthur get the uper hand or be left on his knees? How much will he be able to handle?