We are now in a race against time. As Principal, Sophie is in position to enforce a raft of changes to the education system of the nearby school, but it is not enough. High schools remain closed as adolescents are too valued for their work around the home to "waste" with education. She must advance still further - and now, she must do so before her last vestiges of clear-headedness and ambition leave her.
On the bright side she has passed the military's physical examination - she is one of the strongest specimens they have, even considering her age - so she is physically permitted to continue working. I only hope that she can retain presence of mind to put in just a few more years of effort. I will try to keep her mind engaged at the chess board, as that may slow the decay.
She is actually quite good at this. Perhaps there is still hope.
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