Dumb? Of course not. The Watanuki you know is not the true one - even the one who you murdered was merely the human piece he placed upon this board, allowing himself to become it.

But if he truly allows what he is to die along with that piece...then perhaps you are correct, and he was an idiot all along.

[She smiles, stepping back.]

But a piece like you cannot end this game, Shadow. You - and all the others - will be at my whims.

[Her smile suddenly deepens, and she giggles.]

And I know no mercy.