SlightlySane

Octavius, misled by friends, embarks on a quest to clear his father's name, ultimately facing a tragic end with his sister.
Their journey results in devastating loss, leaving him powerless and yearning for revenge against those who harmed his family. 

Spirits offer him a chance to reincarnate, but he refuses, saying;
 “What’s the point of a new life if I keep running from my problems”


The entities are taken aback by his unwavering decision, having never encountered a spirit who refuses to escape their troubled past. They warn him about the evil being that now resides in his old body, but that only motivates him. He believed In the saying - to defeat a monster, you have to be twice as monstrous.


Embracing his fate as The Phantom's Gambit, they traverse the shadowy path of retribution, their identities blur, secrets unravel, and the line between savior and monster fades.

This is a tale of darkness and redemption, where justice is a blade, and revenge is the only way forward.

The Phantom’s Gambit

Octavius had a habit of letting Void roam free in any animal form Void desired before bed. It was a way to give Void some autonomy and not make him feel too controlled or tamed. By doing so, Octavius aimed to preserve the delicate balance in their bond.

On the fateful day of the purification rites, Octavius was roused from his contemplative state by Void's gentle whispers in his ear, urging him to wake up.

Though he hadn't been truly asleep, Octavius's mind had been preoccupied with strategizing his approach to the impending rites. As Void's soft promptings pierced his reverie, Octavius sat up, his thoughts refocusing on the day's events.

[Get up, you've got to see something,]

"What?" Octavius asked, his brow furrowing in confusion, as Void - in Amy's sleek cat form - darted out of the room without waiting to see if he would follow.

[Hurry, ] Void's voice echoed in Octavius's mind, the urgency clear despite the feline vessel.

Confrontation 3