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

recognized the cloak draped over her shoulders, remembering one of the contestants donning it earlier. However, her face seemed different, her features now eerily ethereal.

Her gaze lingered on Octavius before shifting to the man, her eyes narrowing slightly. She took deliberate steps closer to him, her aura radiating an unsettling intensity that made him recoil, taking two frightened steps back.

"He's telling the truth," she repeated, with an authoritative tone. "I saw it for myself."

The man stiffened, attempting to regain his composure and salvage his dignity.

"How do you explain his possession of so many atherstones?" he challenged. "You might be an accomplice of his..."

"Are you calling me a liar?" she interrupted, her voice laced with subtle menace. She took another step closer, her eyes never leaving the man's face.

He retreated, his backpedaling swift and panicked, as he stumbled backward by four hasty steps.

Assaulted assailant