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Ochi Nakagura, known as "The Dead Man," has lived for centuries, a broken soul bound by an unrelenting curse that grants him immortality and the power to battle the darkest creatures of the Abyss. With every battle fought and every life taken, he grows stronger, but the price of this power is heavy—the endless cycle of pain, loss, and isolation.

Driven by an unwavering desire to reunite with the family he lost long ago, Ochi embarks on a dangerous journey through the Abyss, a dark realm teeming with unimaginable horrors. As he faces countless monstrous beings, Ochi's power grows, but so does the cost. The Abyss demands everything from him—his soul, his sanity, and the very essence of his being.

Along the way, Ochi discovers that his true enemy is not just the darkness outside, but the darkness within himself. To reclaim what he has lost, he must confront the price of his immortality and the choice that will define his fate. Will he sacrifice his humanity to gain the power needed to bring his family back, or will the Abyss consume him, leaving him a hollow shell of the man he once was?

In this epic tale of sacrifice, strength, and the enduring power of love, Ochi Nakagura must face the ultimate test: will he conquer the Abyss, or will it consume him entirely?

In the end, there is only one question left to answer: what is Ochi willing to sacrifice for the family he has lost?

the man of a thousand years and battles

Ochi's body was broken. He could feel the weight of his wounds, the raw pain coursing through him. Yet, even as his consciousness faded, something within him refused to let go.

A familiar sensation gripped him—a cold, suffocating pull, as if his very soul was being dragged through the abyss. His body twitched. His heart stopped.

Ochi gasped. His eyes snapped open, lungs burning as he lurched upright. He was no longer on the battlefield. Instead, he lay within a ruined temple, moonlight spilling through shattered columns. His wounds were gone. His strength had returned.

New Passive Unlocked: Undying Will

(Effect: Upon revival, gain +20% strength for 10 minutes.)

Ochi exhaled, rolling his shoulders. The pain was gone, but his pride was not so easily healed.

The Eternal Saint had crushed him. Not just physically—he had overwhelmed him in every way. Skill, speed, experience. It wasn't just power that separated them. It was knowledge.

And that meant Ochi was still weak.

He forced himself to his feet. His surroundings were unfamiliar, the air thick with age and forgotten prayers. Someone had brought him here. Someone had saved him.

"You wake faster than I expected."

Ochi's gaze snapped toward the sound. A hooded figure stood near the edge of the temple ruins, leaning against a pillar. Their presence was calm, unthreatening. But there was something else—an aura of knowing.

The figure chuckled. "Someone who has been watching you for a long time, Dead Man."

Ochi's eyes narrowed. He reached for his sword.

The figure raised a hand. "If I wanted you dead, I wouldn't have pulled you from that battlefield."

The figure stepped forward, pulling back their hood. A woman, her face sharp yet worn, eyes dark with experience. "The Eternal Saint is not your true enemy," she said. "Not yet."

Ochi's grip tightened. "Then what is he?"

The woman's expression hardened. "A key."

[New Quest: Unravel the Saint's Secret]

Objective: Discover the truth behind the Eternal Saint's power.

The price of defeat