SlightlySane

Octavius, deceived by his friends, embarks on a perilous quest to prove his father's innocence. Tragedy strikes, and he misses the chance to discover his true essence, rendering him powerless.

Spiritual entities offer him reincarnation, but Octavius refuses, saying, "What use is a new life if I keep running from my problems?"
The entities are taken aback by his unwavering determination, having never encountered a spirit who refuses to escape their troubled past.

They warn him about the great evil that lurks within his body, but Octavius still refuses to change his mind.
He believed In the saying - that to defeat a monster, you have to be twice as monstrous.

Embracing his fate as The Phantom's Gambit, they traverse a shadowy path of vengeance, eager to tame the other.

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.

Table of The Phantom’s Gambit

Table of contents

Volume 1