A single dim light illuminated a dark space. In the light, one can see a beautiful table with a large go board, a black jade bowl with white go pieces, and a silver bowl filled with black go pieces on top of it. Across the table were two majestic yet humble thrones that faced each other. One throne was covered with lush black feathers that emitted a deathly aura and the other was made up of a thousand silent grandfather clocks.
It was after a while until a blurry humanoid figure of black and silver entered the illuminated area. It took a few silent steps before turning its head to look over its shoulder. Behind the figure, one could barely make out shadows of what seemed to be hundreds of broken tables, boards, and thrones. The figure seemed to contemplate this scenery before continuing its advance. It slowly reached the Throne of a Thousand Clocks and placed itself on its rightful throne.
The figure's features became more defined as it sat on the throne, revealing a devilishly handsome young man. From tip to tail, he was dressed in a slick black suit that was darker than the deepest pits of the abyss. His long slender hands displayed his pale skin and his long silver hair was like a river of time. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the youth was his closed eyes, which expressed a crazed but peaceful appearance.
The young man grabbed a single black go stone and placed it on the board, making a sound that shattered the silence within the mysterious dark space. The throne began to tremble in response to the man's action, resulting in the largest clock's hands to move.
Smiling, the young man waited for his opponent to arrive.