The Villain Has Something to Say - Chapter 32: Sworn Friends for Life or Death (2)

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.

[Apprenticeship successful, reward: 2 Enlightenment Chances!]

[Disciple comprehends Fearless Sword Intent, reward: 3 Enlightenment Chances!]

[Disciple comprehends the true essence of Medicine Divine Body, reward: 5 Enlightenment Chances!]

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After taking on an apprentice, the greater the gains of the disciple, the more Enlightenment Chances are rewarded.

To accept more disciples widely (actually for number of epiphanies), Li Cheng no longer wants to ascend.

“Martial Uncle, please ascend quickly! Your disciples have become big shots in the Immortal World!”

Looking at his disciples dominating various domains, Li Cheng: ???

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When Simon dies, it turns out there's more to combat than lightning reflexes with his controller, and the path to becoming a hero is more brutal than he can imagine as he descends into The Pit. Death after Death is a dark, time loop/Isesaki story with roguelike elements, that explores some of the common tropes in a different light.