The Chessboard of All Beings

In the myriad realms, every powerhouse dreams of becoming the grandmaster—manipulating destinies, controlling life and death with a mere gesture. But none realize they're already pieces on a far greater board. When the universe itself becomes the chessboard and all beings mere pawns, one reluctant soul refuses to play the game. "I have no interest in being a grandmaster. I just want to remain an obedient pawn forever." Yet fate has other plans, and the true question isn't who moves the pieces—it's who writes the rules.