Prologue: Let the Games begin

Have you ever been bored of life? Have you ever wished for life to become more entertaining? If so, would you care to join us for a game? The rules are simple really~ Participate in our game of... "chess"~ You know how it works, right? Try to get the other side's king~ Succeed and we will grant you your biggest wish~! Lose and... well, it'll be game over for you~

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