The Perfect Path To Insanity

Would you give up your humanity in exchange for power? To never die, a chance to be a god?

Humans had lost all will to try. Their existence had been reduced to a single, self-destructive purpose: to entertain and please the cosmic gods, known as Forces, in hopes of gaining a 'favour'.

After 7 years of these continuous deadly games that suddenly appeared, the Earth we know is no more. Now an apocalyptic playground for the Forces to enjoy.

To survive in this ruined world, every single player is compelled to participate in these weekly deadly games. All to win prizes, be granted one of the four Paths designed for Awakeners— those who earned ‘their’ affection and favour.

Until Fateless, a ‘humble’ wanted thief, stumbled upon a unique Force, one of the creators of the games. It was then he discovered the grim truth behind his name - 'Fateless' - deemed worthless and discarded at birth, exempt from all four Paths.

Consumed by despair and hate, he took a risk and accepted a proposal from a shady cosmic god, granting him a fifth Path, giving him the ability to absorb human life essence to grow stronger, all for a small price.

[ “I shall grant you the Fifth Path.” ]

[ “The Path of Insanity.” ]

[ “No mortal seeks forever without unraveling. Madness is the toll, the tariff paid at the gate.”]

[ “You will no longer fear death. Nor die of age. Nor plague. Nor wounds that mortal hands deliver.” ]

[ “But immortality is fed… not gifted.” ]

[ “Just a tiny tithe. 10% of your humanity.” ]

‘What more is there to lose a bit of humanity, anyway? It only drags one down from their full potential. I could do just about anything without being bound to death.

Anything…

What a thrill it would be to spit on these cosmic slugs' faces.’