In the bleak landscape of a world that's lost its shine, a strange chess player, Caerzen, emerges. He effortlessly defeats his opponents, stirring suspicions of trickery. Caerzen crosses paths with Ray, a high school student living a life of caution, rarely taking risks. After a vivid dream and a game of chess that challenges his views on life, Ray finds himself entangled in Caerzen's mysterious quest. A journey has begun that could very well change Ray's life and the world around him.