𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 | 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟵 - 𝑴𝑨𝑳𝑬 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑬𝑹

Chapter 9 - No Country for Old Men

Previously, on the Reverse 1999, Chapter 8:

The thing about alter egos is that they can be a real pain. Just look at the duo of Ring and Tempest, equivalent to Light Yagami and Kira. Except in this case, both sides are problematic in their own way. But the truth is, they both end up causing trouble, in different ways, they're stirring up problems with their devious alter egos, can you imagine the chaos they're causing? It's as if they've become the evil duo of the modern world. But at least they're not causing any physical harm... yet. Who knows what kind of trouble they'll get up to next?

Schneider is nothing more than a bulwark, a shield used to stabilize his other personality, which has become a problem. She is his last line of defense, his insurance against complete disintegration. Yet, despite her crucial role, it is still unable to fully control the situation. It seems that even her presence isn't enough to quell the inner turmoil that rages within him.

Aside from that, his motives are a complete mystery. He's always skulking around, doing whatever mysterious things he does, never letting anyone in on his plans. Is he a friend or a foe? It's impossible to tell. He keeps his true intentions hidden, like the secrets of the universe. Every time we think we might have some clue about his next move, he does something unexpected and throws everything we thought we knew out the window.

Where do we start with this one? He presents himself as the paragon of virtue, the very model of righteousness. But beneath the facade, he's nothing more than a hypocrite. A wolf in sheep's clothing, pretending to act in the best interests of all. He preaches kindness and compassion, but secretly revels in cruelty. He claims to be a champion for truth and justice, but is willing to bend the rules to suit his own agenda. It's a shame that people fall for his false sense of piety, failing to see the dark, twisted depths of his character.

And yet, here we have the Ring, claiming innocence in the matter. His words are smooth and sincere, as if its moral compass has never wavered. It claims that Tempest is the true culprit, the one who has manipulated Y/N, the neutral name, to turn against it. It insists that it has been nothing but honest in its dealings. But who can truly say for certain? Perhaps the Ring is merely trying to deflect blame, to prevent from painting himself as the villain in this twisted game. It's entirely possible that the Ring is simply playing a part, a role that suits its own dark purposes.

As if mixing all of his alter egos together in a blender and seeing what comes out. You get an anti-hero, someone with the best intentions but the most messed up methods possible. It's Y/N, the character who always comes charging in, determined to save the day, but in the process, he often causes more damage than help. His heart is in the right place, but his actions always land him in a heap of trouble. He's trying to be a hero, but he ends up just creating more chaos.

Like a well-intentioned doctor who is trying to cure a patient with hysteria and a traumatic experience, but somehow thinks electrocuting them is the answer? As if that will solve anything, it's just going to make things worse. In fact, it's downright cruel and barbaric, not to mention completely ineffective. Why would anyone think that causing physical pain would cure someone's psychological distress? It's like sticking a plaster on a broken leg.