An exploration of the human psyche, this artwork delves into the fragmented mind of a "monster," highlighting the disconnect between self-perception and reality stemming from trauma. A girl is shown engaged in a game of chess with an octopus on the sea floor, surrounded by deep-sea corals. Contrasting with her preternatural calm, the octopus appears agitated, its arms flailing and flipping the chessboard as it seeks to retreat from her in apparent fear. One might wonder what triggered this reaction. Is the octopus losing? What is the cause of its sudden panic?

The background, split to showcase contradictory scenes, provides the necessary clues. On the left, a giant octopus, mimicking the legendary Kraken, is shown swallowing a ship whole—its eyes blazing with rage amidst the depths. On the right, a group of divers performs an autopsy on the same creature, revealing a frowning infant trapped within. The infant appears caught in a nightmare, oblivious even to the presence of the divers. One diver holds an eye that is connected to the owl perched beside the girl. The octopus's facade has been exposed: despite the monstrosities it commits and its own perception of terrifying grandeur, it is revealed to be nothing more than a child longing to be rescued.