Dhruv is resting in the hospital.The three of them go to meet him and talk for a while. Dhruv tells them that he will need to rest for a few more days and will rejoin school after that. After some time, they leave.
Later, all three return to their respective homes.
Aditya goes home and falls asleep.When he opens his eyes, he finds himself in the same room where the unknown entity lives.
Unknown Man (deep voice):"Do you really think you can defeat them alone?"
Aditya (confused):"Who…?"
Unknown Man:"The No.1 Syndicate of the North region."
Aditya:"How do you know about that?"
Unknown Man:"Child, you still don't know who I am. For now, do exactly as I say.Before anything else… you must build your own syndicate."
As soon as he says this, Aditya wakes up.It is already morning, but the words spoken by that man keep echoing in his mind.
He goes to school, where Arjun and Swati are already waiting for him.
Aditya:"Did something happen?"
Arjun:"I found out that the North-East region is looking for us."
Aditya:"I already know that."
Arjun:"Oh."
The three attend their classes and then leave for home.
As Aditya is on his way back, he suddenly notices a boy standing in front of him, staring directly at him.
The boy is tall and muscular, with a beard and a mullet haircut.He walks closer and speaks.
Abhiraj:"You're Aditya, right?"
Aditya:"Yes. Why?"
Abhiraj:"Honestly, I didn't want to come myself.But Soham said you're… interesting.He keeps comparing you to me."
Hearing Soham's name, Aditya is shocked.
Abhiraj:"Looks like you still haven't figured it out.I'm the one who was sent to hunt you."
He steps closer.
"ABHIRAJ."
Hearing this, Aditya freezes.
Abhiraj's eyes fall on the necklace around Aditya's neck.
Abhiraj:"Ohhh… where did you get this?" (shocked)
Aditya:"Wherever I got it from, why should it matter to you?"
Suddenly, Aditya throws a punch at him.
Abhiraj effortlessly catches his hand.
Abhiraj:"I'll admit—you've got strength.But you can't defeat me with just this."
Aditya looks into Abhiraj's eyes and notices something unusual.
Aditya:"You're not doing all this by your own choice, are you?"
(In Aditya's mind)"Why did I say that?It felt like the words came out on their own."
Abhiraj:(pauses)"Who told you I'm not acting on my own will?"
Abhiraj kicks Aditya hard in the stomach.Aditya falls to the ground.
A thought flashes through Aditya's mind—and he speaks it out loud.
Aditya:"Abhiraj, I challenge you to a duel.Whoever loses… will join the winner's side."
TO BE CONTINUED…