"Some flames burn without light. And some people shine without wanting to."
🏙️ Location: Bhubaneswar City – Near Lingaraj Temple
Satya stood silently by the edge of the sacred pond, his eyes fixed on the ripples. His reflection was different now—broader shoulders, a face no longer soft, and eyes that held a new weight. Though his body had changed, he still wore the same oversized hoodie like a piece of his past clinging on.
The ancient stones of the Lingaraj Temple behind him pulsed with an energy older than the skies. The calm of the city masked an undercurrent of chaos—his system had just buzzed like a faulty traffic signal.
⚙️ System Alert:
Demon Signature Detected
Danger Level: 2.7
Location: Old Market District – Undercover Demon Activity Suspected
Above him, Oorja floated in full South Indian mode—wrapped in a lungi, banana in one hand, and sunglasses positioned like a parody of a Rajinikanth biopic gone wrong.
"Ready to fight, hero? Or should I get you a protein bar, a therapist, and an AC room with Netflix and biryani service?"
Satya sighed. "A nap would be nice. But let's go burn something."
🚨 Market Mayhem Begins
Screams tore through the air.
A fruit cart burst into flames, sending guavas flying like shrapnel. Smoke curled up into the sky like a bad dream. From a narrow alley, something enormous stumbled forward—its body stitched from soot and nightmares, moving like a drunk tree.
⚠️ Civilian App Alert:
🆘 [LIVE] Demon Detected: Class 'Ash Dancer'
Warning: DO NOT ENGAGE. 3-star level threat.
Satya took a step back. "Three-star? Bro, I haven't even cleared tutorial mode."
Oorja peeled his banana. "Great time for your first funeral. Should I call your school friends or just tell your mom you tripped on a cow?"
Then, just as the demon raised its claw—
WHOOSH!!
A burning streak cut across the alley. Black fire howled like a beast, slicing through the demon's shoulder. It shrieked, crumpling to the ground.
Out of the smoke, she emerged.
🔥 The Black Fire Arrives
She walked like she owned the chaos. Her coat swayed with each step, scorched at the edges. In one hand, she carried a sickle of dark flame. In the other? Nothing. She didn't need both hands to win.
Her eyes were molten iron. A red tilak glowed on her forehead. Her hair was tied back tight, like her patience.
She looked at Satya once.
"Move, oversized schoolboy."
"Wait—did you just...?"
She didn't answer. She attacked.
⚔️ Fast, Furious, and Fully Savage
She darted forward, her speed shaming even movie stunt doubles. The ground cracked beneath her, and fire licked her heels. The demon tried to block—too slow.
She flipped mid-air, slashed across its neck, landed without a sound. The demon's head bounced into a pile of rotten mangoes. The body disintegrated.
Satya stood frozen.
Oorja whispered, "Who is this? Like Anushka Shetty from Baahubali and Akshay Kumar's burning sense of revenge had a daughter."
She walked past Satya without a glance.
"Thanks for the rescue?" he offered.
She stopped, turned slowly. "I wasn't rescuing you. I was cleaning my street. You were just in the way like a broken road divider."
Then her eyes caught his pendant.
"That system…" she frowned. "That's divine-grade tech. Only Chosen Ones or Rudra Council agents wear that."
"I got it for free," Satya said. "From death. True story."
She smirked. "Figures. You look like someone who'd trip during a warm-up jog."
Oorja clapped. "She roasted you harder than Sholay roasted Gabbar."
🕵️ Who Is She?
She flipped her hair.
"My name is Aagneyi."
✨ Star Rank: 3
🔥 Specialty: Infernal Flame & Exorcism
Then she vanished into a black SUV marked with "Demon Disposal Squad – Sector East."
Satya stood alone, still sizzling from her words.
📜 Meanwhile: Unknown Location – Council of Rudra
A dark marble hall, lit only by floating torches.
Saffron-robed elders sat around a glowing pool of water, watching a live projection of Satya's encounter.
Elder 1: "He's untrained. But he survived."
Elder 2: "The relic activated. That pendant hasn't chosen anyone in 500 years."
Elder 3: "Is it time?"
From the shadows, a deep voice answered: "Let the trials begin."
🎯 System Notification – New Quest Unlocked
⚠️ Quest: "Meet the Flames"
📍Objective: Track and understand Aagneyi
🔥 Risk: Fire Curse if ignored
Oorja grinned. "You just got roasted, cursed, and emotionally bruised. Big day, champ."
Satya smirked. "She roasted me like Bollywood roasts logic in action scenes."
He turned toward the city lights.
"Let's go find her."
🌌 Inside the Pendant – Secret System Room
A tiny office with files stacked like wedding gifts. A micro-Oorja sat with chai, flipping open a folder labeled: "Aagneyi – Confidential."
He sipped. "This girl… She's fire and fury. This isn't a love story—it's survival mode."
He chuckled.
Outside, the night deepened.
🎬 Oorja Files – Satya's Daily Struggle
🪙 [Stealth: 0.4/100]System Alert: "You've scared three cats and confused a rickshaw driver. Good start."
Satya (panting): "Bro, this heat's cooking my dreams. I'm sweating like a paneer in tandoor."
Oorja: "This is warrior training. You want cool breeze or cool revenge?"
🧘 Meditation Practice: Day 1
Satya: "I've reached enlightenment. Wait no… that's hunger."
System Alert: "New Status: Spiritually Starved."
👊 Combat Training: Dummy Edition
Satya: "Attack time!"
One kick later, the dummy stands. His slipper doesn't.
Satya: "This slipper betrayed me. Must fight barefoot like Gadar hero."
🎯 Training Montage Begins
Push-ups with pani puri on his back.
Backflip fail into a trash can.
Flying kick into parked scooter.
🧓 At the Temple Steps
Auntie: "Beta, why's your cousin dancing like Govinda with cramps?"
Oorja: "He's preparing for war, or possibly a viral reel."
😈 Real Demon Encounter
Demon: "Why is he jogging in circles?"
Satya: "Ashwatthama Chakra Strategy. Confuse enemy. Burn calories."
Demon: "…I'm leaving. You need more help than me."
🥲 Later That Night – Rooftop Scene
Satya: "Do you think I'll get strong?"
Oorja (for once, serious): "Yes. But first… survive your own foolishness."
Satya: "Cool. Also… momos?"
📱 System Update:
🔓 Trait Gained: Unshakable Confidence (Dumb Edition)
🔥 Defense Boost vs. Emotional Damage
❤️+10% Immunity to Love Rejection
🎬 Final Freeze Frame:
Satya: "I may be weak. I may be broke. But I'm funny, I'm hungry, and I've never lost in ludo."
Oorja: "And never won in logic."