Location: Lucknow, India — outskirts of the Blackhunt Guild's temporary camp.
The sun was setting, casting gold and blood-red streaks across the cloud-draped sky. The camp buzzed with activity—sparring drills, equipment maintenance, and light-hearted banter among newly recruited members.
Ankit stood by the edge of a cliff overlooking the Yamuna River. A cold breeze drifted past him. His hand rested on the hilt of his talwar, but his eyes were distant—focused on something far away.
"He's coming today, isn't he?" Riya asked, walking up beside him.
Ankit nodded. "Toni always said timing is everything. He won't be late."
⚡ Enter: Toni D. Rajan
The wind shifted.
A sonic boom cracked the air as a figure blurred into view—landing in the center of the camp without even a sound.
He was dressed in a sleek black coat with a high collar. Mana runes shimmered faintly on the edge of his sleeves. His long-range bow case sat on his back, sealed with golden thread. A notepad was tucked beneath his arm, and an unreadable calm rested in his gaze.
"You've gained weight, Ankit," Toni said, voice flat but playful.
Ankit grinned. "And you still overthink everything."
They shook hands—and in that moment, something clicked across the entire camp.
The guild was complete.
🎯 Profile: Toni D. Rajan
Age: 18
Soul Weapon: Vijaya Bow
Weapon Class: Mythic (sealed)
Awakened Trait: Strategic Mind – Enhances perception, memory recall, and battlefield mapping in real-time.
System Stats:
Strength: C
Agility: A
Intelligence: S
Stamina: B
Soul Resonance: S+
🔱 The Weapon of a Demigod
At the training ground, everyone gathered to witness what Toni could do.
With a calm breath, Toni removed the seal from his bow case.
The Vijaya Bow emerged, carved from divine darkwood, etched with ancient Sanskrit. The bow radiated not just mana—but legacy.
Weapon Lore: "Forged in celestial flame, gifted by Surya to Karna. Reborn for a new wielder."
He pulled a mana arrow without a string and fired.
The arrow flew—but not straight. It bent mid-air, curved through a training dummy's blind spot, and shattered the stone target behind it.
"Auto-guided," Kaido muttered, stunned.
"No. That's Toni's aiming," Riya corrected, equally impressed.
📜 Toni's Role in Blackhunt
Toni wasn't the loudest. Nor the strongest in raw combat. But when it came to tactics, positioning, trap-laying, or enemy analysis—he was unparalleled.
In Tower simulations, he once soloed a 6-man ambush by using only terrain, explosive mana tags, and misdirection. That's when people started calling him "The Ash Arrow."
"Ankit charges," Toni said, nodding to the others. "I build the path. You follow."
Nobody disagreed.
Even Aditya—the Exiled Berserker—clapped the strategist on the shoulder. "Just tell me where to punch."
📌 Guild Update: Final Core Members Set
✅ Ankit Kumar – Guild Master | Melee DPS | Symbol of Strength
✅ Toni D. Rajan – Vice Guild Master | Strategist | Ranged DPS
✅ Riya Sen – Assassin-Class | Close/Mid-range DPS
✅ Kaido – Tank-Support | Defensive Control
✅ Aanya Mehra – Archer | Silent Scout
✅ Harsh "Biryani" Patel – Combat Cook | Buff + AoE
✅ Aditya Malhotra – Brawler | Crowd Control
Guild Name: Blackhunt
Guild Symbol: A broken chain under a blood moon.
Base of Operations: Temporarily mobile, Earth-based until Floor 4 ascent.
🔔 Chapter End Tease: The Climb Resumes
"Time's up," Ankit said, reading his system. "The one-month break is over."
[Tower Transfer Initiated: Floor 4 – Descent of the Warbound]