At night, Arin's group rested in one of the safe districts of the city. But the calm was short-lived.
Suddenly, an encrypted message reached Arin. It was from an unknown individual introducing himself as the Anti-Hero Strategist.
Arin read the message carefully:
"If you think everything is under your control, you are gravely mistaken. Every step you take has been predicted, and my plans are unfolding."
Lyra frowned.
"This is no ordinary person… he has a strategic mind. We must be extremely cautious."
Kai held his sword tightly.
"So the true enemy has revealed himself directly… and we are not prepared to face him yet."
The Silent Sorceress said,
"The Anti-Hero Strategist is an enemy who predicts every move you make. He tests not just your strength, but your mind and tactics. This battle is no longer direct—it is intellectual and strategic."
Arin took a deep breath and said,
"So we must think, devise strategies, and make even our predicted moves unpredictable. This is our real battle… and the enemy has only just begun."
That night, the group analyzed possible enemy plans and scenarios. Every decision, every path, every choice could lead to victory or defeat. Arin realized that, for the first time, physical power alone was not enough; intelligence and strategy were the keys to survival.