Thursday, March 19, 2028 |
Time: 02:00 PM (G.D.A. Central Sanctuary, Geneva)
Only two days had passed since the sky over Mumbai was set ablaze with the golden celebration of the N.D.A. But while India rejoiced, a cold, suffocating tension had gripped the rest of the world. Within the 'Central Sanctuary'—the most fortified headquarters of the Global Dungeon Association in Geneva—an emergency summit was underway. It was a meeting cloaked in absolute secrecy, and India was the only major power pointedly excluded from the guest list.
The room was a gallery of modern titans. Mason Steele, the 'Unstoppable Shield' from the USA, sat with his massive arms folded, his 130 Million Base MP radiating a physical pressure. Beside him was Juliette, the 'Crimson Saint' of France, her crimson mana flickering like a dying star. Russia's Viktor Volkov and the UK's Arthur Pendragon were joined by over twenty other S-Rankers who had awakened in the chaotic vacuum left by the Siberian disaster.
Sir Richard Sterling, the Director of the G.D.A., stood before a gargantuan holographic table. His eyes burned with a cold fury, a remnant of the same desperation seen when the S-Rank Emerald Gate nearly erased Siberia from the map.
"Gentlemen," Richard's voice was a low, heavy rasp. "We are gathered here to discuss a calamity far more unpredictable than any Hell Gate. I am speaking of President Chirag and his 'Sovereign Arrogance.'"
The Rebellion of a Sovereign
Richard struck the table, and a map of India flickered into existence. It was dotted with new energy signatures, but the G.D.A. only saw what Chirag permitted them to see. They remained blissfully unaware that India had already conquered three S-Rank gates in the Andaman Trench, Silent Valley, and the Karakoram.
"Chirag has officially abandoned every international protocol established by the G.D.A.," Richard snarled. "He has descended into open rebellion. Without our authorization, he has handed total jurisdiction of India's High-Rank Hell Gates to the Garud Vajra Guild. Adiraj, a man who is nothing more than Chirag's comrade-in-arms, now leads a guild that has seen a growth rate of 1500% in a single month!"
Mason Steele leaned forward, his voice a deep rumble. "Richard, if India handles its own gates, why should we care? When the S-Rank gate broke in Siberia, the G.D.A. did nothing to stop the slaughter. It was that 'Black Masked Reaper' who appeared from the shadows and dismantled the boss with such brutality that even the cameras flickered. Chirag has simply secured his people."
"The problem isn't security, Mason... it's 'Control'!" Richard shouted, his composure snapping. "Chirag has shown the world that he can celebrate without the G.D.A. If every nation follows his lead, our association ceases to exist. We supply the Magitech, and in return, we receive the gate data. Chirag has severed that chain!"
The New G.D.A. Protocol
A heavy silence filled the sanctuary. Juliette, focusing her 'Sacred Red' mana, looked toward Richard. "So, what is the plan? A direct confrontation with Chirag? We still haven't quantified the full extent of his power."
"No," Richard replied with a venomous smile. "We will put him in isolation. Out of the forty S-Rankers in the world, Chirag has only three under his direct command: himself, Adiraj, and Kavir. He believes he can challenge the world order with that. I have set a new protocol in motion."
Richard flashed the final directives onto the screens:
The Global S-Rank Monitoring: Every corner of the globe is to be watched. Any newly awakened S-Ranker must be brought into the G.D.A.'s fold immediately.
The Golden Poach: "We will buy them. No matter the cost, every new S-Ranker must become a G.D.A. operative. We will deprive Chirag's empire of any new talent before it can even reach him."
The Technological Siege: An immediate and absolute ban on all Magitech components and portal stabilizers destined for India. We will see how long his 'Industrial Loops' last without international maintenance.
"We must show Chirag the true power of the G.D.A.," Richard gritted his teeth. "He celebrates while defying us... let that be his final celebration. I do not want a single new S-Ranker even glancing toward India or Garud Vajra."
The Sovereign's Reaction
Across the world in Mumbai, the setting sun cast long, golden shadows across the glass walls of the N.D.A. headquarters. Chirag stood in his private office, his back to the door. Beside him stood Kavir, who was providing a live feed of the 'secret' meeting in Geneva. The pressure of Chirag's 48 Billion ECP created a localized stillness in the room.
"Sir, Richard has initiated the global blockade," Kavir reported, his voice calm despite the gravity of the news. "They are attempting to poach new S-Rankers to isolate us."
Chirag turned slightly, looking toward a dark corner where a shadow flickered. Out of the gloom stepped Rudra. To the world, he was still a ghost—the same 'Black Masked Reaper' they had feared in Siberia, yet never identified. Chirag had kept both Rudra and Isha completely hidden from global surveillance, keeping his two most lethal aces close to his chest.
"Bhaiya, Richard believes forty S-Rankers are the sum of this world's truth," Rudra said flatly. His 840 Million ECP felt denser and more solid than ever before.
Chirag offered a faint, predatory smile. "Invitations are for those who wish to be 'Guests,' Rudra. We are the 'Owners.' Richard still views this world as a market to be traded, while we have already transformed it into an Empire."
Chirag looked out at the darkening horizon. "Let them buy their S-Rankers. Let them think they can isolate us. They have forgotten that when the sun rises, the stars vanish of their own accord. Richard Sterling has made a fatal error... he has awakened a sleeping Sovereign. Now, the world will see that when a Sovereign is angered, the map no longer shows countries—it only shows the Empire."
📊 Sovereign Archive: Chapter 151 Strategic Summary
Global Conflict Status
G.D.A. Strategy: The "Golden Poach" protocol to monopolize all new global talent.
Economic Siege: A total technological and Magitech blockade against India.
Intelligence Gap: The G.D.A. remains unaware of Rudra and Isha's existence, believing India only possesses three S-Rankers.
N.D.A. & Garud Vajra Secrets
Hidden S-Rank Count: 2 (Rudra & Isha). Total Indian S-Rankers: 5.
S-Rank Gates Secured: 3 (Secretly operational).
Industrial Advantage: The Industrial Loop system is independent of G.D.A. Magitech.
Character Power Levels
President Chirag: 48 Billion ECP (SS-Rank Sovereign).
Rudra (Shadow Leader): 840 Million ECP (Legendary Tier).