Location: Garud Vajra HQ, Central Mumbai
Date & Time: 16 November 2025| 01:45 AM
Through the bulletproof glass of the SUV, Rudra watched as the vehicle entered a massive, fortified compound. The 40-foot high steel gates hummed as they slid open. This place was far more than a corporate office; it was a state-of-the-art modern fortress.
Rudra's analytical mind immediately began calculating the scale of the area. The headquarters spanned a radius of at least 1 to 2 kilometers. He knew that this wasn't Garud Vajra's only base. They maintained similar massive headquarters in every major city—Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata—ensuring real-time intelligence and raid forces were ready for any Hell Gate opening across the country.
As they drove further inside, Rudra felt the sheer scale of the organization that had made this guild India's number one shield. The compound was buzzing with organized activity. Dungers ranging from E-Rank to A-Rank moved quickly in tactical combat gear. Some managed logistics, while others attended briefings for upcoming raids. Despite the constant movement, there was a profound sense of peace and absolute safety here—a place where the fear of the world's deadliest monsters could not reach.
Rudra noticed a vast parking and logistics zone where over 200 heavy armored trucks and vehicles were parked in perfect rows. He realized then that being an S-Rank leader like Adiraj was only one part of their strength; the true power of the guild lay in this endless supply of resources and manpower.
The SUV eventually came to a halt in front of a primary building. The elite dunger who had driven him here stepped out. This was the same A+ Ranker who had witnessed the swarm of hundreds of A-Rank monsters while serving in Adiraj's elite force. He walked to the back and opened Rudra's door.
"You can step out now," he said in a calm, friendly voice.
Rudra exited the vehicle without a word. The dunger led him through high-tech corridors into a vast, brightly lit area: The Guild Canteen. The facility looked less like a cafeteria and more like a five-star hotel buffet. Garud Vajra clearly placed a massive emphasis on the diet and recovery of its members.
"You must be starving," the dunger said, noticing Rudra's exhausted state and pale face. "You should eat something first."
Rudra truly was hungry. For days, he had survived only by consuming the essence and genetic energy of monsters through his Gluttony skill. However, the human body still required biological nutrition, and it had been a long time since Rudra had tasted real food.
As he looked at the delicious spread on the buffet counters, the "Starved Survivor" within Rudra suddenly took over. He grabbed a large steel plate and piled it high with food. Ignoring the people around him or any sense of social discipline, he sat at a table and began to eat as if he had never seen food in his life. His hands moved like a machine, swallowing massive bites with clinical efficiency.
The elite dunger sat in the chair directly across from him. Watching Rudra eat with such gluttonous intensity, a faint, understanding smile appeared on his face.
"Take it easy, brother," the dunger said kindly. "The food isn't going anywhere. You can eat as much as you want here."
Rudra looked up at him briefly, but the speed of his chewing did not slow down.
"My name is Raghav," the dunger said, extending his hand for an introduction. His voice was disciplined yet carried a friendly tone.
Rudra didn't even acknowledge the hand. His entire focus remained locked on his plate. Raghav was a high-tier A+ Ranker with 15.2 Million MP, a man capable of crushing A-Rank monsters into the dust. But to Rudra at this moment, he was just another human sitting in front of him, while the food was the only thing that mattered.
Raghav remained seated, smiling softly. He wasn't offended; he understood how a "broken and terrified" child might behave after such trauma.
Chapter Summary
The Headquarters: Introduction to the Garud Vajra HQ, a 2-kilometer wide modern fortress with branches across India.
The Power Scale: Rudra realizes that the guild's true strength is its massive infrastructure and 200+ armored vehicle logistics.
The Biological Need: Despite his Gluttony skill, Rudra's human body craves real food, leading to a display of animalistic hunger.
New Character:Raghav (A+ Rank, 15.2 Million MP) introduced. He is part of Adiraj's elite force and shows a protective, kind attitude toward Rudra.
Rudra's Status: He is currently maintaining his "broken orphan" cover while absorbing the environment of India's top guild.
Status Log
Current Location: Garud Vajra HQ, Canteen.
Rudra's MP: 99,820 (B-Rank - Suppressed).
Raghav's MP: 15.2 Million (A+ Rank).
Current Objective: Recover stamina and observe the HQ security/layout.