Location: N.D.A.I. Strategic Command Center, New Delhi
Time: 09:45 AM
Date: November 28, 2025
The holographic map on the massive command table shifted its frequency. Phase 1's 'Invisible Grid' was officially locked. Without wasting a second, Adiraj zoomed in on Central Delhi, his eyes scanning for the next vulnerability with the precision of an absolute tactician.
"The external perimeter is set," Adiraj stated in a heavy, calm voice. "Now, we address the internal fortress: Accommodation."
Aaryan stepped closer to the table, opening a data layer containing Delhi's top luxury hotels. As a diplomat, he understood human psychology and international egos better than any soldier.
"We don't just need space for 40 S-Rankers, Adi," Aaryan explained. "They are traveling with top diplomats, guild subordinates, and early guests who will begin landing by December 1st. Most importantly—we cannot house 40 'Walking Nukes' in a single 7-star hotel."
Adiraj processed the logic instantly. Forty Sovereigns in one building was a disaster waiting to happen. A minor ego clash could turn a skyscraper into ash within minutes, resulting in thousands of casualties.
"We need 10 to 15 premium hotels," Aaryan continued. "Superpowers with global alliances can stay together, but by default, each major power requires its own isolated space."
As 15 scattered red dots highlighted across the map, Shiva—who had been lounging in his chair—leaned forward.
1. The Tactical Hub: Aerocity Perimeter
"This is a mistake," Shiva said. His tone was chill, but his S-Rank vision was razor-sharp. He reached out and swiped away the 15 scattered dots.
"If you scatter the guests across 15 corners of the city, the elite guards of Garud Vajra and Asura will be stretched too thin," Shiva pointed to the Aerocity and Chanakyapuri sectors. "Use this 7-Star Hotel Zone. There are over 20 premium hotels within a 5-kilometer radius. House everyone here. They get their privacy, and our elites can maintain a single, Unbreakable Perimeter."
Adiraj nodded. It was a flawless tactical hub. "Locked. Accommodation zone is set."
2. The Hospitality Shield
Adiraj opened the 3D blueprints of the hotels. "Now, the staff. Send the main hospitality staff of these 15 hotels on paid leave. We replace them with Garud Vajra and Asura B+ and A-Rank stealth operatives in disguise to prevent assassination, poisoning, or mind-control."
The room went silent until a government official stepped forward, wiping sweat from his brow. "Sir... our dungers are masters at slaying monsters. They are not master chefs. These VIPs expect world-class culinary experiences. If the food is tasteless, it becomes a massive diplomatic insult on an international level."
The logic was undeniable. Aaryan quickly covered the flaw. "The official is right. We cannot compromise on the experience. The solution is simple: the chefs and hospitality staff remain civilians. However..." Aaryan adjusted the operative positions on screen. "...behind every chef, in every kitchen and VIP floor, our elite operatives will be stationed as 'Kitchen Assistants' and 'Supervisors.' Their job isn't to cook; it's to protect the staff and maintain absolute surveillance over every ingredient 24/7."
3. The Counter-Espionage Layer
"Standard toxins don't affect S-Rankers," Adiraj noted, pointing to the tech-mages. "Assassins use 'Mana-Laced Toxins' that an S-Rank body can usually sense. To counter this espionage, I want Micro-Rune Scanners engraved into every premium plate, glass, and water line in these hotels. The moment food touches the plate, the runes will test it at a molecular level. If even a drop of toxin is detected, the plate will change color and trigger a silent alarm."
"One more thing," Adiraj marked the hotel walls. "Install White-Noise Mana Jammers inside the main pillars. Give the guests standard 5G and high-speed internet so they don't suspect anything, but these jammers must prevent their telepathy and shadow-listening magic from leaving their rooms. No military communication must be intercepted."
The generals were stunned. Physical, biological, and magical—the three layers of security were now bulletproof.
4. The Ultimate Safety Net: Neelkanth's Absolution
Shiva set his empty coffee cup down, his eyes fixed on Adiraj and Aaryan.
"In S-Rank combat, there is always a 0.01% margin of error," Shiva stated firmly. "If your security, your runes, and your guards fail... and a ranker ingests a toxin... they die on Indian soil."
Shiva stood up. A faint pulse of his 288 Million MP rippled through the room.
"I have already established a passive, microscopic grid under the foundations of these 15 hotels using my 6th skill—'Neelkanth's Absolution,'" Shiva revealed. "If a foreign guest's blood reacts with a toxin or a fatal curse, the poison will vaporize before it can take effect. It will be redirected through an invisible mana-thread directly into my own Soul and MP pool, where my mana will neutralize it."
Silence gripped the room. This was the ultimate backup. No guest could die on Indian soil because 'Neelkanth' himself was there to absorb their death.
Adiraj took one last look at the holographic map. Phase 1 and Phase 2 were complete. He issued the power-down command.
"Phase 2 locked," Adiraj said in a final, cold tone. "Meeting adjourned. Return to your departments and begin execution. We reconvene this evening for Phase 3: Weapon Smuggling Counter & Emergency Evacuation."
Chapter Summary
Zone Consolidation: Shiva moves the accommodation to the Aerocity/Chanakyapuri hub to prevent thinning out elite security forces.
Hospitality Defense: Civilian chefs are retained for quality, but supervised 24/7 by disguised Elite operatives.
Magitech Counter-Espionage: Introduction of molecular Micro-Rune Scanners in dinnerware and White-Noise Jammers to block telepathic spying.
The Fail-Safe: Shiva's 'Neelkanth's Absolution' acts as a global toxin sink, protecting guests by transferring poisons into his own mana pool.
Status Log
Current Location: N.D.A.I. Strategic Command Center, New Delhi.
Phase Status: Phase 1 (Perimeter) & Phase 2 (Internal) LOCKED.
Shiva's MP: 288 Million (S-Rank - Global #5).
Adiraj's MP: 255 Million (S-Rank - Sovereign).
Countdown: 6 Days until the Gathering.