Location: Asura Guild H.Q., Underground Strategy Room
Time: 01:15 PM
Date: November 29, 2025
The second part of Phase 4 flashed onto the main screen of the underground strategy room. With the infrastructure and mana-grid finalized, the focus shifted to the physical and psychological management of over 800 high-profile guests, including the 40 Sovereigns.
Aaryan stepped forward, dividing the guest list into distinct diplomatic tiers on the screen.
"The greatest tactical error we could make is having our elite dungers host all 800 guests," Aaryan stated in a sharp, diplomatic tone. "Protocol is a nation's greatest power. Every guest will be hosted by their equivalent. Foreign ministers and diplomats will be handled by the N.D.A.I. Director and India's top diplomats. G.D.A. Director Richard and foreign military commanders will be hosted by our Indian Army Generals. A nation's image is built on its ability to look others in the eye as equals."
Aaryan glanced at Adiraj and Shiva. "And those 40 S-Rankers, who view ordinary politicians as insects—they will be handled exclusively by you, the Indian Sovereigns, and Vikram. Only a predator can keep another predator in check."
The generals in the room nodded in respectful agreement with this logical division.
The Psychological Suppressors
Shiva placed a small metallic device on the table—a 'Mana-Sponge Artifact.'
"We have the underground pipelines," Shiva explained casually. "But if an S-Ranker flares their mana in a fit of rage, our top elites, disguised as professional waiters and bartenders, will intervene. These artifacts will be hidden within their uniforms. They will simply approach the S-Ranker to offer a drink, and the artifact will silently absorb the sudden mana spike. The threat is neutralized at zero, and the party's atmosphere remains undisturbed."
Adiraj zoomed out on the map, highlighting the main stage of the vishal open lawn.
"We shouldn't even let their anger manifest," Adiraj added with cold logic. "The live orchestra and DJ will not be ordinary musicians. They will be top-tier 'Support/Bard-Class' dungers from Asura and Red Wings. Within the music's beats, they will mix a sub-audible 'Calming Mana Frequency.' This frequency will trigger dopamine release in the minds of the guests and passively suppress their egos. They will believe they are enjoying a premium gala, while we are effectively controlling their aggression."
The Gravity Anchor & Deterrence
"But Adiraj," an N.D.A.I. official asked, tension evident in his voice. "These are 40 Sovereigns. If their egos clash and two S-Rankers decide to fight, what then? We cannot imprison them in illusions or dimensions."
A cold, tactical glint appeared in Adiraj's eyes. "S-Rankers cannot be fooled by magic. We will stop them using their own egos and physics."
Adiraj opened a blueprint for an underground Magitech machine. "N.D.A.I. and our top A-Rank architects have developed a 'Mana-Gravity Anchor.' It is connected to our underground mana-pipelines. If two S-Rankers attempt to trigger combat, this machine will reverse the heavy mana flow to create 100x Gravity directly beneath their feet. It won't kill them, but for three to four seconds, it will pin them to the ground so effectively they won't be able to move an inch."
Adiraj looked at Aaryan and the diplomats. "During those three seconds of gravity-lock, India's top diplomats and G.D.A. Director Richard will step directly between the two S-Rankers. No Sovereign is foolish enough to physically strike the head of the United Nations or a host nation's top official. Diplomacy will be their ultimate shield."
A heavy silence filled the room.
"Gravity and diplomats are just buffers. The real controller is Fear," Adiraj said, his voice deep and steady. "The moment an S-Ranker flexes their killing intent... Garud Vajra, Asura, and the three of us—Myself, Shiva, and Karn—will simultaneously lock our absolute killing intent solely on the instigators. The public won't feel it. But that S-Ranker will understand perfectly: if they strike a single spark, they will not leave this country alive."
"And if even absolute fear fails?" the Army General asked seriously.
Adiraj's face became an emotionless mask. "If everything fails... our ultimate trump card will intervene. Karn."
The mere mention of that name silenced the room. No further explanation was needed.
The Absolute Priority: The Blank Silhouette
Adiraj typed a final command into the system, clearing the data for the 40 Sovereigns and 800 guests. The screen now displayed a single 'Blank Silhouette'—a profile with no name, rank, or details.
"All these plans and security grids are secondary," Adiraj said, moving to the center of the table. "We must not forget: this is a birthday party, not a warzone. The atmosphere must remain chill and luxurious. We are hosts, and we will enjoy ourselves."
He pointed to the blank silhouette. "However... a small, elite squad of Asura shadow members will be disguised with the sole purpose of monitoring this one individual. They will have nothing to do with the party, the Sovereigns, or the general security. Their eyes will not leave this person for a single second."
The generals and officials were utterly confused. Who was this person that required a specialized shadow squad separate from the S-Rank protection?
"These elites will report directly to me," Adiraj said in a voice that left no room for error. "If this individual receives even a single scratch amidst the crowd, that shadow squad will report to me first. Everything else is secondary; this target is our Top Priority."
While the officials remained baffled, the pressure on Aaryan and Vikram's (Peak A+) faces was evident—they knew the catastrophe that would follow if something happened to this person. Shiva, meanwhile, wore a faint smile—one of both dread and excitement.
"Phase 4 locked," Adiraj commanded, powering down the system. "Meeting dismissed."
Chapter Summary
Diplomatic Tiering: Hosts are matched to guest ranks to maintain national prestige and control.
Aggression Control: The use of Mana-Sponge Artifacts and Bard-Class musical frequencies to passively suppress S-Rank egos.
The 3-Second Lockdown: Implementation of Mana-Gravity Anchors (100x gravity) to halt combat before it starts.
The Deterrent: Combined killing intent from Adiraj, Shiva, and Karn as the ultimate psychological barrier.
The Mystery Target: A blank silhouette is identified as the absolute top priority for protection, overriding even the safety of the foreign Sovereigns.
Status Log
Phase Status: Phase 4 (Diplomatic Matrix) LOCKED.
Adiraj's Priority: The Blank Silhouette.
Current Location: Asura H.Q., New Delhi.
Countdown: 5 Days (November 29, 2025).