Another high-profile corporate gala approached. Aryan's father warned:
"One of the board members has already aligned with our enemies. You must uncover them without revealing yourself."
Aryan attended, disguised as a young investor. Observing the powerful elite, he noticed subtle hints—a suspicious glance, a secret exchange of papers.
He intercepted a deal that would have cost his father millions and exposed the traitor to the board.
By the end of the night, Aryan realized: surviving the empire meant mastering influence as much as combat.