When Aditya had left the place, a few people emerged from the shadows where they had been hiding. One of them turned to his companions and said, "Man, that fight was incredible! But I'm amazed that the boy has the power of the water element. Have you ever seen anyone who can control the water element so effortlessly? I mean, sure, there are people who can use elements in their combat techniques, but even they can only partially incorporate it into their attacks. Even at the peak of their abilities, they can't use elements directly and visibly in public. The effects of their attacks may be felt by their enemies, but others won't see the element in action like this boy did. What he did was truly spectacular. I've never seen anything like it. Not even the legendary warriors' direct students could have done this."
To this, another man in the group replied, "You're wrong there. I belong to a family that has studied the elements deeply. While it's true that we cannot directly manipulate the elements, we do possess vast knowledge about them. The legendary warriors passed down significant insights about the elements to their direct students, who then devised techniques to harness them. While water, air, fire, and earth can be utilized, no one among us has ever been able to control the space element. We don't know why, but when we asked our ancestors, they said it's because the complete knowledge of space can only be attained by a warrior who has advanced beyond the planetary level.
"For example, when the great Ranveer Singh Chauhan mastered the space element, he was at the peak of the planetary level. According to our ancestors, he went into deep space to understand the element and spent five years in absolute stillness, learning its mysteries under his teacher's guidance. When he finally gained some knowledge, it was terrifyingly powerful. When the alien invasion of Earth occurred, he used this element to destroy countless enemy ships with just a wave of his hand. That's why we won that battle. And it wasn't just us who couldn't grasp the space element; even his wives couldn't understand it. That alone shows how mysterious and unparalleled this element is."
Hearing this, the first man was stunned and said, "Wow, I didn't know you were a descendant of one of Ranveer Singh Chauhan's direct students."
The second man replied, "Yes, I am, but I'm not from the direct family. I only know the general knowledge that every family member is aware of, which is why I shared it. Don't think I've given you any sensitive family secrets—this is all common information."
The first man nodded in understanding, acknowledging that no one, not even someone from a branch family, would ever reveal their family's secrets.
The second man then added, "We should leave now. The state of this place makes it clear that high-ranking DSWFO officials will arrive here soon."
Hearing this, another man in the group laughed and said, "Why are you so serious? Don't forget, we're their trainees too. Reporting this to our higher-ups could benefit us greatly. But forget that for a moment—think about that boy. He's only 18 and already so powerful. He's at the peak of the Noble level, while I'm 30 and have only just reached the initial stage of the Noble level. He's way ahead of me!"
Another member of the team, who had remained silent until now, chimed in, "Maybe he belongs to a powerful family. That would explain how he achieved so much at such a young age."
To this, the descendant of Ranveer Singh Chauhan's direct student replied, "No, even in our family, reaching the Warrior level by the age of 20 is considered a remarkable feat. Anyone who does is deemed a genius. But there's an old saying in our family: if the great Ranveer Singh Chauhan were to have a descendant, they would be born at an elevated level. Let's move quickly; we still need to report this to the DSWFO." With that, the group departed.
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Meanwhile, in another place, an intense conversation was unfolding. An older man, Vivek Oberoi, was arguing with his granddaughter, Riya. Earlier that day, Vivek had informed her that she would have to become the secretary of an 18-year-old boy, which infuriated her. Riya, a prominent executive at the Sovereign Bank, refused to leave her prestigious position to serve someone she saw as undeserving.
"Grandfather, I can't become his secretary. Everything I've achieved is through my own hard work, unlike him, who inherited everything. If he had earned it himself, I might have considered it, but he hasn't. I can't respect someone like that, let alone work under them."
Vivek, equally frustrated, replied, "Listen, Riya, you don't understand. That young master is no ordinary person. He's the only child of our master, and he was born as a planetary-level warrior. I've already given my word to him, and I won't go back on it. Whether you like it or not, you'll have to take this position. If you refuse, I'll take it as an insult to me and our family."
Riya retorted, "I don't care! I will never work for someone who hasn't earned their place. Even if he's the last person on Earth, I won't become his secretary!"
Riya stormed out, slamming the door behind her. Watching her leave, Vivek sighed deeply and muttered to himself, "I'm sorry, my dear, but everything I'm doing is for your own good. You may not see it now, but one day you'll understand. Yes, he inherited his power, but you don't know the pain and struggles he endured to use it responsibly. I hope you'll forgive me when that day comes."
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Unaware of the turmoil surrounding him, the young master in question was in his room, nursing his wounds. He was exhilarated, having successfully learned to fly the previous night. The ability to escape dangerous situations by taking to the air filled him with newfound confidence and joy.
Sorry, friends. Once again, I fell asleep while writing this chapter, which might have led to some errors in it. For that, I want to apologize in advance. However, I've tried my best to fix them. When I woke up in the middle of the night, I immediately worked on it and uploaded it right away. I hope you can forgive this small mistake of mine.