Raghav knew that the next step would require more than just words. He needed to show Ananya that he could handle himself in her world of violence and strategy. Luckily, an opportunity presented itself sooner than he expected.
Black Cobra Security was contracted for a covert mission—one that involved high-level threats and potential violence. Ananya wasn't one to sit behind a desk during operations; she led her teams into the field. Raghav volunteered to accompany them, insisting that he could handle himself in dangerous situations.
Ananya was skeptical, but she allowed it, clearly expecting him to fail.
The mission was intense—a high-stakes extraction involving a foreign dignitary caught in hostile territory. As the team moved through the dangerous urban landscape, Raghav kept pace with them, his body now conditioned by the system for strength and agility.
The situation turned dire when the team was ambushed. Gunfire erupted, and for a moment, chaos reigned. Raghav reacted instinctively, taking down an attacker with swift, brutal efficiency. Ananya saw it happen, her eyes widening slightly as he fought alongside her team without hesitation.
By the time the mission was over, Raghav had earned not only the team's respect but Ananya's attention.
"You're full of surprises," she remarked, her voice quieter than usual.
Raghav shrugged, wiping blood from his knuckles. "I told you I wasn't just talk."
"Conquest progress: 50%."