Chapter 1: The Awakening
Pain coursed through Ranveer's body as he lay motionless on the cold, damp pavement. His vision blurred, and he could feel life slipping away with each shallow breath. Blood pooled beneath him, seeping into the cracks of the ground. The metallic taste of it filled his mouth.
He knew he was dying.
The last thing he remembered was the mocking laughter of Rishi Saxena's men as they fired shot after shot into him. The betrayal, the fear—it all felt distant now as darkness closed in. He was ready to let go.
But then it happened.
A piercing blue light descended from the heavens, slicing through the polluted skies of Pune. Invisible to the naked eye, it moved with divine precision, ignoring the chaos of the city below. It zeroed in on Ranveer, its target, and without hesitation, entered his broken body.
**"Ding! After searching countless universes, a suitable host has been found."**
The voice echoed inside his mind, sharp and clear.
Ranveer's dying breaths quickened as he felt an alien warmth spreading through him. He could hear the voice again, calm yet mechanical:
**"Activating the system... 1%... 50%... 88%... 100%. The system is now fully activated. Ding! Checking the host's body..."**
A searing pain ripped through him as his body began to repair itself. His shattered bones realigned with an audible crack, torn muscles stitched themselves together, and the bullet wounds closed as if they had never existed. Ranveer's heart, which had nearly stopped, began beating with renewed vigor.
**"Ding! The host's body is severely damaged. Initiating healing... Healing complete. Promoting the host to the initial stage of the Warrior level."**
Ranveer gasped and sat upright, his eyes snapping open. He looked around, his senses sharper than ever. The stench of blood was still strong, but his body no longer ached. In fact, it felt... powerful.
"What... what just happened?" he muttered, his voice trembling.
Memories of the gunmen returned. He touched his chest where the bullets had struck, but there were no wounds, no scars—just smooth skin. It didn't make sense.
Then the voice returned.
**"The Omniversal System is at your service. Are you ready to claim your beginner gift package?"**
Ranveer froze, his mind racing. "What is this? Who's talking to me?" he demanded, his voice a mix of fear and anger.
No one answered directly, but in front of him, a translucent blue screen appeared out of thin air. It hovered inches away, its glowing text almost blinding.
**"Beginner Gift Package available. Would you like to claim it?"**
He hesitated for only a moment before whispering, "Yes."
**"Ding! The system grants you control over the five elements: Water, Air, Fire, Earth, and Space. However, due to the host's current level, only partial control over the Water element is granted. Ding! The host is also granted ownership of a personal dimension measuring 100 meters in length and width. The dimension will grow as the host becomes stronger."**
Ranveer stared at the screen, his heart pounding. Control over the elements? A personal dimension? What was happening to him?
The voice continued, unbothered by his confusion.
**"Ding! Host's first mission assigned. The individuals responsible for attempting to kill the host must be eliminated before midnight. Rewards will be granted upon completion, which can be used in the Omniversal Shop."**
At the mention of the mission, a wave of fury rose in Ranveer. He clenched his fists, his mind replaying the moment Rishi Saxena's goons shot him in cold blood. He hadn't just been a target; they'd laughed while doing it.
He looked up at the night sky, his jaw tightening. "So, I'm alive because of this... system?" he muttered. Then his eyes darkened.
"Well, Rishi Saxena, it looks like your men didn't finish the job. But I will."
The translucent screen flickered, and a map of Pune appeared before him. A glowing red marker highlighted a location not far from where he was. The system's voice echoed in his mind once more:
**"Target location marked. Begin the mission."**
Ranveer stood, his resolve hardening. He didn't know how or why this had happened to him, but he had a second chance, and he wasn't going to waste it.
His journey had just begun.
Ranveer was a student at an elite, expensive school, where he studied on a scholarship. He was a favorite among all the teachers, admired by everyone for his intelligence and character. However, in the same class as Ranveer, there was a boy whom everyone secretly hated but didn't dare to confront openly. That boy's name was **Shubham**, the son of **Rishi Saxena**, a notorious don who controlled the entire area with an iron fist.
Shubham ruled the school much like his father ruled the area. He bullied everyone, from the top-performing students to the most ordinary ones. No one dared to stand up to him because of the fear of his father's power. Even the teachers despised Shubham, but their hands were tied.
However, Ranveer was the only exception. He didn't fear Shubham or his father, and that made him a thorn in Shubham's side. Shubham desperately wanted to make Ranveer bow to him, but no matter what he tried, he couldn't succeed. This infuriated him to no end.
One day, Shubham decided to take matters into his own hands. He gathered his group of friends and planned an attack on Ranveer. But Ranveer, being quick-witted and strong, managed to avoid their trap. Not only that, he confronted Shubham and beat him badly in front of everyone, humiliating him publicly.
This humiliation was too much for Shubham to bear. It wasn't just about his bruised ego anymore; it had become a matter of pride. Enraged and desperate, Shubham decided to involve his father.
When Shubham narrated the entire incident to Rishi Saxena, his father pretended to be angry at first. But soon, a sinister smile spread across his face. "Don't worry, my son," Rishi said, his tone dripping with malice. "I want you to tell me everything about this boy. I'll deal with him myself, and these very hands will be the ones to finish him."
Shubham watched as his father laughed menacingly, his dark and dangerous aura filling the room. Rishi Saxena then summoned one of his trusted men, **Ramesh**, and ordered him, "Take some of our men and bring me that boy alive. But if he resists or tries to escape, don't hesitate to kill him."
Ramesh nodded silently, a cold determination in his eyes, and left to carry out the orders. He immediately sent one of his spies to track Ranveer.
Ranveer, realizing the danger he was in, tried to evade them. He managed to stay ahead of his pursuers for a while, using his intelligence and quick thinking to outmaneuver them. But eventually, his luck ran out. Ramesh's men cornered him, and despite his resistance, Ranveer was brutally beaten and left for dead.
As he lay there, bleeding and on the verge of death, something extraordinary happened. The **system** within Ranveer's body suddenly activated, changing his fate forever.