When I awoke this morning, I was filled with anticipation; with fiery eyes and a heart of steel, I made my way to the family's S-rank training grounds, an exclusive domain reserved for the Head (my grandfather) and his direct descendant (myself).
{The term "Head" refers to our branch family, meaning my grandfather, while "family head" signifies the leader of the Ravender Family.}
Upon my arrival, I discovered a middle-aged man slumbering peacefully, seemingly devoid of any worldly concerns. I approached him and, with a commanding tone, inquired, "Are you my instructor?"
He slowly opened his eyes, and upon recognizing my face adorned with the insignia of my family on the pocket of my shirt, he instantly comprehended that I was Abhinath.
As soon as the realization dawned upon him, his drowsiness evaporated; he rose to his feet, offering a slight bow (not a full 45 degrees), with his hands resting on his chest, and proclaimed, "Young master, I shall be your instructor until the conclusion of your training, which coincides with the upcoming ceremony."
He continued, "I am Raghav Surya Comet, more commonly known as WhirlKill Sir, a member of the Eastern Guardians tasked with external affairs."
[The Eastern Guardians represent one of the three most formidable knightly orders in our nation, situated in the far eastern borderlands of this continent. It is also one of the most powerful nations on the continent. Whirl-Kill Sir, a retired commander of the 5th division of the Eastern Guardians, which comprises 25 divisions, ceased active duty due to a series of misleading information and false accusations propagated by the 2nd and 3rd divisions. He had also lost one eye in a prior battle, rendering him deemed unfit for service, despite the presence of numerous one-eyed individuals on the front lines. It can be inferred that someone harboring a grudge against him orchestrated this conspiracy to force his departure from the position. Our family, indifferent to his plight, chose not to aid him in regaining his former status. Instead, we provided him with financial support to prepare me for the impending ceremony.]
Raghav further stated, "I shall impart to you all that you may or may not require, to the best of my capabilities; however, the extent to which you grasp and apply this knowledge according to your own volition will ultimately rest in your hands."
Before we embark on this journey, allow me to provide you with a succinct overview of the challenges that lie ahead in your quest to ascend to the position of head of the family.
Our lineage is governed by a distinct set of protocols regarding the inheritance of our family's enterprise, valued in trillions of sins. The primary stipulation is that you must successfully complete a remarkably straightforward task, which will be assigned by the council of elders within our family.
This task is administered biennially, coinciding with the 15th or 16th birthday of each child in our family. Consequently, the options presented to you and your peers will become available four years from now. Out of eight children eligible for this task, historical trends indicate that five will aspire to become the head, thereby positioning themselves as your competitors.
Among these contenders, two individuals stand out due to their exceptional talents:
- **Spark Killer Ravender** - Specialization: Martial arts and Mafia management; he oversees an assassination group known as the Blood Cravers.
- **Emma Ravender** - Specialization: Healing magic; she manages a network of hospitals across the continent called Advance World. Notably, her hospital initiative operates independently from the family business to aid her in her trials.
In fact, your father has established a company for you to lead—a fact known only to me and a select few of your father's and grandfather's most trusted advisors (in a hushed tone). However, in my estimation, you currently lack the requisite knowledge and experience. Therefore, over the next few years, I shall prepare you to become the quintessential hunting dog, equipped to navigate the trials and outmaneuver your competitors—your very own siblings.
I extend a formal welcome to you, Abhinath Ravender, as you enter the race to claim the mantle of head of the family.
[ He commenced an exhaustive regimen of training, often sacrificing sleep—sometimes as little as two hours, or even a mere thirty minutes—while maintaining an intensity so elevated that it was a challenge even for him to sustain. Yet, the caliber of the training remained impeccable, unwavering even for a moment.
He immersed himself in the study of finance, management, history, geography, the unique attributes of each continent, their kingdoms, sects, leaders, heirs, including those of illegitimate lineage, as well as the martial arts, magic, and many other disciplines. ]
Soon, four years elapsed, and in the month of June, the moment arrived to depart for the family head's estate
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