1. The Sight in China
The air in the hidden Chinese facility didn't just feel cold; it felt hollow, as if the oxygen itself had been drained by the sheer brutality of the scene. The teleportation circle flared with a violent blue light, depositing Aaryan and his unit into the heart of the structure. The metallic scent of burnt ozone and copper hung heavy in the air.
Before them lay the two people from Aaryan's organization who had been killed by Illuminate. The sight was horrific. Their hands and legs had been totally smashed into a pulp of bone and sinew. Their heads were in an even worse state—badly burnt by high-intensity heat yet simultaneously encased in blocks of absolute-zero ice. The contrast of the charred flesh against the jagged frost was a calculated message of cruelty. Aaryan, for all his cold logic, was not even able to look at them for more than a second.
2. The Declaration of the Great War
The atmospheric pressure in the room began to drop as Aaryan's mana flared. He didn't waste time with mourning. He declared that it was now time for the Great War. With a sharp flick of his wrist, Aaryan created 50 clones of himself. These were not mere illusions; they were perfect extensions of his will. He dispatched them instantly, sending one clone to each of the 50 countries where Illuminate had established its roots.
While his clones traveled the globe, Aaryan remained in Bhilai to act as the central nervous system of the operation. Standing in the center of the carnage in China, he initiated High-Tier Reincarnation Magic. He pulled the souls of the two scouts back from the brink, weaving their mangled bodies back into perfection as if the damage had never occurred.
3. The Birth of the Darkweb
From his command center, the hierarchy was clear. Simran, Riya, and Shreya took absolute command of the communications network. They coordinated with every cell of the organization, ordering every member to move simultaneously. They launched a massive, coordinated attack at all Illuminate locations across the planet on that very day. The objective was total: kill every member of the cult they found.
The results of the raid were staggering. Aaryan gained 50,000 more people with super powers who were liberated during the strikes. With this sudden expansion, Aaryan officially christened his global organization Darkweb. He spread the influence of the Darkweb across the entire Earth, ensuring that no corner was left unmonitored.
The raid continued relentlessly for two days. By the end of the second day, every known Illuminate base was reduced to ash and rubble. Aaryan had saved over 1 crore (10 million) super-humans across the globe, integrating them into his fortress-like network. The once-mighty Illuminate was shattered, reduced to a tiny, desperate group of only 400 to 500 members hiding in the shadows of the earth.
4. The Architect's Fatigue
Aaryan had successfully built a massive organization and a global fortress to keep the girls safe, but the cost was high. He had not slept for 48 hours. During the entire raid, his mind was constantly linked to Simran's Spy Magic, watching every kill, every rescue, and every move of the Illuminate in real-time.
The weight of monitoring millions of people and managing 50 global clones took its toll. Aaryan, the girls, and every member of the Darkweb were physically and mentally exhausted. Recognizing the limits of his team, Aaryan decreed one full day of rest for everyone to recover from the strain of the purge.
5. The Final Exams and Training
Even a global war could not stop the academic calendar. After their day of rest, Aaryan, Simran, Riya, and Shreya had to refocus on their last two half-yearly exams. The girls spent the entire day buried in their chapters, learning everything required to maintain their cover as top students. Meanwhile, Aaryan used the time to train with Toshika, ensuring her "Silver Wolf" power remained stable after the massive mana shifts of the raid.
That night, they finished their final practice sessions and went to sleep. The next morning, they woke up at 4:00 A.M. and studied intensely until there was only one hour left before school. They got ready, traveled to AKPS, and sat for their exams, performing with the same precision they used in the war.
6. The Reward and the Coaching Panic
After reaching home from school, the weight of the semester finally lifted. The girls approached Aaryan with a request. They wanted a free day—a reward for winning the massive raid against Illuminate. They wanted to go shopping, visit the mall, and walk in the parks just like they used to.
Aaryan noted that it hadn't been a complete month since their last outing, but the girls argued that destroying a global cult deserved a special victory reward. Aaryan finally gave in, agreeing to take them the next day once Toshika returned from her classes.
However, as they were getting ready for their trip to the mall, Simran realized something that caused more panic than a Watcher attack. "Oh shit! We forgot to go to coaching for almost a week!" the girls shouted. They had been so focused on the global war that their normal lives had slipped through the cracks. Despite the fear of their tutors, they decided to go to the mall anyway to blow off the stress.
7. Midnight Reflection
The trip to the mall was a success. They watched movies with buckets of popcorn, shopped for new clothes, and ate until they were exhausted. They finally returned home at 12:00 AM. Toshika had already fallen asleep during the car ride, and the rest of the girls went directly to their beds, collapsing into sleep.
Aaryan lay in his bed, staring at the ceiling. The silence of the house was a stark contrast to the chaos of the last few days. His mind was no longer on spells or battle strategies, but on the practical reality of his new empire.
I have ten million people under my command now, he thought, the gravity of the number sinking in. I have to find a way to pay all of them. I need a global economy. With the weight of ten million lives on his shoulders, the Architect finally closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.