In the YLTI Preparation room a giant holographic screen was active. On the screen was the portrait of a blonde youth with some rows of data on it. It was a document on some youth. As the screen started scrolling downward new data on new individuals started appearing on the screen. It was a file on YLTI’s possible opponents. Before such massive events there is always a case of espionage occurring among the participating schools. The Teacher who came with them, known as Reshmi was talking about the Strength and weakness of students at other Schools.

Reshmi: This guy name is Ashish Roy. He is expected to have a General class monster. Powers unknown. This lady name is Hasina zenith. She has a lord tire demon. She is expected to have powers like Fire control, metal manipulation and extreme speed. She is from Your favourite school, sun academy. This guy is named as Alfred. His contract’s level is unknown. It is also not known whether he has a monster or demon. We do know a little about his contract’s powers which are Telekinetic, water manipulation, Super regeneration and many more. He will be the biggest challenge to you in this Tournament. His school was the last year third place holder Vikranta Institute that is based on the ancient University of Vikranta. Now….

Reshmi went on to explain the powers and characteristics of their opponents. While Explaining she saw Rohit being sleepy. Rohit was a boy of average built. He was around 5.10 ft and had black hair and eyes. He had a little freckle around his nose. He was nor ugly neither too handsome. He had an almond complexion. He was your typical average Indian youth. She was disgusted by this boy. Rohit character according to her was one that of a class joker with little to no concerns about his surroundings. He is the guy who will go with the flow. She ignored him and moved on to explain some other factor that they should consider during this tournament. As her explanation ended Vivek with a very enthusiastic voice asked, “Madam, do you know anything about this year’s rules and regulations.” Reshmi was extremely pleased with Vivek as he was not only attentive and very hardworking, but he also tried to help her whenever possible. What she failed to notice was that Vivek was not looking at her during the explanation but rather at her perfect perky buttocks. He was eyeing them with lust. But he hid it quite successfully when the teacher turned around. The teacher may not have noticed it but Smita and Nisha noticed it very well. Nisha was dating Vivek she became extremely angry when she saw him doing that. So, when the teacher turned again. She kicked Vivek in the foot and quickly Covered his mouth with her hand. With a cold and visibly Furious look she looked at the now aggrieved Vivek who was whimpering, still covering his mouth she said, “If I saw you doing that again then the next time it won’t be your foot but rather yours…” and she went forward to point at his crotch. Vivek was scared shitless when she saw the near furious look on the face of Nisha. This yandere girlfriend of his would do exactly as she said if provoked. He decided to do as she told and nodded to her with wide eyes and fear written all over her face. Nisha after seeing this quickly changed her expression to that of a loving girlfriend. She took one of Vivek’s hand and leaned on his shoulder happily. Vivek although scared of this yandere still sighed. Smita when she saw this said nothing but simply closed her eyes and sighed.

At this moment Maya and Rudra were standing at a part of the stadium viewing the entire field with an indifferent look. They were Exempted from the briefing as the principal allowed them to do so for some unknown reasons. Reshmi did not understand why the principle would do this but she knew how powerful those two were, so she did not mind it.

Maya and Rudra were quite for a long moment. They did not look at each other but rather stare at the giant of a field. Rudra with his tall 6ft height and athletic body was standing like a commander who was watching the battlefield before the start of a great war. His now slightly golden eyes shining with an unknown glint. His well-kept and classic slick back black hair, screaming of perfection. The sun’s soft rays gleaming on his fair and baby soft skin, making him look like the real-life incarnation of a Greek god. Maya was standing a bit back from Rudra. She was also looking at the field with a look of unknown excitement. Her long, Brunette, waist reaching hair fluttering in the wind. Her perfect whitish complexion giving off a noble aura. Her brown eyes gleaming with excitement for the upcoming future. Her pink lips curved a little with a slight smile. Her hands were in the front one upon the other resting just below her perfect and perky bosom.

Rudra: (With an indifferent look on his face.) Miss Maya, I have come to know that you have a powerful supreme level demon.

Maya was a little startled by this sudden question, but she quickly composed herself and replied in affirmative.

Rudra: Miss Maya would you mind if I request something of you?

Maya: (A bit stunned for the moment) Rudra I was sent here for one and only one thing, and that is to assist you in any way possible. You do not need to request me anything, just tell me and I will do it.

Rudra: All right I am sorry for undermining your wish. Now coming to the point, the thing I want to ask you is that I would like you to take-over my fighting positions.

Maya: I do not understand, what do you mean?

Rudra: What I mean is I would like to avoid participating in a match for as long as possible. That is why I asked you about your supreme level demon. So that you would be prepared for anything unexpected. As you know we are 6 people but there are only 5 matches fought between each team in each session.

Maya: Forgive me for if I am intruding in water, I should not tread but why do you want to avoid fighting? I get it that you are strong but there is always something unexpected out there that might give you a once in a lifetime experience.

Rudra: Miss Maya, that is why I asked if you would like to fight instead of me during the matches. It was a suggestion for you not an order. Regarding why I do not want to fight, well…

Rudra turned to look right into Maya’s eyes. She was deeply disturbed by the look that Rudra gave her. She understood why Rudra always maintained a quiet, cold, and indifferent look on his face in public, but she was used to the slightly smiling charming face of Rudra that she usually sees while they are in the mansion. That smile which could melt stone was to die for. The first time she saw him change his nonchalantly smiling face into one of indifference when they were on their way to school, she was surprised to say the least. But she got over it quite quickly as she understood its importance. But the look that Rudra gave her now was just disturbing to extreme. It was as if he was looking at a trash but not at another human being. But there was something else in that look too. It was pure complete hatred and disgust as if she committed a crime. This look lasted for a second and Rudra’s face quickly changed into his trademark charming smiling face.

Rudra: …well let us just say, you are not yet… worthy.

After finishing his sentence Rudra went away crossing her, quickly vanishing into the dark hallway that they came through. Maya was still in a daze looking at exactly nothing. She could not process what Rudra said and was still confused. After a while she recovered from the daze but now, she was in a whirlwind of emotions. She was thinking, “What was that look? Did I do something wrong? What am I unworthy of? Does he hate me?” Do not know why, but she was sad and confused by her last question. Does he think I am not worthy to be with him?

Rudra was thinking, “I need to fix her and do it quickly. I do not need a babysitter but a dog who would kneel when I say so and stand when I order. You need to be fixed Maya.”

While walking in the dimly lit dark hallway Rudra saw a man on the way with his back leaned against the wall, head hunched down and whistling. The whistling stopped as Rudra came near and the man raised his head. Rudra stopped in front of him but did not look at him. He kept his hands inside his pant pockets.

Rudra: Well I hope you are ready because she… umm I do not think I can count on her. She still does not know anything, and I do not trust her. Take over for me.

The man came slightly forward and the light from the dimly lit lamps went over his face. It was Rohit, with a lazy and sleepy face. He said, “understood. I will take care of it”. Rudra nodded and went forward. Rohit looked at Rudra’s back. There was a look of respect, reverence, and a fanatical worshipping on his face.