The air above the rooftops of Ujjaini suddenly grew heavy.
Silver energy surged around Rudra Sen, expanding outward like a storm gathering strength. The glow of his aura illuminated the surrounding rooftops and cast sharp shadows across the battlefield.
Even Devika's flames flickered under the pressure.
Across the rooftop, Arivaan raised an eyebrow.
"Well."
"That looks expensive."
Devika felt the shift instantly.
Her voice tightened through the Command Link.
"He's releasing his full power."
Varun remained silent, but his body adjusted automatically, spear lifting into a defensive stance.
The floating panel flickered before Arivaan's eyes.
Primary Servant: Devika Agnivarna
Secondary Servant: Captain Varun
Dual Control Synchronization: 91%
Arivaan folded his arms.
"Let's see it."
Rudra Sen lifted his glowing sword.
The silver aura around him condensed along the blade, forming sharp arcs of light that crackled through the air like lightning.
The surrounding Rakshaks immediately stepped back.
One of them whispered,
"He's activating the Vajra Stance…"
Devika's flames surged slightly.
"That technique…"
Arivaan glanced at her.
"Dangerous?"
"Yes."
"That's good."
Rudra Sen suddenly moved.
But this time—
His speed doubled.
He vanished in a flash of silver light.
Devika reacted instantly.
Flames exploded outward across the rooftop.
But Rudra Sen appeared above her.
The hunter's sword descended like a falling star.
CLANG!
Varun intercepted instantly.
His spear blocked the strike.
But the impact shattered the rooftop beneath them.
CRACK!
Stone tiles exploded into fragments.
Varun slid backward several meters before regaining balance.
The floating panel flickered.
Synchronization: 88%
Arivaan frowned slightly.
"Okay."
"That was strong."
Rudra Sen didn't stop.
His sword flashed again.
The blade cut through Devika's flames with brutal precision.
Devika barely dodged the strike.
The rooftop trembled from the impact.
Varun lunged forward to counterattack.
His spear thrust toward the hunter's chest.
But Rudra Sen twisted sideways and deflected the attack with the flat of his blade.
Then—
He struck Varun's spear shaft with terrifying force.
BOOM!
The shockwave forced the captain backward again.
Arivaan sighed.
"You're bullying my soldiers."
Devika muttered,
"He's targeting our rhythm."
The floating panel flickered again.
Synchronization: 85%
Rudra Sen attacked again.
His sword moved like lightning between the two servants.
Strike.
Block.
Counter.
Devika launched a massive burst of fire.
But Rudra Sen split the flames with a single swing.
Varun attacked from behind.
But the hunter deflected the spear with perfect timing.
For the first time in the battle—
Devika and Varun struggled to keep up.
Arivaan watched quietly.
Then smiled.
"Interesting."
Rudra Sen dashed forward again.
His blade slashed toward Devika.
She blocked with a wall of flame.
But the impact forced her backward.
Varun attacked again from the side.
The spear cut through the air.
But Rudra Sen jumped over the strike and landed between them.
The hunter's sword spun once in his hand.
Then—
He struck the ground.
BOOM!
Silver energy exploded across the rooftop.
A shockwave burst outward.
Devika staggered.
Varun slid backward several steps.
The floating panel flickered again.
Synchronization: 81%
Devika whispered urgently,
"He's breaking our coordination!"
Arivaan shrugged.
"Temporarily."
Rudra Sen raised his sword again.
The silver aura around him grew even brighter.
"You're controlling two warriors."
Arivaan nodded.
"Yes."
"But you still only have one mind."
Arivaan chuckled.
"That's the challenge."
The hunter stepped forward again.
His voice lowered.
"Then let's overload it."
Rudra Sen suddenly attacked with incredible speed.
His sword struck Devika.
Then Varun.
Then Devika again.
The sequence came so fast that even Arivaan struggled to track it.
The floating panel flickered wildly.
Synchronization: 76%
Devika gasped.
"You're losing control!"
Arivaan frowned slightly.
"Annoying."
Rudra Sen attacked again.
The blade flashed toward Varun's shoulder.
Varun barely blocked the strike.
But the impact forced him to one knee.
Devika counterattacked with a wave of flame.
The hunter sliced through it again.
The rooftop battle had turned chaotic.
Because Rudra Sen's technique wasn't meant to defeat them individually.
It was meant to overwhelm the controller.
The floating panel flickered again.
Synchronization: 72%
Arivaan sighed.
"Alright."
Devika whispered,
"You're struggling."
Arivaan shrugged.
"Maybe."
Rudra Sen raised his sword again.
The silver aura surged violently.
"You can't control two warriors under this pressure."
Arivaan smiled slowly.
"You might be right."
The hunter stepped forward.
His blade lifted for another devastating strike.
But then—
Arivaan raised his hand.
"Devika."
"Yes."
"Varun."
"Yes, master."
Arivaan's smile widened.
"Time for phase two."
The floating panel flickered again.
New Function Unlocked
Dual Combat Mode
Devika blinked.
"…What did you just activate?"
Arivaan chuckled.
"Something fun."
Across the rooftop, Rudra Sen's eyes narrowed.
Because the villain didn't look overwhelmed anymore.
He looked excited.