The White Room Chamber

As Manya and Gaurav conversed, Manya's tone grew increasingly serious as she voiced her concerns about Arjun. "Gaurav, this means we have to be careful with Arjun," she remarked, her words laden with apprehension.

Gaurav nodded solemnly in response, his expression grave. Manya understood that Gaurav was very serious about this matter, and she felt a sense of unease settle over her as she realized the weight of their conversation.

"I will protect his position at any cost," Gaurav declared, his voice firm and resolute. "I promised him that no matter what happens, I will protect his position, and no one can take his place."

Manya's eyes widened in surprise at Gaurav's unwavering determination. "Are you really going to do this?" she asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

Gaurav remained silent for a moment, his gaze fixed on the ground as he contemplated Manya's question. Eventually, he looked up, his expression unwavering. "Yes," he replied simply, his voice steady and unwavering.

Manya couldn't help but feel a pang of doubt as she considered Gaurav's declaration. "I haven't seen him in ten years," she admitted, her voice tinged with sadness. "He disappeared after the accident. Do you really think you'll be able to hold his position?"

Gaurav's gaze softened as he met Manya's eyes. "I don't know what the future holds," he confessed, his voice tinged with uncertainty. "But I will do everything in my power to honor my promise to Arjun, no matter the challenges we face."

As Manya teased Gaurav about his unwavering loyalty, she couldn't resist taunting him further. "Will you protect me even today?" she challenged, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Tell me the truth, you do like me."

Gaurav was taken aback by Manya's boldness, his mind racing to formulate a response. "I was just playing along a bit," he admitted to himself, realizing the depth of Manya's jest. "You're absolutely right."

But Manya wasn't satisfied with Gaurav's silent acknowledgment. "Your looks are disgusting, and your brain is even worse," she retorted, her words laced with frustration and anger.

Gaurav recoiled at Manya's cutting words, his heart sinking with regret. He hadn't expected her to react so strongly, and he cursed himself for his foolishness.

When Manya landed a punch straight into Gaurav's stomach, he doubled over in pain, shocked by the force of her blow. As he writhed in agony, he realized that Manya had hit him with her own hands, a calculated move to demonstrate the depth of her anger.

As Manya stormed away, Gaurav could only watch helplessly, his mind reeling with guilt and remorse. He knew he had made a grave mistake, and he desperately wanted to make amends.

With a heavy heart, Gaurav ran after Manya, clutching her bag in his hand as he tried to catch up to her. He knew he had to convince her to forgive him, to show her that he understood the magnitude of his error.

But Manya was not in a forgiving mood. "You and that wretched master of yours, both of you are the same," she spat, her words dripping with disdain as she continued to walk away.

Gaurav's heart sank at Manya's harsh words, but he refused to give up. He chased after her, pleading with her to listen to him, to give him a chance to make things right.

Meanwhile, Arjun had reached his home, but his mind was still consumed with questions and doubts. As he mulled over the events of the day, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss, that there were secrets lurking beneath the surface waiting to be uncovered.

Arjun quickly freshened up and settled into his room, eager to review the rewards he had received from the Phoenix System. A blue-colored screen appeared before his eyes, displaying the details of his rewards.

The first reward caught his attention immediately:

[ REWARD 1: Fighter gets 8000 experience points. ]

Arjun nodded in satisfaction, pleased to see that he had earned a significant amount of experience points for his efforts.

As he scrolled down, he came across the second reward:

[ REWARD 2: Fighter gets a new skill. ]

Excitement bubbled within Arjun as he contemplated the possibilities of acquiring a new skill. He couldn't wait to discover what abilities he had gained to further enhance his capabilities in combat.

[ REWARD 3 : Fighter gets a white room chamber. ]

But as Arjun attempted to read the description of the third reward, he was met with confusion and shock. The text appeared garbled and incomprehensible, leaving him perplexed and frustrated.

Arjun was intrigued as he read about the White Room Chamber reward. It was a special chamber where his body could be transferred for training, and it worked differently from the regular world.

In the White Room Chamber, time moved differently. One hour inside the chamber was equivalent to 10 full days in the real world. This meant Arjun could practice his skills for longer periods in a shorter amount of time.

But there was a catch – there was a time limit for how long Arjun could stay in the chamber, and he had to stick to that time limit. He wasn't sure exactly how the chamber worked, but he was eager to find out.

Arjun discovered that the White Room Chamber would become available to him in 10 hours, and it could be used once every 24 hours. Excited by the prospect of this unique training opportunity, Arjun eagerly awaited its activation.

End of the chapter