Chapter 11: You Are Rich As Hell, Hero's Test

The chapter opens with a majestic mansion standing tall in the heart of New York. More akin to a luxury hotel than a residence, it leaves the trio of heroes awestruck. Standing at the grand steel gates, eyes wide in disbelief, Arjun, Reyansh, and Kavya stare at the towering estate.

"I know my home isn't that nice," Rohan said with a proud grin. "But I hope you like it."

"Not nice?" Reyansh exclaimed. "Bro, if this isn't nice, then what is?"

Arjun, still stunned, asked, "Is this your home or some kind of five-star hotel?"

"Well," Rohan replied with a modest smile, "Our family is a little rich."

Kavya raised an eyebrow. "Little rich? If you're a little rich, then we're below the poverty line."

Arjun sighed, "Isn't that our reality at the moment?"

Reyansh's expression fell. "Yeah, you're right."

Rohan chuckled. "Come in, guys. We can chat inside."

As the heavy brown steel gates creaked open, the group stepped forward. On one side of the grand doorway, a Sudarshan Chakra was intricately carved, and on the other side, a divine Trishul. Upon entering, their eyes widened even further. The interior gleamed with white marble walls, adorned with breathtaking paintings of Hindu deities. Statues of warriors and majestic animals—particularly lions—lined the main pathway.

"Hey Rohan bro," Reyansh said, awestruck. "Your mansion is amazing! It's like paradise."

"Yeah," Arjun added. "I've only seen this kind of place in movies."

Looking around, Kavya commented, "Even the servants here are probably richer than the three of us combined."

Rohan turned to them. "Don't worry. From now on, I'll take care of the finances for our team."

"Really? That's great!" Arjun and Reyansh said in unison, their eyes lighting up.

Kavya sighed at the two. Arjun grinned, "Looks like you'll be the Elon Musk or Ambani of our team."

Reyansh, moved, placed a hand on Rohan's shoulder. "From now on, I'll be your big bro. I'll protect you."

Arjun, like an excited child, hugged both of them. "Don't forget about me!"

"Yeah, yeah," Reyansh said. "I'm your big bro too."

They all burst into laughter. Kavya, observing them from the side, shook her head with a soft smile. "Are all boys like this?"

Just then, a butler appeared with a group of servants. "Young Master, I'm glad that you're safe."

"Huh? Of course," Rohan replied confidently. "Did you really think something would happen to me? I'm too strong."

The butler nodded. "Young Master, who are these guests with you?"

"They're my new friends," Rohan said with a grin. "Actually... I've joined their team. They're my teammates now."

The butler gasped. "What? You joined a team? You never liked making friends or joining groups!"

Rohan looked fondly at the others. "Yeah. But I never met people like them—who truly understand me and my powers. They're strong, unique, and... I feel comfortable with them. It's a feeling I've never had before."

The butler wiped away a tear. "Finally, Young Master has made some friends. But..."

Suddenly, the butler's demeanor shifted. He took a fighting stance. The trio looked at him, puzzled.

"They must prove that they're worthy of being your teammates."

"What?!" Arjun exclaimed.

Reyansh cracked his knuckles. "Bring it on, old man. I'll—"

Rohan quickly clamped his hand over Reyansh's mouth. "Big bro, are you insane? You have no idea how powerful he is. Don't be fooled by his age."

Arjun studied the butler carefully. He's right. Even though he's old, his aura is terrifying. This man has seen countless battles. A small, excited smile spread across Arjun's face.

The butler noticed it. This boy looks ordinary, but something about him is different. He hides immense power.

Smiling, the butler released a terrifying aura that engulfed the mansion. The servants cheered for him.

Reyansh, once eager, now trembled. "Uhh... Arjun's better suited for this."

Kavya teased, "Weren't you excited to fight?"

"I respect the elderly," Reyansh said, clearing his throat. "Also, Arjun's our frontline guy!"

Rohan smiled. "Butler, go easy on them. They're my team."

Arjun placed a hand on Rohan's shoulder. "Don't worry, little bro. You should've said that to me."

The butler nodded. "Follow me."

As they walked deeper into the mansion, they passed chandeliers, antique lamps, and classy interiors.

"Where are we going?" Reyansh asked.

"To the battle ground," Rohan replied.

"You have a battle ground?!"

"Why are you surprised?" Kavya said. "With a mansion like this, it's obvious."

Arjun nodded. "Haven't you seen movies where the rich guy has a private training arena or colosseum?"

Soon, they arrived at a massive steel gate adorned with a sword on the right and a shield on the left. Two swords were crossed within a shield at the center. The gate opened slowly.

Inside lay a colossal battleground, like a stadium-sized arena—inside the mansion.

Arjun leapt onto the stage. The butler followed, muttering, "Young people have no patience."

Rohan, Kavya, and Reyansh took their seats near the wall, behind a protective barrier.

On the stage, the two warriors stood facing each other.

"Young man," the butler said, bowing slightly, "I've served Young Master's family for sixty years. My name is Charlie Jones. You may call me Butler Charlie."

"Sixty years?!" Arjun gaped. "Then what is your age?"

Charlie laughed. "Roughly around 70."

"I'm sorry in advance if I hurt you," Arjun said.

Charlie chuckled. "You make good jokes. Why not you change your profession and become a stand-up comedy."

"No thanks. I don't want to get arrested," Arjun smirked.

Both fighters released their aura—Charlie's a deep, regal purple, and Arjun's a radiant golden. Then, they clashed.

Arjun struck first with a punch, countered effortlessly by Charlie's palm. Shockwaves erupted.

The servants gasped at Arjun's raw power.

"Impressive," Charlie praised. "Such strength at your age."

"Same to you," Arjun replied.

Arjun launched a high kick, but Charlie dodged by tilting his head downward. Charlie retaliated with a punch, which Arjun narrowly avoided with a spin. He landed gracefully on his right leg while rotating left leg in a circle motion and said, "You're good."

Then lightly hit the left leg to the right adjust his open jacket and said.

"But not fast enough to catch me."

Butler Charlie smirked. Attack at Arjun with more power. The battle intensified. Arjun puts his hands in his pockets, calmly dodging every strike.

The audience was stunned—including Rohan.

Charlie unleashed a powerful strike, but Arjun dodged with ease. Charlie punch strikes to ground and strong enough to crack the ground. Arjun leaned casually on Charlie's back caught him of gaurd, and tilts his neck slightly whispering, "Old man, why don't you accept your defeat?"

Charlie turned, "Sonic Punch."

Attacks with a powerful punch that released a sonic wave, that brakes the ground in its way and strikes straight to the wall and cracks it.

Arjun landed on the side of Butler Charlie Though He dodged, a small cut appeared on his face.

"Wow," Arjun said. "A little more, and I'd have lost my handsome face."

"You won't be lucky for long," Charlie warned.

"We'll see," Arjun grinned.

Their auras flared, charge at eachother and clashed again. The pure force of their punches shook the arena. They both attack at eachother continuosly. Countless punches.

Reyansh asked, "Hey Kavya, am I seeing things or did Arjun really level up?"

"No, you're right," she replied. "He has become stronger."

"Probably from his fight with that Celestial General," Rohan added.

They Think this reasonable and nooded.

But The truth? The system whispered, Shhh... only you and I know the real reason—it's me.

Back in the ring, Arjun and Charlie were both laughing as they fought.

"Accept your defeat, old man!" Arjun shouted.

"Never!" Charlie roared. "Not to a young man!"

Their powers surged.

They both hit a punch on each other face and backed slightly. Blood ripple from mouth. Sweat fly in the air.

Then both of them regain thier posture. And attack again.

"Vajra Fist!" Arjun cried out.

"Bison Fist!" Charlie countered.

Behind Arjun, a golden Vajra aura emerged. Behind Charlie, a mighty purple bison spirit formed. Their fists collided.

A massive explosion of aura shook the entire arena. Cracks ran across the battleground. Even the protective barrier trembled.

The servents was stunned. Reyansh kavya and Rohan shocked to see this.

Reyansh with confusion asked. "Wait? Did it end? Who won? "

All eyes towards the battle ground.

As the dust settled, two silhouettes stood firm—Arjun and Butler Charlie—fists still locked in combat, both smiling.

To be continued...