Suraj Bajaj had been through a lot in life — university deadlines, the discontinuation of Maggi-flavored chips, and once a real monkey had even stolen his mobile phone.
But nothing — absolutely nothing — had prepared him for this: a room with stone walls, witch-like clothes, and boys with swords yelling, "Hooo! Haaa! Huu! Haaa
He sat up with a start.
"Where have I come? Is it some cosplay festival that looks too real?"
Just then the bell of the room rang, Ding!
A soft voice echoed in his mind.
A blue icon was seen floating in the air, as if a hologram had come out of a sci-fi movie.
A voice echoed in Suraj's mind!
📱 Divya App has been loaded... Welcome, Suraj Bajaj.
Mode: User found to be stupid. Guidance is starting...
Sooraj was stunned. He said what is this! What is going on brother! Where am I and what is happening in my head!
Just then the bell of the room rang again, Ding!
Sooraj again saw 3 options! 1. Divine App, 2. Teacher, 3. Guruji!
Sooraj says! Haha Guruji, what kind of a name is this, as if I have come in some old times! Just then, as soon as he said this! A voice came from the app, your app Nickname detected: 'Guruji' — Name accepted. Now turning on "Voice mode"...
Then a voice came from the app, "Guruji?" From today onwards you will call me this user Suraj!
What kind of a name is this! "Why would I keep such a name—"
Guruji's voice came in Suraj's head from the app! "Because, son, you need guidance all the time."
On hearing this, Suraj started scratching his forehead! And started trying to understand everything! But Suraj's little mind was not able to understand anything!
Guruji's voice was heavy, a little nasal, and exactly like that Indian uncle who gives advice to everyone at a wedding whether someone asks for it or not.
Sooraj started thinking, "What is going on brother?" Suraj mumbled, looking out of the window.
The boys were flying on swords.
Yes, they were flying.
On the swords.
He was stunned to see this! He said, Oh God, where have you sent me! How will I live here! Someone please save me!
Guruji calls Suraj. Location of this world: Agnivardhan Academy, East Wing Dormitory 108.
World: Valoria. Status: Newly recruited disciple. And in Ashaan language, you can say level: Pathetic.
Suraj said, "Valoria? Is this an anime — it seems like Game of Thrones plus Dragon Ball has been mixed together!" Suraj smiled!
Guruji said, "You have been pulled into a trial world. Your death in the real world… it was pathetic."
Suraj said, "I died?!" Hey, but how Guruji!
Guruji said, "Hey, you fell into a pit while scrolling memes. Very sad. It could have been completely avoided." Saying this, the app started laughing!
Suraj held his forehead. "This is a dream. It is just a dream. Maybe it is a reality show. All these are planted actors."
Just then the door opened with a bang.
"Hey! Are you the new disciple?"
The voice was of a robust boy, whose red hair and chirpy attitude told that he must be the most intimidating person in the class.
Sooraj points his finger towards himself and says "I… maybe?"
Listen carefully "I am Raghav Verma. Inner disciple of fire path. You are now in my area. Meaning my rules, my will."
Suddenly Suraj is shown the data in the hologram in the app Target locked: Raghav Verma. Level: spirit flame stage 3
[Weaknesses: Gets too hot, blinded by pride, left knee weak, mummy's darling, hair is not natural – it is dyed.]
On reading this, Suraj blurts out "Are you dyed your hair?"
Hearing this, Raghav's face turned ugly as if Suraj had snatched away his Rasgulla at a wedding. Raghav shouted, "Bastard—"
Then the app gave a suggestion, "Either escape, or say, 'You and your fire are both fake.'"
Sooraj looked at him and did both. He smiled and said, "Are you burning yourself or is your brain also burning? You can smell a little."
On hearing this, silence spread in the corridor. Just like two minutes of silence is observed when someone dies!
Many students started peeping from the doors. Someone even whistled.
On hearing and seeing all this, Raghav's face turned redder than a tomato. He growled, "How dare you?!"
The app again gave an emergency suggestion: Accept the duel. Defeat it publicly. Win a lunch token.
Sooraj took a deep breath and said.
"Okay, Guruji. Now let's reveal the truth about this fake Agnidevta."
And after saying this, Suraj says okay! I am ready to do a dual with you! Our match will be tomorrow morning!