Yadav Clan – Morning Routine
Priyanshu walked through the garden of the Yadav Clan estate with a wooden broom in hand.
He swept slowly. Lazily.
A few inner disciples passed by, laughing.
"Even the broom looks stronger than him."
"Don't laugh too loud. It might break his spirit… or his bones!"
They moved on, not giving him a second glance.
Priyanshu watched them go with a half-smile.
Behind the useless motions, his mind was running at full speed.
System Notification:
✔ Passive Skill Activated: [Cloak of Irrelevance Lv.1]➤ Presence ignored by nearby characters✔ Shadow Influence Aura Spreading: +2 Influence✔ +50 Chaos Points Gained
Current Chaos Points: 2,190Organization Size: 27Influence Rank: Low
Scene Shift – Dark Heaven Society Underground Base
The base had expanded. What was once a single chamber had grown into a complex of tunnels, training rooms, dark markets, and war rooms.
Inside a sealed chamber, six members knelt before a black throne.
On it sat a cloaked figure wearing a half-mask made of bone.
Priyanshu, now in his "Shadow Lord" identity, was unrecognizable.
Beside him stood Anaya, veiled, her eyes glowing faintly crimson.
"Report," he ordered, voice calm yet heavy.
One Nightwalker stepped forward.
"Master, the Rishi target has passed the Nightwalker trial. His loyalty is rising. He's ready for deeper missions."
Another added, "The alchemist apprentice has stolen two scrolls from the outer sect library as instructed. No one suspects anything yet."
Priyanshu nodded.
"Excellent."
He stood and walked to a large table.
A map of the kingdom was spread across it.
He pointed to the southeastern sector of the capital.
"The Fang Family's caravan is carrying this month's spirit stone tribute."
Anaya leaned forward. "Shall I dispatch the Dark Blades?"
He shook his head.
"No. I want them to lose it without knowing who did it."
He turned to the system.
"System, suggest interference method."
[Searching…]➤ Best Chaos Strategy: Use beast tamers to stage a 'natural' attack.
Estimated Reward: 500 CP + 2 Territory InfluenceEstimated Suspicion: 0%
He smiled. "Perfect."
Scene – Fang Family Caravan, Two Days Later
The Fang Family caravan consisted of twelve wagons, guarded by thirty sword cultivators, and one core elder.
They moved through the Ashfall Pass — a narrow canyon known for bandit attacks and beast ambushes.
Suddenly…
ROAAAAARRRR!
Three mutated steelhorn rhinos charged from the hills.
The guards shouted, drawing swords.
But these beasts didn't behave normally. They weren't hunting for food. They attacked the storage wagons directly.
And in minutes, five wagons were destroyed.
Spirit stones rolled down the cliffs, lost forever.
The caravan barely escaped.
No one could explain it.
But someone watching from the shadows — a cloaked man with a falcon mask — smiled and vanished into the forest.
Back at the Base – Priyanshu's Cave
✔ Mission Complete: Caused Economic Disruption✔ +500 Chaos Points✔ Fang Family Reputation: -30✔ Royal Court Suspicion: +0%✔ New Title Gained: [Coinbreaker] – You gain extra rewards for manipulating trade or finance.
Current CP: 2,690
Anaya entered silently.
"Master. The Fang Family has lost half their monthly offering. The elders are accusing local sects."
Priyanshu folded his hands.
"Let them fight among themselves. Send fake evidence to the Crimson Eagle Sect — make it look like the Fang Family plotted to rob them first."
"Understood."
She paused. "Also… a girl has requested to join the Dark Heaven Society."
Priyanshu raised an eyebrow.
"A girl?"
"She calls herself Meera, claims to be an ex-spy of the Moonlight Palace."
"Is she strong?"
"She passed the Fogborn exam in 30 seconds. Poisoned three men without lifting a hand."
Priyanshu smiled.
"Promote her to Nightwalker… and keep an eye on her. If she's telling the truth, she'll be useful. If she's lying... we'll use her corpse to fertilize the herb field."
Later That Night – Yadav Clan Garden
Priyanshu sat beside a pond, feeding spirit fish with lotus crumbs.
His brothers were out on missions, earning merit.
The elders didn't even check on him anymore.
But from his position, the view was perfect.
He saw everything.
He controlled everything.
And yet… no one saw him.
"System. Show Organization Summary."
[Dark Heaven Society Overview]
Shadow Lord: Priyanshu Yadav
Executors (Heaven Rank): 1 / 7 (Anaya)
Dark Blades (Elite Agents): 4
Nightwalkers (Mid Operatives): 13
Fogborn (Recruits): 8
Cursed Seeds (Unloyal Runners): 3
Asset Slots Used: 2 / 3 (Rishi, Alchemist)
Influence Level: Moderate in Eastern Sectors
Hidden Status: Maximum
System Suggestion: Begin infiltration into noble households or sect councils for deeper control.
Reward Estimate: +1000 CP / +1 Regional Control / +Access to High-Tier Villain Skill Tree
Priyanshu's Whisper
He stared at the moon again.
"First, I take their resources."
"Then their trust."
"Then their pride."
"And finally…"
"Their throne."
His reflection in the pond shifted — it looked taller, darker, and crowned with black flame.
A king that no one would ever see coming.