With his squad's success growing every day, Ankit realized it was time to form a true Free Fire guild—one that would stand out, not just for gameplay, but for unity and vision. He gathered his closest friends—Yash, Sumit, and Amit—for a late-night call to brainstorm the perfect name. After a passionate discussion, they settled on "Initials," symbolizing their dream to be Free Fire's first and most recognized guild.
As the founder, Ankit took the leader's mantle. Yash became vice-leader, while Sumit and Amit filled elder roles. Determined to ensure the guild's longevity, Ankit didn't extend invites lightly—only true friends and Gyan Gaming were admitted, with Gyan earning an elder's badge for his dedication and skill.
But Ankit's strategic thinking didn't stop at camaraderie. He anticipated future threats: bans, hacks, and account loss. To protect their progress, he created backup IDs—Returner1 and Returner2—quickly topping the global leaderboard with each and inspiring his friends to make their own safety accounts. In a matter of days, the "Initials" guild controlled the top twelve global spots, an achievement few believed possible.
The rewards came not just in digital trophies. In late March 2018, Garena Free Fire recognized Ankit with a gift for his continual contributions—an in-game T-shirt. While some future content creators would receive diamonds or rare treasures, Ankit found humor and pride in this early token of appreciation.
Success soon translated into real-world gains. Ankit's channel reached 1,200 subscribers, clearing the threshold for YouTube monetization. Motivated, he planned to diversify—investing future earnings in trading and mutual funds, all with knowledge borrowed from a future life. He respected his father's skepticism about trading, so every investment came from his own income, a quiet commitment to family independence.
Meanwhile, Yash's channel hit 1,100, and the rest of the squad began investing in better tech, each inspired by the spirit and strategy of the guild's leader. Through teamwork and vision, Ankit had transformed a small group of gamers into a digital legacy—all before the fiercest battles had even begun.