Aarav crash-lands in a dense ancient forest.
Tall trees. Unknown sky. Mythic birds.
He stands up, bruised, confused.
A chime echoes.
Main Quest Activated:
Find your first destined companion.
Location: Vaitarna Forest
Threat Level: Medium
Reward: System Awakening (Stage 1)
Aarav: "First companion?! Already?!"
He walks through the forest—
—and suddenly hears a woman's scream.
He rushes toward it.
A monstrous Rakshasa cornering a lone woman.
But when Aarav sees her—his breath stops.
She is stunning.
Not human.
Eyes glowing gold.
Hair like shimmering midnight.
A faint aura of divinity.
A Yakshini.
She's wounded, cornered, and furious.
Rakshasa roars, "You will be my prize tonight!"
Aarav doesn't think—he jumps between them.
"Touch her and I'll break your teeth!"
The Rakshasa laughs.
"You? A mortal boy?"
But the System chimes:
Combat Assist Unlocked:
Beginner God-Force (10 seconds)
Golden light explodes from Aarav's fist—
—and he punches the Rakshasa through three trees.
Aarav: "…WHAT?!"
He collapses, power drained.
The Yakshini approaches him, astonished.
"You saved me… mortal. Why?"
Aarav blushes.
"I didn't want you to get hurt."
She kneels before him.
"You earn my respect… and my interest."
Her face is close.
Her aura warm.
Destiny Connection Detected:
Yakshini Princess "Tanishka"
Bond Level: 0 → 1
Power Unlocked: Spirit Healing
Aarav: "Wait—princess?!"
Tanishka smiles mischievously.
"You saved a princess.
You belong to me now, hero."
Aarav turns red.
The System pings:
First Companion Acquired.
Path to Godhood Begins.