NOVEL NEXT Chapter 82: Rise
Flashback Arc – Chapter 9
"The Rise of The Three Souls"
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Scene 1 – The Academy's Announcement
Dibrugarh Academy – Main Building
The massive announcement screen at the center of the campus flickered to life. Thousands of students gathered around as the voice of the academy's director echoed through the air.
> "Attention, students of Dibrugarh Academy. Effective immediately, a new registered gang has been recognized within the academy ranks. This gang will operate under official guidelines, participating in all sanctioned events and turf wars."
> "Introducing… The Three Souls."
A murmur swept across the crowd. The moment those words were spoken, the entire academy exploded into chaos.
> "A new gang?! Who the hell are they?" "Wait, wait! I heard they already took down Adonish Tutty in a fight!" "No way! That guy is a monster! Who's leading them?"
The screen displayed their official lineup:
Leader: Ishaan "Ishu" Pegu
Vice Leader: Kongkan "Kai" Pegu
General: Mriganko "Mri" Doley
1st Division Captain: Kellyso Kri "Kelly"
2nd Division Captain: Adonish Tutty "Ado"
The students were stunned.
Someone in the crowd muttered, "Who the hell are these guys?!"
Another smirked. "We're about to find out."
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Scene 2 – The Meeting Room
Dibrugarh Academy – The Three Souls' New HQ
In one of the abandoned lecture halls, the newly-formed gang gathered. The room had been converted into their base, filled with mismatched chairs and an old blackboard with their gang name scribbled in chalk.
Mri leaned back, arms crossed. "Well, that escalated fast."
Kai smirked. "Yeah. We're famous now."
Ado laughed, flexing his muscles. "Damn right. Let's see who's got the guts to challenge us."
Ishu adjusted his glasses. "We need more members. We can't take on the Twin Monarchs with just five of us."
Kelly grinned. "I might know a few people."
Mri raised an eyebrow. "Go on."
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Scene 3 – The Mysterious Girl
Dibrugarh Academy – Classroom 11-B
The morning classes had just ended when Mri noticed her.
Sitting by the window, lost in thought, was a girl with long black hair tied in a high ponytail. She had sharp golden eyes, her features striking yet delicate. There was an air of mystery around her.
> Konica Deori.
Mri had seen her before—always alone, always quiet. But the rumors said she was strong.
He nudged Kai. "What do you know about her?"
Kelly smirked. "Konica Deori? She's a beast in combat. Fought two seniors at once last year and won."
Ado adjusted his glasses. "I also heard she turned down an invitation from the Twin Monarchs."
Mri cracked his knuckles. "Perfect. Time for a talk."
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Scene 4 – The Confrontation
Mri casually strolled over and sat on the desk in front of her.
"Yo."
Konica looked up, raising an eyebrow. "...What do you want?"
Mri smirked. "Your strength. Join us."
She leaned back, crossing her arms. "Join you? Just like that?"
Kai chuckled. "That's usually how he works."
Konica tilted her head. "And if I say no?"
Mri leaned in. "Then I'll have to fight you."
She blinked, then suddenly laughed. "Wow. You're a reckless idiot, aren't you?"
Mri grinned. "That's what people keep telling me."
Konica studied him for a moment before her expression turned serious. "You really want me on your team? Then tell me—what do you want to do with this academy?"
Mri raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"
She leaned forward, her golden eyes gleaming with intensity. "Dibrugarh Academy is rotten. The system is broken, the strong prey on the weak, and the ones in power don't care. My father was the principal once. He built this academy to be a place of discipline, respect, and true strength."
Her voice hardened. "But they kicked him out. The ones in charge now… they turned this place into a battlefield. The Twin Monarchs, the elites, the underground deals—it's all a game to them. I don't want to be part of some gang war."
Mri listened silently, intrigued.
Konica clenched her fists. "I'm not here to fight just for fun. I want to change this academy. I want to clean out the filth, bring back order, and make this place what it was meant to be. That's why I'm aiming for General Secretary."
Mri leaned back, thinking. Then he grinned. "So that's your goal?"
She nodded. "That's my goal. And I don't need a gang. I need warriors who will stand with me. Who will fight for something bigger than just power and control."
Mri chuckled, cracking his knuckles. "Sounds like a challenge."
Konica smirked. "So? What's your answer?"
Mri extended his fist. "You fight with us, we'll fight for you. You want to change this place? I'll help you do it."
Konica hesitated for a second, then bumped her fist against his. "Deal."
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Scene 5 – Another Recruit
Football Ground – Evening
The stadium lights flickered on as the football match reached its final moments. The scoreboard read 1-1, and the tension in the air was thick.
On the field, Dipankar Murah stood at the center, focused, waiting for the perfect moment. His team had possession, and the ball was passed swiftly between players. The opposing defenders rushed in—too slow.
> WHOOSH!
Dipankar vanished from his position, reappearing down the flank, cutting through like a blade. His speed was unreal.
On the sidelines, Mri, Kai, Ishu,Aamon and Kelly watched with interest.
Kai whistled. "Damn, this guy is fast."
Ishu adjusted his glasses. "Almost as fast as Kelly."
Kelly smirked. "Almost?"
The ball came flying toward Dipankar. Without hesitation, he leapt, twisting mid-air—BAM!
> A perfect volley. The ball shot past the goalkeeper.
> GOAL!
The referee blew the final whistle, and the match was over. 2-1. Victory.
Dipankar jogged toward the sidelines, his teammates celebrating behind him. He wiped sweat from his forehead, looking up to see Kelly smirking at him.
"Still think you're faster than me, Murah?" Kelly teased.
Dipankar smirked back. "You wish. I just let you think you're ahead."
"Oh yeah?" Kelly chuckled. "Then let's see if you can keep up with something bigger."
At that moment, Mri stepped forward. "We're forming a team. The Three Souls. And we need speed. That means you."
Dipankar raised an eyebrow. "A gang? You think I'd be interested in that kind of stuff?"
Kelly shook his head. "Not just a gang. We're here to shake up the academy. Take down the Twin Monarchs. Change the rules."
Dipankar scoffed, stretching his arms. "Hah. And why should I care?"
Mri smirked. "Because we're gonna rule this academy. And when we do, you'll want to be on the right side of history."
Dipankar looked at Kelly, who stood confidently beside Mri. For a moment, he thought.
Then, he grinned. "Screw it. I'm in."
The Three Souls had gained another monster.
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Scene 6 – The Gang Grows
By the end of the day, The Three Souls had expanded.
1st Division Vice-Captain: Konica Deori
New Recruit: Dipankar Murah
Kai grinned. "We're starting to look like a real gang now."
Ishu smirked. "Yeah. And soon… we take our first target."
Mri cracked his knuckles. "Let's get to work."