NOVEL NEXT Chapter 83: Election
The Rise of The Three Souls & The Election Battle Begins
April 1st - The Grand Announcement
The morning sun bathed the vast campus of Dibrugarh Academy in a golden hue, signaling the start of another day. But today wasn't just any ordinary day. Whispers filled the corridors, and curiosity shimmered in the eyes of the students as they gathered in the assembly ground.
Standing on the elevated stage was Sir Arojit Singh, the teacher in charge of the school's gang system, his expression composed yet authoritative. His presence alone was enough to command attention, but the anticipation among the students heightened when they noticed a group standing behind him—Mri, Ishu, and Kai.
The murmurs grew louder.
"What's going on?"
"Are they announcing something big?"
"Wait… is it about the new gang?"
Sir Arojit raised a hand, and the crowd immediately silenced.
"Students of Dibrugarh Academy," he began, his voice echoing across the ground. "Today, we officially introduce a new force within our institution. A group that has shown remarkable strength, unity, and leadership. A name that will now be engraved in our gang system—The Three Souls!"
A wave of shock rippled through the crowd. The Three Souls? A new gang? No one had expected them to rise so quickly.
Sir Arojit continued, "This group is led by determined individuals who have worked tirelessly to form a team that now stands as one of the most structured and organized in the Academy."
He turned to the trio and nodded. Ishaan Pegu stepped forward, his posture straight and confident.
"The Three Souls is not just a gang," Ishaan's voice rang clear. "It's a movement. We stand for unity, strength, and growth. Every member in our divisions believes in making this Academy a better place. And today, we present our ranks."
Sir Arojit took a deep breath and stepped forward next, announcing,
Leader – Ishaan Pegu
Vice Leader – Kongkan Pegu
General – Mriganko Doley
Then,Sir Arojit listed out the divisions:
1st Division – Kellyso Kri (Captain), Konica Deori (Vice Captain)
2nd Division – Adonish Tutty (Captain), Tanuja Borah (Vice Captain)
3rd Division – Dipankar Murah (Captain), Lakshay (Vice Captain)
4th Division – Suraj (Captain), Priyanka Morang (Vice Captain)
5th Division – Zaolat Maio (Captain), Luna Doley (Vice Captain)
6th Division – Arvind Sharma (Captain), Daisy (Vice Captain)
7th Division – Divyansh (Captain), Punyum (Vice Captain)
8th Division – Khunjon Tani (Captain), Wasana Khamhoo (Vice Captain)
9th Division – Samuelso (Captain), Peter Yanger (Vice Captain)
10th Division – Aditya (Captain), Samir Rezong (Vice Captain)
11th Division – Roshan (Captain), Riza (Vice Captain)
Each division had 500 members.
The moment the announcement ended, the entire assembly went dead silent.
Then, chaos.
Gasps. Shouts. Stunned expressions.
"Their numbers… they have over 5000 members?!"
"How did they recruit so fast?"
"This is crazy! They're stronger than we thought!"
Among the crowd, the Twin Monarch, the two feared factions—The Red Vultures and The Black Serpents—stood frozen. Their leaders exchanged uneasy glances.
"This isn't good," one of them muttered. "They're rising too fast."
Just when the tension was at its peak, another voice interrupted the assembly.
"Now, moving on to our next important announcement," said Sir Vinay Das, stepping forward alongside Ma'am Kritika Saikia.
"The Union Body Elections are scheduled from the 4th of April to the 6th of April. All 9000 students of Dibrugarh Academy will have the power to vote and elect their representatives."
A banner unfurled on the stage, listing the positions open for election:
1. General Secretary (GS)
2. Assistant General Secretary (AGS)
3. Cultural Secretary
4. Sports Secretary
5. Magazine Secretary
6. Students Development Secretary
The election campaign had officially begun.
April 2nd - The Battle for General Secretary Begins
The campus was buzzing with energy as students discussed the upcoming elections. Posters began appearing on walls, and whispers of who would stand for what filled the air.
At the center of attention stood Konica Deori, a prominent member of The Three Souls. Her determined eyes scanned the crowd as she declared,
"I, Konica Deori, will stand for General Secretary!"
Applause erupted from her supporters as she continued, "I believe this Academy needs a change! I will work for better classrooms, cleaner corridors, better canteen facilities, and proper parking spaces! If you want a better Academy, vote for me!"
Students murmured among themselves. Konica was already gaining momentum.
But in a corner of the schoolyard, a different meeting was taking place.
Standing tall amidst the Twin Monarch was Luhit Sen.
"I will compete for General Secretary against Konica Deori," he announced. "We can't let them take control of everything."
His followers nodded. The battle lines were drawn.
April 3rd - The Last Day of Campaigning
The Academy was now a battlefield of speeches, banners, and debates. Both Konica and Luhit were on a mission, gathering support for the biggest election of the year.
Konica and her team went classroom to classroom, speaking to students personally.
"We need clean classrooms, better facilities, and a student body that actually listens. I promise you all—things will change if I'm elected!"
Meanwhile, Luhit played his own game. Backed by the Twin Monarch, he promised more influence, power, and control.
"Konica wants cleanliness?" he scoffed. "That's not enough. We need real authority to bring change. Vote for me, and we'll make this Academy stronger."
While the General Secretary battle raged on, another discussion took place in The Three Souls' meeting room.
Konica turned to Mri and said, "We need someone for the Students Development Secretary post. Will you stand?"
Mri hesitated, but before they could answer, Dipankar Murah stepped forward.
"I'll do it," he declared. "I want to make sure students actually get the resources they need."
Everyone nodded in agreement. Dipankar was a strong choice.
With the campaigns nearing an end, all eyes were now on April 4th—Election Day.
April 4th - The Elections Begin
The school gates opened early, and students began pouring into the voting halls. The Union Body Election was now in full swing.
Each student held a voting card, marking their choices in secrecy. The atmosphere was tense—whispers, nervous glances, and even a few rival encounters in the corridors.
Who would emerge victorious?
Would Konica defeat Luhit and take control as General Secretary?
Would The Three Souls prove they were a force to be reckoned with?
As the votes were cast, Dibrugarh Academy braced for the results.