NOVEL NEXT Chapter 88: Assassin
Chapter – The Unseen Storm
The Arrival of the deadly Assasin
The morning sun shone over Dibrugarh Academy, casting long shadows across the campus. Students moved through the halls, unaware that something deadly had already entered their world.
At the front gates, a lone figure stood. Dressed in a sleek black tactical suit, his masked face expressionless, his presence exuded an aura of death.
The figure had arrived.
He stepped forward.
A few students noticed him and whispered among themselves. "Who's that guy?"
Before anyone could react, the figure vanished.
A second later—BOOM!
A loud crash echoed through the academy as a group of The Three Souls' members were sent flying across the hallway, their bodies slamming against walls like ragdolls. Blood dripped from their mouths as they collapsed, groaning in pain.
The gang members scrambled to defend themselves.
"Who the hell is this guy?!" one shouted.
The figure didn't answer. He simply lifted a small photograph of Mriganko Doley, showing it to them. Then, with precise movements, he gestured in sign language.
Where. Is. He?
None of them understood. But they knew one thing—this guy wasn't here for fun.
"Get him!" one of the division captains yelled.
The entire hallway exploded into chaos.
But it wasn't a fight. It was a massacre.
The figure moved like a shadow, weaving through their attacks effortlessly. His strikes were brutal and efficient. One by one, members of The Three Souls collapsed—some clutching their broken ribs, others knocked unconscious in an instant.
Even the strongest members couldn't last more than a few seconds against him.
By the time the entire ground floor was cleared, silence filled the academy. Bodies lay scattered everywhere.
The figure didn't break a sweat.
He continued walking, his boots echoing in the empty corridors. He entered Mri, Ishu, and Kai's office, scanning the room for clues.
His eyes landed on a small framed photo on the desk.
It was a picture of Ishu and Priyanshi, smiling together.
Telhe figure tilted his head.
He pulled out a small device and scanned the image, matching it with academy records. Within seconds, he had Priyanshi Gogoi's location.
Without hesitation, he left the room, stepping over the fallen members of The Three Souls as he went.
His new target had been acquired.
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Dibrugarh University – The Volleyball Match Begins
Meanwhile, across the city, the Six Warriors of The Three Souls stood on the polished volleyball court of Dibrugarh University.
Mri, Ishu, Kai, Kelly, Dipankar, and Zaolat had come for an official match against the university's strongest team, the Dibrugarh Thunderhawks.
Their opponents stood on the other side of the net, a team of six elite university players known for their powerful spikes and near-perfect coordination:
Anshuman Rajkhowa (Captain, Setter)
Siddharth Barua (Middle Blocker)
Rohit Saikia (Outside Hitter)
Deepan Dutta (Libero)
Rituraj Sharma (Opposite Hitter)
Tarun Neog (Middle Blocker)
The match was set to be intense.
The referee blew the whistle. The game began.
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First Set – A Clash of Power
The Thunderhawks started with a strong serve from Anshuman.
The ball shot across the net like a bullet, but Zaolat was already in position. With a perfect receive, he sent it straight to Kai, the setter.
Kai smirked. "Kelly, take it!"
Kellyso leapt into the air, his body twisting mid-air as he slammed the ball with incredible force.
BOOM!
The ball smashed past the blockers, hitting the ground inside the court.
1-0! The Three Souls scored first!
The crowd erupted in cheers as Kelly grinned. "Let's keep going!"
The Thunderhawks, however, weren't going to lose so easily. Siddharth and Tarun quickly set up a strong double block, shutting down Dipankar's next spike.
1-1! The match was heating up.
As the game continued, it turned into a battle of reflexes and power.
Kai's quick sets kept the team moving, ensuring that every attack was unpredictable.
Mri's insane saves prevented the ball from touching the floor.
Ishu's powerful spikes blasted through the defense.
But the Thunderhawks countered fiercely—Anshuman's strategic playmaking and Rohit's lightning-fast spikes kept the score neck-and-neck.
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Second Set – The Turning Point
The Thunderhawks took an early lead in the second set, thanks to Deepan's incredible libero skills. No matter how hard The Three Souls spiked, he dived and saved every ball.
At 16-10, it looked like The Three Souls were in trouble.
Kai clenched his fists. "We need to change our strategy."
Mri nodded. "Let's play faster. Trust me."
With that, The Three Souls switched to high-speed attacks, making it nearly impossible for the Thunderhawks to keep up.
Zaolat received a powerful serve. Kai didn't even think—he set the ball instantly.
Dipankar rushed in—but it was a feint!
Kelly came from behind, jumping higher than ever!
With a powerful cross-shot spike, he blasted the ball past the blockers.
16-11! The comeback had begun.
The pace of the game sped up dramatically.
Kai's insane sets and quick thinking allowed Ishu and Mri to land back-to-back points.
Before long—The Three Souls won the second set, 25-22!
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Final Set – The Decisive Battle
The third and final set was the most intense.
The score was 24-23—match point for The Three Souls.
Both teams were exhausted. Sweat dripped from their faces. Their bodies ached. But no one was willing to back down.
Kai set the ball high, aiming for Dipankar.
Dipankar jumped, preparing for the final spike—
But the Thunderhawks blocked it!
The ball shot back toward The Three Souls' court—heading straight for the ground!
The entire stadium held its breath.
Just before it hit—
Mri dived.
His hand barely touched the ball, sending it flying toward Kai.
Kai saw his chance.
He jumped higher than ever before—his body twisting in the air.
And then—BAM!
He spiked the ball straight into the opponent's court.
The whistle blew.
MATCH OVER – THE THREE SOULS WINS 2-1!
The crowd erupted into deafening cheers as Mri, Ishu, Kai, and the others collapsed onto the court, exhausted but victorious.
Kelly laughed, pumping his fist. "HELL YEAH! We did it!"
Dipankar smirked. "That was way too close."
Mri wiped the sweat from his forehead. "A win is a win."
But their celebration was short-lived.
As they walked off the court, Ishu's phone buzzed.
A single message appeared.
"Ishu… We have a problem."
Ishui's face darkened as he read the next words.
"Priyanshi is missing."
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To be continued...