{At Teer Investigation Pvt. Ltd., inside Teer's cabin}
Teer sat at his desk, fingers tapping lightly, lips pressed outward as he drifted deep into his own thoughts.
Teer (thinking):
The notification said "use this power until the next message." What does that even mean? An order? A warning? Or something much bigger waiting ahead? I don't know… but there's definitely something strange about it.
Knock… knock!
It was Kartik outside the door.
Kartik (from outside): Sir, may I come in?
Teer: Yes, come in.
Kartik: Sorry to disturb you, sir, but can I take a few minutes of your time?
Teer: No worries. Tell me what you need.
Kartik: Sir, I gathered the 4th Division as you instructed. I briefed them about the kidnapping cases. The recent incident has made the case bigger, and the government has increased the reward to 40 million rupees for whoever brings the first concrete clue or evidence.
Teer: Good. I'm appointing you as the head of the 4th Division. If this kidnapping case is solved, you'll get 20% of the reward money.
Kartik:What?! 20% of 40 million!?
Teer: Yes. But there's one condition.
Kartik (nervous): What condition, sir?
Teer: Whatever evidence you collect—keep it strictly within your team. And inform only me until I say otherwise.
Kartik: That's all? Understood, sir.
Teer: You may leave now.
Kartik: Thank you, sir.
Kartik left, quietly closing the door behind him. Teer leaned forward, elbows on the desk, fingers touching, a faint gentle smile forming—like a man who already knows exactly how the future will unfold.
{At IBII Office — Inside Kasi's Cabin}
Four tall, highly trained officers from the Kinal Sekdi Port Headquarters entered Kasi's cabin for interrogation. Kasi straightened his posture, his calm seriousness filling the room. With slow, measured steps, he greeted them and asked them to sit.
Kasi:
Well then, let's begin our interrogation session. I'm glad all four of you could make it.
High-Ranking Officer:
We're glad too, Mr. Kasi. We're here to help IBII and the police in any way we can. You may start.
Kasi:
How did the entire incident happen without anyone noticing? The area may be slightly restricted, but it's still close to your HQ and the administrative building. Someone should've seen something.
Officer 1:
Sorry to say, sir, but the basement remained undetected because it was built within a cluster of dense trees. Our research team found the original entrance—a hole barely big enough for a single person to crawl in and out.
After the LPG blast, cracks around the doorway made the entrance appear larger than it originally was. That's why it went unnoticed from HQ.
Also, the forest patch is small but extremely dense, so no employee usually goes there. From both HQ and the administrative building, no one reported seeing anything at the time of the incident.
While he was speaking, Vyana entered the cabin through the back door.
The sharp rhythm of her heels instantly cooled the room. The officers straightened up, stiff, nervous. Their confident tone faded as if an apex predator had just stepped in.
Her voice was silky, smooth as butter—yet predatory.
Vyana:
No need to be nervous, officers. We just want a quick summary of your findings.
Kasi (thinking):
Their tone changed… They fear ma'am? Understandable. She IS unpredictable when it comes to investigations.
The high-ranking officer gestured subtly with his eyes, signaling Officer 2 to continue.
Officer 2:
Ma'am, we don't know much about what truly happened… but the investigation done by Teer Investigation Pvt. Ltd. found a steamer drifting in the middle of the ocean near Kinal Sekdi Island.
It was discovered by Kartik Kumar, the former IBII interrogation head.
Kasi (thinking):
Kartik? Now he's doing field investigations too?
Officer 2:
The investigation couldn't locate where the remaining victims were taken. But footage from Juhu Beach confirms it was the same steamer.
Good news—using the registration mark, we traced the owner of the steamer. The police can arrest him anytime with your permission.
Vyana:
Good. Is that all? Anything more?
High-Ranking Officer (avoiding her eyes):
No, ma'am… that's all.
Vyana:
Alright. Kasi, we don't have much time. Collect the steamer owner's ID from the officers and tell the police to arrest him immediately.
Kasi:
Okay, Miss Vyana!
(Shouts) Mr. Shyam! Mr. Shyam!
Mr. Shyam rushes into the cabin.
Mr. Shyam:
Yes sir!?
Kasi:
Call IPS Parth Gupta. We need to leave.
Mr. Shyam:
Okay sir!
He left quickly. Meanwhile, the high-ranking officer signaled Officer 3 to hand over the information.
High-Ranking Officer:
Give him the details.
Officer 3:
Yes, sir.
(Turns to Kasi) Sir, may I have your number? I'll send the PDF online.
Kasi:
Send it to my mail instead.
Kasi shared his details. The officer sent the documents and the team prepared to leave.
High-Ranking Officer:
Thank you, ma'am. Thank you, sir. Call us anytime you need. Jai Hind!
Kasi smiled and shook his hand.
Vyana didn't look at them—her eyes remained fixed on a portrait on the wall.
The officers left silently, tension written all over their faces.
A knock echoed. Before Kasi could respond, Vyana answered.
Vyana:
Yes, come in.
IPS Parth Gupta entered with a bright, energetic smile, radiating confidence and strength.
Parth Gupta:
Good evening, ma'am. Good evening, sir! What's the matter?
[Chapter 10: Steamer's owner Ends]
[Chapter 11] will come soon