Adav's meteoric rise, his quiet triumph over British industrial might, did not go unnoticed beyond the boardrooms of the Raj. His name, spoken with reverence and awe, began to circulate in the clandestine circles of Indian nationalism. Here was a true Indian industrialist, a native son, who was not merely petitioning for rights but actively building a future, outsmarting the colonizers at their own game.
The stories were embellished, passed from mouth to mouth: Adav, the child prodigy who conjured steel from thin air; the boy who humbled the English lords; the silent architect of Indian power. He became a symbol, a testament to what an unburdened India could achieve.
In the bustling intellectual heart of Calcutta, the hub of revolutionary fervor, these whispers grew into a steady hum. Young, fiery minds, disillusioned with the slow pace of political reform and angered by the economic drain of British rule, saw in Adav a new kind of leader. Not a politician, not a spiritual guru, but a pragmatic visionary.
One evening, a coded message arrived at the Pune mansion, disguised as a business inquiry for specialized dyes. Adav, anticipating such a contact, had the Codex analyze the subtle intricacies of the paper's watermark, the specific ink, and the layered meaning of the formal language. The [Social Analysis] module confirmed his suspicion: it was an invitation. A discreet summons to meet with emerging nationalist leaders in Calcutta, a city seething with intellectual ferment and revolutionary ambition.
The timing was impeccable. He was 14 now, and "Adav Steel" was a self-sustaining powerhouse. He had built his foundation. Now, it was time to build connections. His industrial might needed a political sword, a public face to articulate the vision that he, the architect of shadows, could only implement. The invitation was the first step towards forging that vital alliance. The grand game, as the Codex often reminded him, was not just about economics, but about power. And power, in India, was intrinsically linked to the pulse of its awakening national spirit.