Blood and Loyalty

Rising in the Dark

Part 1: Traces of Betrayal

A year had passed. A year had passed since Savaş Akıncı's release from prison, and everything had changed in the outside world. Savaş was trying to regain his old power in the underworld, but things were no longer as easy as they used to be. Betrayal was lurking around every corner. Aras was still in prison, but Emir and Yavuz Kara had made a plan to get him out. Savaş had regained his power, but there was a problem: Someone in his closest circle had betrayed him while he was in prison. This person had become Savaş's greatest enemy.

One morning, Emir and Yavuz came to the prison to talk to Aras. This was no ordinary visit. The seriousness on Emir's face and Yavuz's cool demeanor indicated that something important was approaching. When Aras saw them enter, he stood up and waited for them."We have news for you," Yavuz began, sitting down across from Aras. "There is no point in staying inside anymore. Savaş is doing business outside, but the dangers surrounding him are growing. It is time for you to get out too."Aras looked at Yavuz carefully. His cold and calculating expression was as it always was. Aras had realized the seriousness of the situation. "So, what is the plan?" he said shortly and clearly.Yavuz fixed his eyes on Aras, took a deep breath and started talking. "Savaş is gathering his power in the underworld outside. He is doing business again like before, but this time things are not like before. There are five people at Savaş's table. Five big mafia bosses are doing business together, just like before. But there is a big problem. While Savaş was in prison, one of the men at that table betrayed him."Aras' gaze hardened. Betrayal was the greatest danger in this world. "Who is this traitor?" Aras asked, there was an anger in his voice that he could not hide.Yavuz paused for a moment and then continued his words. "His name is Fırat Korkmaz. While Savaş was in prison, he slowly began to take over his trade network. He collaborated with his enemies to weaken Savaş's power in the outside world. Now Savaş is out there, but Fırat has declared war on him. This is an open war."Emir intervened. "Savaş now has to fight Fırat openly. That table is where the most dangerous trades of the underworld take place. But Fırat has become Savaş's greatest enemy. Betrayal is the greatest sin in this world. While Savaş is fighting him, you need to be out there too. Savaş wants to see you by his side."Aras listened to these developments carefully. Fırat's betrayal was also paving the way for his plans. This war between Savaş and Fırat was the perfect opportunity for Aras' revenge. But he had to be patient. "What is the plan to get me out of here?" he asked, staring at Yavuz.Yavuz nodded with a slight smile. "Rıza will get you out of here just like he got Savaş out of here. The judges and connections have been taken care of. Now it's only a few procedures left to get you out. But when you get out, you have to take action immediately. Savaş will need your help to defeat Fırat. Use this opportunity to gain his trust completely."Emir spoke up again. "Savaş is ready to fight against Fırat at any moment. But you will also have a big role in this. If you stand by him, you will add strength to him to win the war against Fırat. Also, this is a great opportunity for you to gain Savaş's trust even more."Aras was listening carefully to Emir and Yavuz's plan. There was no point in him staying in prison any longer. Savaş had to be by his side while he fought against Fırat. Aras' revenge plan had to be secretly embedded in this war. "When I get out, I'm ready to fight Fırat," Aras said with a determined expression in his eyes. "I will protect Savaş and help him. But before I forget, my real plan has not changed yet."Yavuz nodded. "We know your plan, Aras. But everything has its time. First, show your loyalty to Savaş. Defeating Fırat will make you indispensable in his eyes. Savaş wants to see you by his side, but for that you will have to do more."Aras nodded in approval. He knew that the only way to survive in this world was to take the right steps at the right time. Standing by Savaş's side against Fırat Korkmaz was part of his revenge plan. But he had to be careful. Everything had to remain secret until he had gained Savaş's complete trust.