15Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡulrr8y18QYThe entire area was engulfed in flames from Flame’s relentless attack, and thick smoke began to blanket the region. Viyog, Darshan, Sarunya, and Chandu disappeared into the depths of the cave.
Inside, Darshan carefully carried Sarunya and helped her sit down on a large rock.
Sarunya: "Thanks, Darshan."
Darshan: "It’s okay, Sarunya..."
Sarunya looked at him and gave a small, gentle smile.
Outside, Flame’s assault on Piecus continued without pause.
"This isn't going to end if it keeps going like this!" Piecus thought. But just then, a blast of fire from the dragon's maw struck him directly. He was stunned. However, he managed to escape by a hair's breadth, crashing down from the trees and slamming onto the ground. Thinking he had finally broken Piecus, Flame landed to inspect the spot.
"There is no other way, Piecus. Give up your stubbornness! Bring them and come with me!" Flame growled, looking down at where Piecus had fallen. He froze in shock. Piecus was gone!
Flame was stunned. Enraged, he scanned the area, but he saw nothing but the roaring inferno.
"Piecus, you will pay for this!" he roared, turning his head frantically to search the surroundings. Finally, drawing a heavy breath, the dragon took flight and soared away.
Back in the cave, Darshan tore a strip of cloth from the already-ripped left sleeve of his shirt and began to tie it around Sarunya’s injured knee.
Sarunya: "Ah...!"
Darshan: "Oh, are you okay? Sorry!"
Sarunya: "It’s okay," she replied softly.
Chandu sat down, looking defeated. "God... how are we ever going to get out of here? Even if we wanted to leave, we can't. Where is all of this going to end...!?"
Sarunya: "It’s alright, Darshan. The pain has lessened now."
Darshan: "Even so, we can't let the wound get infected. This world is already dangerous enough as it is!"
He finished tying the cloth firmly around her injured leg.
Viyog: "What...!? Why is it so silent out there?"
He stepped out to investigate. The entire region was engulfed in a fierce blaze, and a thick, suffocating blanket of smoke had covered everything. Viyog watched the destruction with a mixture of shock and deep worry before retreating back into the cave.
Sarunya: "What happened, Mr. Viyog?"
Viyog remained silent for a moment, then slowly removed his cloak.
Darshan: "Mr. Viyog!"
Exhaling a heavy, weary breath, Viyog finally spoke. "The area is burning uncontrollably. That dragon is nowhere to be seen... I think Piecus might have perished." He hesitated, then added, "He... he might be dead."
The three of them froze in shock.
Chandu: "But... but then, who is going to lead us to the place you mentioned?"
Viyog sat down in silence, looking defeated.
Darshan: "We don't know what lies ahead, but we must reach the place Mr. Piecus told us about as soon as poss—"
Viyog: "SHHH!!!!"
He tilted his head, listening intently. "Someone is coming... this way!"
The room went deathly silent. Anxiety washed over their faces as Viyog stood up, alert and ready for a confrontation. But to their absolute relief, the figure that stumbled inside was Piecus.
Piecus entered, gasping heavily for air.
Sarunya: "Mr. Piecus! Are you okay?"
Piecus: "I am... I am alright."
Viyog let out a long sigh of relief. "What happened?"
Piecus: "Our journey ahead is not going to be easy. The Demansion already knows we are here. We don't have much time!"
Darshan, who had been silent until now, suddenly snapped. "Demansion, Demansion, Demansion!!" he shouted in rage. "Who the hell is he anyway!? Why is he following us!? What does he want from us!?"
Everyone froze, staring at Darshan in stunned silence.
Piecus (calmly): "We don't have time to explain this now. We must move."
Darshan: "No! I need to know the truth."
Chandu and Sarunya: "Hey, Darshan...!"
Darshan: "You and Viyog keep shutting me up with the same excuse! Speak up now. I am trapped in this world just like you!"
Viyog and Piecus were taken aback by the sheer intensity of his fury.
Piecus: "King Demansion... I do not know his origin. I do not know the world he comes from. But today, King Demansion is the sovereign of a dark empire. I cannot say he is purely evil, but the path he takes to achieve his 'good' intentions makes him look like a demon hidden behind a mask."
Piecus continued, his voice heavy with dread. "His void-like face, his blood-red staff... his very demeanor radiates strength, power, and absolute authority. To stand before him is like making a pact with death itself!"
As Piecus began his description, Flame descended near the thick trees where Viyog, Sarunya, Chandu, and Darshan had first hidden.
"Lord Demansion—" Flame called out as he landed.
With absolute majesty, Demansion walked forward. The tattered, wing-like cloak trailing behind him made him look like a dark messenger. Flame stepped aside as the ruler approached. This was he—the sovereign of the two worlds, Lord Demansion!
TO BE CONTINUED...!!
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