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Chapter 14 - The loop

As they were flying through the clouds, Karthik suddenly shouted, "Rudra, stay alert! I sense a massive energy ahead. An enemy is approaching!"

​Rudra's brothers and sister, Pravalika, immediately stood tall. "Don't worry, Karthik! I'm even stronger than my brother now. I'll handle them!" Pravalika said with a confident smirk.

​Suddenly, a terrifying Tier-1 Demon appeared, riding a horse exactly like Rudra's black stallion. The air grew heavy with tension. Rudra unsheathed his sword, preparing for a brutal fight. But as the demon got closer, something shocking happened.

​Instead of attacking, the demon stepped off his horse and walked on the sky as if it were solid ground. He reached Rudra and immediately knelt down, bowing his head low.

​"My King... I have been waiting for your return," the demon spoke with deep respect.

​Rudra and Isha were stunned. "Why are you kneeling to me? You are a demon!" Rudra asked, his sword still ready.

​The demon looked up, his eyes filled with loyalty. "My King, my life belongs to your bloodline. If I do not serve you, I would rather die. I am here to guide you."

​Rudra and Isha decided to trust him for now. As they continued their journey toward the Himalayas, Isha whispered to Rudra, "Why is a demon helping us? What secret is your father hThe world was bathed in blood and fire. Rudra stood alone in a desolate landscape that looked like the very heart of Hell. Before him, a massive, terrifying demon knelt in the dirt.

​"Welcome, my King," the demon rasped, his voice sounding like grinding stones. "But tell me, Rudra... where is the Queen? Where is Isha?"

​Rudra's heart hammered against his ribs. Before he could demand an answer, he jerked awake, gasping for air. He was back in his room, drenched in sweat.

​Isha was standing by the door, looking at him with concern. "Rudra! You're finally awake. It's late—come on, you need to help train the others."

​Outside, the training grounds were chaotic. Sai and Pravalika were locked in a fierce sparring match. Pravalika was faster, moving with a grace that frustrated Sai. In a burst of anger, Sai summoned his energy and created a shimmering Spectral Bow. He pulled back the string and let fly an arrow of pure light.

​The aim was off. Pravalika ducked, and the arrow hissed through the air, heading straight for little Kamal, who was sitting nearby playing.

​"Kamal! Move!" Surya screamed.

​Time seemed to slow down. Just as the arrow was inches away from Kamal's face, Rudra appeared. With a casual flick of his wrist, he didn't just block the arrow—he froze it in mid-air. The energy hissed and crackled but could not move an inch further.

​Rudra walked over to the shivering Sai. "Focus, Sai. Don't just fire your power. Observe the light around you. Control your emotions, or the power will control you."

​Isha approached Rudra as he stared off toward the horizon. "What's wrong? You've been acting strange since you woke up."

​Rudra looked toward the frozen peaks of the North. "I have a feeling about the Himalayas, Isha. It's not just a mountain range. There is a Time Loop there. Something—or someone—is trapped in a battle that never ends. We need to find it before it Rudra looked at the divine chaos before him. To save the future, he had to fix the past. He activated his Time and Void powers, attempting to enter the loop. Suddenly, a blinding light hit him, and he stood face-to-face with the immortal presence of Lord Hanuman.

​"Lord Hanuman! And your Lord, Sri Ram... please hear me!" Rudra shouted, his voice echoing through the dimension.

​Hanuman stopped his battle. He looked at Rudra's soul and his eyes widened in shock. The 50-foot giant began to shrink until he stood before Rudra. To everyone's disbelief, the mighty Hanuman bowed his head.

​"My Lord... I cannot even look at your face. In front of your true lineage, I am but dust. How can I help you, O King?" Hanuman spoke with tears of devotion.

​Rudra realized his connection was deeper than he thought. He used his power to connect the loop, and suddenly, the world began to spin backward. Time reversed violently—100 years... 1000 years... until they landed in 3000 BC.

​As the dust settled, Hanuman looked at Rudra one last time. "There is a divine skill hidden within you that allows you to face even immortals. I help you because you belong to the legacy of Lord Ram. Go, your true fight will continue and reach its end only after 2000 years."

​Rudra bowed with immense respect and shouted, "Jai Hanuman!" As he spoke, the ancient world around him began to glow.finds us."iding?"

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