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Chapter 29 - END OF POWERS

The saint continued, "He worships Goddess Kaali, but what he doesn't realize is that if Kaali is worshipped by the righteous, evil cannot prevail. When you enter the cave, you will see a small temple dedicated to Devi Kaali at the entrance. Behind the temple, you will find a flowing stream. You must bathe in that stream and collect some of its water. Under the statue of the goddess, there are many pearls of different colors. You need to collect the green and blue pearls and immerse them in the water you've collected.

The key to opening the cave lies in a yellow pearl, which you must find. It is hidden behind the stream, but retrieving it won't be easy. Be cautious. His power is sealed within the pearls. Once inside the cave, you will find a larger statue of the Mother Goddess. You must break the pearls under her feet and wash her feet with the holy water. Only then will the goddess destroy him. But remember, it won't be as simple as it sounds. This bow and arrow, along with the sword, are magical weapons—they will only function if you are destined to defeat him.

These weapons will only obey if their owner's blood touches them." Rudra took the bow, but as soon as he touched it, a jolt of electricity surged through him, causing him to drop it. Seeing this, the saint said, "This bow has belonged to your family for generations. Drop some of your blood on it." Rudra did as instructed, and the bow returned to his hand. The saint then handed the sword to Prakash, who followed the same process.

After receiving the magical weapons and partaking in the blessings (prasad) of Shiva, they set off for the cave's location, as directed by the saint and their spies. Upon arrival, they saw no sign of a temple or anything else. Suddenly, both Rudra and Prakash felt their feet stuck on a rock. The landscape shifted before their eyes, revealing that the rock had a hidden mechanism that opened the cave entrance. As described, a stream appeared, and a small temple dedicated to the goddess came into view.

The path leading to the temple was lined with countless pearls, all in different shades of the rainbow, creating a mesmerizing scene. The number of pearls made it impossible to tell which ones were real. Both Rudra and Prakash closed their eyes, and the faces of Tracy and Stella appeared before them—Tracy wearing a yellow glowing gown and Stella in a blue shining gown. The two women transformed into pearls of the same colors.

Rudra and Prakash awoke and realized that the shining yellow and blue pearls were the real ones. Among the vast number of pearls, they spotted a bright, diamond-like pearl. They bowed and prayed to Kaali, and suddenly all the pearls vanished except the blue and yellow ones. Rudra picked up the yellow pearl, and Prakash took the blue one. As they continued, the pearls began to emit a bright light, guiding them to the goddess's feet.

There, they found a radiant green pearl beneath her feet. As they walked further, they encountered a horrifying scene—many skeletons lined the path, emitting dreadful noises. Bloodthirsty souls appeared before them, hurling blood in their direction. It was a terrifying sight.

Both Rudra and Prakash had never experienced emotions like these before. They had only heard tales of terrifying vampires lurking in the deepest caves, with their dripping, haunted corridors. They had scaled towering mountains in search of blood-soaked trolls. They had conquered many battles, gained favor from foreign kings, and journeyed great distances to defeat the infamous Black Gol of Karaganda in his lair. But none of these past challenges could compare to the dark, fiery horror that surrounded them now. The hunts for monstrous creatures in foul dens and grim pits paled in comparison to the madness they faced here. Being in this cursed place felt like a twisted mockery of life itself.

Both of them pushed their way through, like insects burrowing into the heart of evil. They wielded clumsy clubs, brutal axes, and wicked sickles—none of which seemed to harm the spirits that haunted the cave. In the end, Prakash raised the magical sword and swung it at the skeletons and souls, and to their surprise, the spirits began to disappear.

Finally, a soul appeared before them. Rudra attempted to strike, but the soul spoke, "Thank you, young man. We have been trapped here for years, sacrificed by evil men to the Goddess. This sword has set us free. You will succeed in your mission." The soul vanished, and a stream of water flowed from behind the temple. They entered the stream, noticing how the flowers bloomed along the path as though welcoming them.

After bathing and collecting the sacred water, they entered the temple, prayed to the Goddess, and retrieved the green pearl. To their surprise, a cave opened up before them. The atmosphere was eerie and filled with terror—vampires and witches appeared along their path, but both fought like warriors, pressing forward until they reached a small, dark cave. There, they were attacked from both the front and rear in the darkness.

After ten minutes of intense battle, the pearls began to glow in the water, illuminating the cave. They saw a figure in a black robe seated on a throne. Rudra told Prakash, "Quickly! Find the statue of the Goddess and follow the saint's instructions. I'll distract him!"

Prakash took the water and pearls, and the green pearl began to shine, guiding him toward the statue. Meanwhile, Rudra fought Aakash, who laughed at the sight of Rudra's bow and arrows. "You think that will defeat me? I possess a far more powerful weapon." He lifted a trident and struck at Rudra. In that moment, Prakash reached the statue, freed the trapped souls, and touched the statue's legs with the yellow pearl. The pearls shattered, and Aakash's power began to fade.

A beam of light shot from the Goddess' eyes, and Aakash's body was torn in two. His spirit rose and hissed, "You may have destroyed my body, but I will return, stronger than ever." With that, his soul disappeared. The cave transformed into a beautiful place, and Rudra and Prakash returned home.

After the cave killing, Rudra and Prakash return victoriously but the people are affected with many kinds of diseases, due to Black Dragons black magic attack. The country still facing an Evil aura and people started migrating to different places. Slowly and gradually the Kingdom covered into the forest. That forest is named as Black Forest. Rudra and Prakash also left the place and they travel long distances. 

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