[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable":3,"chapter-mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-144":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mahabharat: Shiva's Last Variable",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1857039,2464,"Chapter 144 - 142: You Braindead Fools Can Die... Relax...","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-144",144,"\u003Cp>(A\u002FN):\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drop a meme here that you find funny. Or reflects your mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guys I hope you put more comments and power stones... Which will encourage me...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would like to this time choose a local deities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--> Give me all the names you know. I would do research on them. Or you could share their story a little and their power and what they authority over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-------------------------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night had reached its deepest hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ritual grounds hidden within the forest were illuminated by hundreds of torches whose flames danced wildly against the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The preparations that had taken weeks were finally reaching their conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every symbol had been drawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every mantra had been recited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every offering had been prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five clan leaders stood proudly at the center of the massive ritual formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their minds, victory was already within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All that remained was the final sacrifice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ultimate offering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one that would supposedly attract the attention of one of theDasa Mahavidyas1and allow them to direct a devastating curse toward King Devara and the kingdom of Trivenivrata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, several frightened women had been brought forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were weeping silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others prayed desperately to every god they knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The younger practitioners watching from the edges of the gathering felt increasingly uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many had joined their clans seeking knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some sought power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others sought wisdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very few had imagined they would witness something like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet none dared challenge the authority of the clan heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest among the leaders raised his ceremonial blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weapon gleamed under the torchlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice thundered through the clearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The final offering shall begin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chants around him intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of practitioners joined together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound echoed throughout the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The symbols carved into the ground glowed brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air itself seemed to vibrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent gust of wind tore through the clearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force was so strong that several torches nearly toppled over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robes fluttered violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loose leaves exploded into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chanting faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest clan leader frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Continue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The practitioners obeyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chanting resumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the wind only grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Branches bent violently overhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust swirled across the ritual circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ceremonial flames flickered wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt less like ordinary weather and more like something actively resisting the ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several practitioners exchanged uneasy glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the younger members swallowed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Gulp!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why does it feel like the forest is trying to stop us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because many were beginning to think the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the healer’s hut, the surviving infiltrator sat upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the wind began, a wide grin spread across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Grin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grin that frightened even the healers assigned to watch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he started laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"-HAHAHAHA!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not quietly. Not softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loudly. Wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound echoed throughout the hut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The healers immediately backed away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man pointed toward the ritual grounds outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His remaining eye was wide with a mixture of terror and amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They still don’t understand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They still don’t understand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the healers grabbed his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man nearly doubled over laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly his laughter stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, pure fear crossed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’ve lost their minds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice became a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A little power...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A little hatred...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now they’ve invited death with open arms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The healers looked at one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The survivor suddenly jumped from his bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The movement startled everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rushed toward the hut entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One healer shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man ignored him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He burst out of the hut and immediately started running toward the deeper parts of the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Away from the ritual. Away from the settlement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Away from everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As though every instinct inside him was screaming to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several practitioners attempted to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed past them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice echoed through the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You stay if you want!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m leaving!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not dying here! You brain dead fools.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The madness in his voice sent chills through everyone who heard it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he vanished into the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running as fast as his wounded body could carry him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the ritual grounds, nobody paid him much attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clan leaders were focused entirely upon the final sacrifice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest among them tightened his grip around the ceremonial blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bound women trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chanting reached its peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The symbols glowed brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air became thick with spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, the elder raised the blade high above his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final moment had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—A flash of white light exploded across the clearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a split second it was brighter than daylight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone could react—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-CRACK!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bolt of lightning descended from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It struck the elder directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact was instantaneous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no scream because there is no time left for him to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No opportunity to react. No chance to defend himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lightning swallowed him whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell of burning flesh filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several nearby practitioners were thrown backward by the shockwave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the blinding light finally faded, the elder was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not injured. Not wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a pile of black ash remained where he had been standing moments earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clearing fell silent. Completely silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No chants. No voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every practitioner stared in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the clan leaders slowly turned toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face had become pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They expected storm clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark thunderheads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signs of approaching rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was perfectly clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stars shone brilliantly overhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moon hung peacefully above the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn’t a single storm cloud visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization caused fear to spread through the gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there were no clouds...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then where had the lightning come from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody had an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the temperature dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly. Violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several practitioners shivered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their breath became visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The torches flickered weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange mist began appearing between the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first it was thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barely noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it thickened. And thickened. And thickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until fog started rolling through the clearing from every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mist moved unnaturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like living water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like something purposeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire forest seemed to be preparing itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preparing for the arrival of someone important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone ancient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone who commanded respect from nature itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining clan leaders immediately gathered together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weapons appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Protective talismans were activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several practitioners began chanting defensive mantras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The confidence that had existed earlier was completely gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the leaders swallowed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be the pishachas?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another nodded hearing the guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They swore revenge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It might be them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The possibility spread rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many practitioners began looking into the fog expecting monstrous spirits to emerge at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet something felt wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The signs didn’t match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pishachas were creatures of corruption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Decay. Violence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their arrival brought foul odors and oppressive darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fog felt cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not corrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere felt terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not evil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference was subtle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the surviving clan leaders slowly tightened his grip around his staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart was beating faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his thoughts drifted toward the young survivor who had returned from Trivenivrata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward the warnings they had ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward the terror in his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward the desperate way he had begged them to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrible realization slowly formed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that they had summoned something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that something had followed the survivor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder slowly looked into the growing fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time in many years, genuine fear entered his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because deep down he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever was coming...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t responding to their ritual. It was coming because of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fog continued to spread through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It rolled across the ground like a living thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the ritual clearing, the practitioners stood with weapons, charms, and ritual implements in hand. Their earlier confidence had vanished completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody spoke loudly anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody boasted anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pile of ash that had once been one of their most powerful clan leaders served as a constant reminder that something had gone terribly wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining clan heads scanned the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every shadow seemed suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every movement among the trees caused their nerves to tighten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A laugh echoed through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehehehe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound was soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Childlike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost playful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the moment it reached their ears, every hair on their bodies stood upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The laughter carried something unnatural within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something that made even experienced tantra practitioners feel uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound bounced between the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible to determine where it had originated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several practitioners immediately spun around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others began muttering protective mantras under their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining clan leaders exchanged wary looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heard that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One asked quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because everyone had heard it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the laughter came again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehehe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time it sounded closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the younger practitioners nervously looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes swept across the fog-covered branches overhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face lost all color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trembling finger slowly rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every head turned toward the direction he was pointing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first they saw nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a large tree standing near the edge of the clearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The branch itself was almost completely hidden by shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they noticed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was lying on one of the thick branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The darkness concealed its appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All they could make out was a silhouette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The practitioners immediately stepped backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several raised their ritual staffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others began preparing defensive spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure didn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It simply remained there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly—Two bright yellow eyes opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glow pierced through the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several practitioners gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One nearly dropped his talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eyes were unlike anything they had seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too aware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too intelligent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then... A smile appeared beneath them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wide smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far wider than it had any right to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp white teeth became visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floating in the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, all they could see were those glowing eyes and that unnatural grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight alone was enough to send a chill racing down every spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several practitioners involuntarily took another step backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining clan leaders felt their mouths go dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As though it was enjoying their reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then one of the practitioners hurriedly lifted a large oil lamp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon several lanterns and torches were raised toward the branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light slowly pushed back the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw the owner of those eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clearing fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure appeared no larger than a ten-year-old child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thin. Small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost harmless-looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least at first glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature lay comfortably upon the branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One arm resting behind its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One leg lazily dangling in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked less like a terrifying supernatural entity and more like a child relaxing on a summer afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As though the branch was its personal bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As though it belonged there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As though it had absolutely no concern for the dozens of armed practitioners surrounding it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glowing yellow eyes swept across the gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the creature grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Grin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several of the older practitioners immediately recognized the description.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warnings whispered among wandering spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One elder felt his stomach sink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice emerged as a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creature immediately looked toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grin widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He remembers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That single sentence caused the elder’s face to become even paler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining clan leaders immediately prepared their spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Protective mantras erupted throughout the clearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Symbols began glowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charms activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several practitioners raised ritual knives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others began forming attack mudras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere became tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One wrong movement and the clearing would erupt into violence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the creature simply laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not mockingly. Not cruelly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost as if it found their panic amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child-sized being slowly sat upright upon the branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swinging his feet lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His glowing eyes scanned the gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he pointed toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*******************************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Author note:)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope you guys give me your opinion and idea’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-->\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New Template:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it will manifest little later into the story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would like to this time choose a local deities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-->\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t forget to review guys...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guys I have a new fic which named: Karuppan: King of Openings.\u003C\u002Fp>",2082,"2026-06-10T05:05:13.714Z",1,"novelbin.me","49b510c9d460beae4b246864552e9931f72ab8f58ee28b4db10ab2eb25bb93af","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-145","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-143",149,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-cover.jpg"]