The journey to Vizag was tense, but uneventful. The bustling port city on the eastern coast of India was a stark contrast to the serenity of Port Blair. The scent of saltwater filled the air as waves crashed against the harbor. Maya, Eleanor, and Kaila disembarked from the ferry and made their way to a nearby hotel where they planned to meet Aria, the inscriptions expert.
As they entered the lobby, they spotted Aria waiting for them, a book clutched in her hands. Her blue eyes lit up when she saw them, and she hurried over.
"Maya, Eleanor, Kaila! It's good to see you," Aria greeted them warmly. "I've been studying the inscriptions we found in the book. There are references to a hidden temple near Hampi. It might hold more clues about the tattvas and Shangri-La."
Maya nodded. "We need to head there as soon as possible. Akhara won't stop until he gets what he wants."
Aria's expression darkened. "I've heard rumors that Akhara has agents searching for the same information. We need to be careful."
Eleanor pulled out a map of Hampi, pointing to a remote area. "We'll start our search here. It's a less-traveled path, but it should lead us to the temple."
With their plan set, they rented a car and began the journey to Hampi. The drive was long and grueling, but the urgency of their mission kept them focused. As they approached the ancient ruins, the landscape transformed into a desolate yet awe-inspiring vista of weathered stone structures and towering rock formations.
Maya felt a sense of anticipation building within her. The dream, the warnings, and the ancient book all pointed to this place. Whatever they were about to uncover, it was bound to change everything.
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