Ashra sees them with an amused look. It makes him more curious about that power. Though they are still in the middle of something.
"Wow! So it's that power.
I can't believe he is really doing this. I thought he would never use that power. But I guess maybe he is not an odd person."
It may be true that Rudrax doesn't use that power in front of people. But he used it in front of him because he knew about that clown. Rudrax is not a weak person for a normal person. But that clown is giving different vibes.
"Hey, you, it's rude. I am not here to fight. I am just passing by here. You have some misunderstanding."
That clown said.
Rudrax replied in a serious tone. He is still not letting his guard down. Because he knows his nature very well.
"If you don't have any business with us. You shouldn't try to do anything reckless. Otherwise, it may be bad for you..."
The clown burst with laughter.
"You are really funny..."
He laughed loudly like a crazy person. Like he heard a funny joke. His laugh echoed through the whole forest.
His voice darkened.
"Well, whatever I don't need to stop you. Though you already know what happened with those..."
Ashra's body froze after listening that like he had heard that he didn't need to. A drop of tear dropped from his eyes onto his hand. He looked at his hand with his eyes.
He muttered under his breath.
"What did he say? He is lying...? Yeah... He is lying? There's no way it could be true. There is no chance. Never..."
Rudrax slowly turned his head towards Ashra. He finds himself in a hopeless situation. They have been living together for many years. He knows everything about Ashra well, that's why he thinks of him as his small brother.
"Hey Ashra! Why are you believing that bastard? He is nothing but a liar. Don't listen to any words from him."
Ashra feels a little ease in his chest. It might be true but he didn't think farther.
"Yeah, why am I thinking that? I am really an idiot."
***
It is the path that some people choose in their lives to find meaning in their life. They believe knowledge is a powerful weapon in every universe. This knowledge either makes them powerful or gives a sense of danger towards them. The will to discover the hidden truth about the world.
Those "Seekers" always dig into the depths of hidden truth to find everything. It might cost them their life, but they are not scared of it.
Ashra always wonders why those people spend their whole life in finding something that possibly can't exist. But he realised, as he grew, after hearing numerous tales about a myth. There is a "mysterious temple" that exists at the end of the world.
But no one ever finds it, and those who think they can find it never return. Then everyone started to believe that a human life isn't enough to find everything. They maybe really don't want to know who will try to find something that can cost their life.
That's why Ashra wants to become a "Seeker" for his dream. That's the way he can gain much knowledge about the world and learn many things from his experience.
This passion makes him different from others, though he is normal like other people, too, but he wants to believe in himself. So he will never fear of anything.
But currently, he has only one fear.
***
"Hey, you are my friend from now on!"
The clown said with an amusing tone. His body is starting to disappear slowly. Like his body bending in space.
With the last line, he said.
"We will meet again soon... maybe..."
The leaves are flying in the air. A cold air brushed through their fluttering hairs. Rudrax walked closer to Ashra before saying that.
"Are you fine, Ashra? You don't need to take too much tension."
He said, putting his hand on Ashra's shoulder to make her feel comfortable.
Ashra looks at Rudrax's face with a small smile.
"Yeah, I'm fine completely. What could happen to me?"
A smile also appeared on Rudrax's face. He is a little worried about him.
With a small sigh.
"I'm glad. But don't think too hard about what he said. He is just messing around here."
"Yeah, I know. But who is he actually? What business does he have with you, and why do you know him too?"
After a pause.
"If you don't want to tell me? Then there's no need? I'm just asking."
Ashra just casually asked him. He started rubbing his temple. He is just curious about that clown, though there is no specific reason. But his looks may be wondering why that clown wears such a clothes.
Rudrax replied to him calmly.
"Of course! It's not a big issue. But it's already too late. I will tell you tomorrow. For now, we should rest."
It's already night at that time. It had been dark around them. Rudrax just wants to say to him, we should just rest. Because they have to continue their journey early morning.
"I'm going to sleep. You should also go."
After saying that, Rudrax walked off from there.
Ashra can feel something is off about him. But he didn't want to question any further. For him, it's better that he should not know about that clown. But he is still a little curious about it.
He sighed.
"Well... I should not stay awake for long."
After saying that, Ashra went to sleep. Because there is a long journey awaiting him. They are going in the early morning too. He also doesn't want to feel sleepy during that time. But he sure is excited for the next day.
He looking for the next day. What might be new awaiting for him. He didn't know anything.
An owl is sitting on a tree branch, constantly watching him. It's still watching him with its own eyes.
...