"Dhampi kingdom launched an all out attack on the Harappa region near the border of lanka province so all the resources were poured to secure the land.", the man said.
Advitya was completely shocked and his worry for the safety of his parents grew. His village came in the southern part of lanka province but still it doesn't mean that the southern part is unaffected and there is always the uncertain future.
The investigator sensing his worry reassured him "The southern part is completely unaffected, don't worry."
Advitya nodded but the unease in his heart still didn't vanish and just nodded to the investigator and left from the exit.
Advitya was now sitting in his room along with Saksham, he turned to Saksham and said
"Saksham how near you used to live to the border of Harappa region?"
"My village borders the Harappa region."Saksham replied.
"You must be devastated hearing the news."Advitya said with a look of worry.
"I don't have any lingering attachments from my village."Saksham replied evenly.
Advitya just nodded not wanting to press on the matter and started writing a letter to his family asking about their wellbeing.
"I asked about where the dead bodies are being kept, Advitya.They are being kept in the adjacent building of the health department."Saksham hesitatingly said.
Advitya felt a jolt in his heart; he was still mourning for the loss of Sneha and hoped at least he could find her body.
Advitya and Saksham made there way to the building and while walking Saksham looked towards Advitya and said
"The investigator told me Elder Dharampal could have saved his life but he died protecting us, why do you think he did that Advitya?"
Listening to Saksham Advitya thought 'They are trying to remove any potential seeds of hate.'
"That was his duty, Saksham and that's why he was such a great man. A man has duties from the moment he is born he must fulfil certain responsibilities for him his duty was protection. He did what he could do best to fulfil it,"Advitya replied.
"But my question still stands, Advitya why? He could have escaped. Why did he sacrifice himself for us? We are so weak and our future is still uncertain.", Saksham shot back with a look of frustration.
"Young will only carry the true weight of his duty when the time is right, until then it's the elders who keep the young pups safe so one day they can truly realise their duties. Also Elder Dharampal was a man of duty and honour; men like him are rare."Advitya replied with a smile.
"Will you be like him, Advitya?"
"Me? Nahhh. But I can't say anything. I guess I will be what conditions need me to be." Advitya chuckled.