Chapter 6
Good Bye
Siddharth got out of that dimension, holding Kriti on his back and running straight.
His mind was blank.
Again and again… the moment of Being's death replayed in his head.
Tears filled his eyes.
That usual smile… that confidence… was gone.
He reached Kriti's house and quickly created a dome around them, so that 001 couldn't detect them.
Kriti hugged him tightly.
Siddharth's thoughts were breaking apart…
"Was that… all real?"
Kriti looked at him and asked softly,
"What was that?"
Siddharth replied slowly,
"I was with him… for two years."
He paused.
"When I left… you…"
His voice trembled.
"My father had died… and I was alone with him."
Tears kept falling from his eyes.
"But… he helped me overcome it."
"I regret that… I couldn't save my father…"
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"But he gave me… so many precious and happy moments."
His smile suddenly disappeared.
"He was…"
Silence.
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Kriti spoke softly,
"There were two cards…"
Siddharth suddenly looked at them.
On the first card… something was written.
"Thank you."
He used the first card.
Suddenly—
a message started playing.
Kriti could see it too.
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Being's voice appeared…
warm, yet filled with regret.
"Sorry… for telling you that big lie."
"Yeah… at that time, I had become a bastard."
"An empty man… whose hunger was power and authority."
"I ruined my own life with my decisions."
"But when I got there… I went mad."
"How could he do that…?"
"But with time… I understood."
"My son…"
"I was drowning in my greed."
"And when I came out… nothing was left."
"I always hated myself… for what I did to my son."
"But when I saw you…
I saw my son in you."
"And I started caring for you."
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Siddharth's eyes widened.
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"Those moments with you… were special."
"And one more thing…"
"That stone… is inside the castle."
"Behind the throne."
"Stop my son…"
"My best moments… were with you, Siddharth."
"I hope… you protect everyone."
"I have a gift for you…"
"A special gift."
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Siddharth slowly looked at the second card.
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"I know… I was a terrible person."
"But I'm still asking for something…"
"Can you forgive me?"
"Bless you… my son."
"I hope you move forward… with your love…
and find happiness."
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Siddharth broke down.
"MASTERRRRR!!"
He screamed.
Kriti pulled him close and hugged him tightly… letting him cry.
She whispered softly,
"Don't worry…"
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With time… Siddharth fell asleep.
Kriti stayed beside him the entire time.
That night…
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Siddharth opened his eyes.
Kriti had already cooked food for him.
Silence filled the room.
A heavy… deep silence.
They ate quietly.
After a while, Siddharth said in a low voice,
"Your cooking… got better."
He tried to hide his sadness.
Kriti replied,
"I'll become a better cook than you now."
A small smile appeared on Siddharth's face.
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Then his expression changed.
His eyes turned serious.
His voice became firm.
"Now… I will take revenge for my master."
Kriti stood beside him… silently supporting him.
Siddharth looked ahead and said with confidence,
"Tonight…
will be the last night for 001."