The road covered in the dark with a smell of wet ground has stretched out without an end. After walking behind Ramabhadra, Vasusena finally reached his limit and started to become curious about the cave.
"What is this cave? Why did you bring me here?"
"It is a place that I found while roaming around. It is really a. great place for hiding also to hide. I asked you about your past and you also told me all about your past But I think you are still hiding something. But you also never asked me about my past. Can I ask you why?"
"You are a powerful person. You are living like you have no purpose in your life but when I see you looking at the sky every morning, I feel like you are hoping for something, that I can not comprehend myself. I thought it would be wise not to dig out about your past."
"So, you did noticed. You are quite a thoughtful one. Don't worry I will tell you about everything about my past when it will be the right time."
After walking for a muhurta Ramabhadra finally stopped in front of a dead end.
"Look carefully how you can use elements."
He put his hand on the wall in front of him and started to pour his aura, the wall collapsed immediately and in front of him there is a big room filled with many weapons.
"What is this place? There are hundreds of weapons here. Where and how did you get it all?"
"Don't worry about where and when I got those, I will tell you when the time comes. But for now I possessed all of these weapons. I am the owner of this cave."
"I told you that I will help you to become stronger, but do you want to learn from me all about everything? Are you willing to become my student? Are you willing to accept me as your Guru?"
The room filled with an immense amount of silence. Even the breaths and heartbeat can be heard in that room. Suddenly Vasusena kneeled down in front of Ramabhadra.
"This life is all yours. If you haven't saved me that day I have already died a long time ago. Me and my life itself belongs to you. I gladly accept you as my Guru."
Ramabhadra pleased with him.
"Hey, now get up. Don't be that formal with me. Just be enough respectful to me and it will be all good."
"Listen, In this cave there are 108 weapons that I have collected throughout my life. I have collected every type of weapons that are superior ones. There are Melee weapons as Swords, Axes, Spears l, Poles etc, there are also Ranged weapons like Chakram, Bows and Arrows, Throwing Knife etc, There are also Flexible weapons like Whips and Iron Chains."
"There are also a lot of different types of Shields for the purpose of defence yourself, but there are no Armours here."
"Who told you the Shields are only for the purpose of defence? It can be used as offensive and defensive both. Shields are more useful for attacking but because it is heavy and it hinders someone to move quickly it is not used usually. But a Shield can be deadly weapon in melee range. And I didn't collect any Armours because there is no Armour that can help you to withstand the attack that you can't withstand. If you can block an attack the armour will also block, but if you can't block that attack the Armour will be destroyed. Remember the armour gets power from the owner. If the owner crumbles so the armour."
"You want to become the strongest. For become the strongest you have to know about all the properties and use of the weapons. At least learn how to use all the 108 weapons that are presented here in front of you."
"Master, You told me that there are 108 weapons are here. But I have counted 109 here. I thought I have mistaken but even after counting 3 times it is still the same."
"Don't count the blood stained Axe hanging on the wall. It is called the 'Vidyudabhi'. That Axe is cursed and except me no one in this whole world can use it. And I have vowed I will never use it again. If you want to use it you can try to lift it."
"Yes, master I understand."
Vasusena went towards the Axe. The Axe was placed on a wooden shelf hanging on the wall with its name written on it as "Vidyudabhi". Vasusena represent his respect and gratitude towards the weapon of his master and try to pick up the Axe with his right hand. The Axe has a majestic look and has a wide blade with some ancient words written on it. He was able to hold the Axe and picked it up by only using his right hand.
"Master it is not that much heavy."
Ramabhadra smiled and said at that moment,
"You will see and you will regret it."
"What do you mea...."
Suddenly the Axe got heavier. It began to fell on the ground but Vasu caught it both his hands. But his power is not enough to hold it for long. The blade of the Axe touched the ground.
"What the hell is going on. What is this Axe? It was light a moment ago. How can I lift this Axe. No, it is not possible. Is it even possible for someone in this world to wield this Axe except my master."
He tried to pull it up but he can't even budge the Axe a little. Ramabhadra came closer to him and picked the Axe up with his right hand and placed it as it was before.
"Everything has a soul in the world. Living or Non Living, it doesn't matter. But as some Living animals and people have strong soul, Some Non Living things have also strong souls. But sometimes when a object with a strong soul has created by a person with a strong soul it becomes unique. This Axe is the one and only in the world that has a name of 'Vidyudabhi'. There are also many unique weapons in this world. You will see it when you travel the world. Remember that the unique weapons are more powerful than any ordinary weapons. It can only forged by Master Blacksmiths who have poured great amount of thier mind,soul and time to create it. Every strong person who has a name in this world has possessed one or more unique weapons. So be aware of them. I have also heard about some unique Armours but have not seen one yet."
"I will remember master."
"Every weapon has their own weakness and their own power. First learn about the weakness of the weapons. After that you will learn about their power."
"Melee weapons can be used only in close quarters as long as it's durability lasts. Normally you can only use one Melee weapon but if you are skilled enough you can use both at the same time. Ranged weapons can used from a far away as well as in close quarters. But as you use the ranged weapons it will run our and you will be in trouble. You have to become a master of ranged weapons for using it in close quarters. The flexible weapons are great in close combat but they are not good for teamwork and also it doesn't work well against a large group of enemies. It is more difficult to master it than both melee and ranged weapons."
"Everyone can use every weapon but the top warriors are fearsome because they use those weapons that are suitable them the most. They practice the weapon that much, it becomes one with their body and soul."
"From tomorrow you will come here every morning and pick one weapon and practice it for five days. Let's find out which weapon suits you the most."
"What do you think master which weapon will suit me the most?"
"It depends upon you and the weapon it self."
"You know you can not master the flexible weapons now even you practice it for ten or even hundred year."
"Why master?"
"You will know soon. If you can't understand then I will tell you myself."
"Yes, master."
"What will you pick as your first weapon?"
"Sword."
"So, you chose a sword. Which one? Broad Sword, Rapier, Knight Sword, Sabre, Falchion or Zweihander."
"I will take Zweihander, the one with two sharp edges."
"Ohh, but start with the Sabre first. It is light and easy to use. Then you can pace up with others."
"Okay, I understand master."
"Let's return to our home. It is getting late. We have also to gather food for today."
After a while they both got out of the cave.
"It really feels like an eternity in the cave."
Both of them started to walk in the direction of their home. Vasusena has learned about the cave and the weapons. He withstood the power of his master for the first time while being full conscious. In this world where power determines everything, he determined again to become powerful as like as his master.
"Master gave me a lot of information and also showed the difference of the power between him and me. I got my weapon and have to practice it for five days from tomorrow. The gap between the power is great. But I will surely become like him and surpass him someday."