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Chapter 18 - Searching

3rd person POV

A figure surrounded by burning flames around him was rapidly descending to the star's surface. He landed on shore of the biggest river on the star. The burning flames vanished in an instant and the figure was revealed; it was Kaal, in his black chinos pants, vermillion shirt, white shoes, with a quaint watch on his wrist which looked a part of his existence.

1st person POV

I took in the view of my surroundings; the clear river in front of me which was countless times bigger than the biggest ocean on Earth gleaming with white glow flowing steadily, the forest filled with strange yet beautiful plants, trees taller than the biggest skyscraper on Earth, beasts roaming about the endless forest aimlessly.

I returned to myself from enjoying the beautiful scenery around me.

I peered to the end of the horizon in search of human settlement but did not find any. I walked, walked unhurriedly in a random direction I chose.

I entered the bright forest full of towering trees, brimming with vitality and almost even carpet of earth if not for slight protrusion because of roots of the trees. Man-sized leaves scattered on ground, light filtering through the trees, myriad shrubs, plants and undergrowth added beauty to the forest.

On my way I saw huge trees with brown trunk and human sized leaves on their branches. Walking unhurriedly on the rough ground which had rich earthly smell, I continued, jumping playfully on roots extending above ground.

I saw many beasts on my way. Some beasts emanated feelings of gluttony and aggression hunting, some feeding on delicious looking fruits, some beasts just wandering in groups.

3rd person POV

A man disconnected to macrocosm was traversing the seemingly unending forest.

Something seemed to pique his interest as he continued walking.

Few moments later, on his path appeared a deer. A white deer which emanated the feeling of divinity.

1st person POV

A beautiful deer came in front of me as I was travelling. I looked in her eyes as she looked into mine. She kneeled in her front legs seemingly inviting me to ride on her. I accepted her invitation as I levitated and sat on her back with my legs folded. She was about 2 meters tall so there was plenty of space for me sit comfortably.

I continued on my way but with a change this time; my new companion, the female white deer.

I encountered no other beasts in the rest of my journey.

After a day, I alighted from the back of my deer companion.

I came in front of her and touched her head.

For her kindness, I bestowed upon her the power of self-awareness.

I continued walking leaving the just enlightened white deer, hoping the next time I met her she would just be as kind as this time.

I continued walking but not for long this time as I had already found human settlement here. It was just 4 km ahead.

Up ahead was a modern city, with every building unique than the other, roads filled with people commuting on hoverboads . In the centre of the city was a outrageously big castle shining black adorned with beautiful obsidian-like substance.

However, the city even though filled with people was void of civilians' voice. It was as though no civilians had ever used their mouth to speak, nor will.

The city was surrounded by a invisible barrier and a 70m metallic wall.

I searched for any entrance to the city but did not find any, so I just decided to fly over the wall.

Just as I passed the invisibe barrier and was flying to the top of the city wall, I was attacked.

Attacked by the city wall itself, laser beams were being continuously fired at me from the wall in front of me. I exited myself from spatial dimension to dodge them.

The laser beams still hit me, even though it did not cause me any damage, the laser beams did not even stratch my clothes.

I reached the top of the city wall with the laser beams still firing at me.

On the city wall were soldiers stationed in a neat formation.

One of them, probably the leader was looking at me, though he could not see me properly because of the laser beams.

The laser beams stopped firing, and the leader continued staring at me.

Just as I was feeling creeped out, I received a notification in my head from Antya

[ Specific radio waves are being detected directed towards sir. Sir, this human is trying to communicate with you.]

I received the radio signals properly this time and heard," Sir, where do you come from? Why did you try to infiltrate our city?"

" Greetings fellow humans, I come from a far away land. I am in search of something, so I came to this flourishing land for answers."

" Sir, if you promise to bring no harm to us, I can bring you to meet our queen."

" Thank you for your understanding. I promise to bring no harm to this city and it's citizens. May I enter the city now?"

" Of course, please follow me to the queen's castle." He said leading me to the castle in the middle of the city. He was flying on a hoverboard.

I followed him, watching the vivid city below.

The city was huge, it was akin to a small country on Earth. So, the black castle could not even be seen with mortal eyes from the city wall.