After that, he was chased and the rest is already known.
"I am sorry father. I shouldn't have run away from home without telling you. Please forgive me" tears began flowing down his cheeks.
"It's okay, my star," Raug reassured him, placing a comforting hand on Dresh's shoulder. "It's my fault for not believing you when you said the book was calling you. We'll figure things out together."
Dresh wiped away his tears, grateful for his father's understanding and forgiveness. Deep down, he knew that his father loved him and only wanted the best for him. The realization of his mistake weighed heavily on his young shoulders, but he was determined to make things right.
Montu, who had been silently observing the emotional exchange, couldn't shake off the lingering feeling of unease. He had overheard their conversation and was intrigued by the mention of distorted figures and the village head's true nature. There was clearly something more sinister at play in the village.
