11:23 AM - Dakka 3rd
In a part of Dakka 3rd, now an empty land, people were gathering. Helicopters flew all over the city.
"Yesterday, over 100,000 people died. Today, there will be the biggest prayer we've seen so far. People are gathering in Dakka 3rd to attend the prayer. If you can't attend, pray for their souls from your position. No matter which religion you follow, prayer is always positive for the world and society," a reporter said from the crowd.
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Tamim's House-
"Did you tell all this to your parents? What did they say?" Tamim asked Fahim.
"I didn't have to say much. Obviously, they told me to stay away from these things," Fahim replied.
"Did you tell them the reason you came back to life?" Tamim asked.
"Yes, I did. Still, they told me to stay away," Fahim said.
"So, what are you going to do?" Tamim asked.
"I don't know. I feel like the creature summoning news I saw is connected to Fjink," Fahim said.
"Creatures? What do you mean?" Tamim asked.
"You haven't watched the news, so you don't know," Fahim said, picking up the remote and turning on the TV.
The TV turned on, showing a news broadcast.
The News-
"Breaking news! About half an hour ago, BSSB Hospital and Jail were attacked by criminals working under Dr. Shohan. The attack was intended to rescue Dr. Shohan. This was not a small attack. They planned to escape with Dr. Shohan and then explode the hospital and the jail entirely. In this attack, several people died, including 8 criminals and 7 BSSB police officers. BSSB officials do not want to reveal more, but we have information that Dr. Shohan was unable to escape. All other BSSB police and officers survived.
They mentioned that a superhero saved everyone before the explosion could happen and gave special thanks to the superhero, though they did not reveal the name."
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"Are you talking about this?" Tamim asked.
"No, I am not talking about this. It's a new issue. Still, it's critical. People are dying, and I'm doing nothing," Fahim said with frustration.
"Dude, it's not your fault," Tamim said.
"I know, but I am supposed to save people. I am not doing anything," Fahim said.
"What's that?" Tamim asked, seeing a glowing object floating beside Fahim.
"What?" Fahim asked.
"That glowing object, what's that?" Tamim said.
Fahim looked and saw it. "You can see it?" he asked.
"Yeah, I can see it. What's that?" Tamim asked.
"Wait a second," Fahim said and touched the glowing object. A magical window popped up.
"Can you see this?" Fahim asked.
"Wow, what's this?" Tamim said.
"Can you see this?" Fahim asked again.
"Yes, it's like a screen floating in the air with things written on it. It looks like a floating hologram," Tamim said.
"So you can see this," Fahim said.
"Is there a problem if I can see this?" Tamim asked.
"If you can see this, other people might be able to see this too. Still, I'm confused. My parents did not see this. In front of a mirror, it is also invisible," Fahim said.
"Try it in front of the mirror," Tamim suggested.
Fahim stood in front of a mirror and saw that the system was not visible in the mirror.
Seeing this, Tamim said, "That's weird. Why can't mirrors see this?"
"It's because it's invisible, but my eyes can see this. Now you can see it too. That's strange," Fahim said.
"What is the use of this screen? What's this?" Tamim asked.
"It's a book. A book of magic named Heva," Fahim said, holding the glowing object, which then turned into a book.
"Oh, I see," Tamim said.
"It is said this book has infinite pages. No matter how many pages I turn, it will never end," Fahim said. "I don't know any magic yet. To read spells, I need to understand the language. Before I learn that, I can't perform any magic."
"So, you have no power now?" Tamim asked.
"No, I still have the speed, strength, and durability I had. This glowing object can shape-shift based on my command," Fahim said.
"Wait, did you say infinite pages? Doesn't that mean infinite weight?" Tamim asked.
"I don't know. It feels heavy when I hold it, but it can't be infinite weight," Fahim said.
"Give me the book," says Tamim.
"Yeah, okay," replies Fahim, handing the book to Tamim. As soon as Tamim holds the book, its weight exerts intense pressure on his hand, causing it to rip off. The book falls to the ground, and as soon as it lands, the weight creates an earthquake, shaking everything nearby.
Seeing this, Tamim uses telekinesis to lift the book with his mind.
"What the hell just happened?" says Fahim in shock. "Are you okay?" he asks, taking the book back.
"I'm alright," says Tamim, regenerating his hand while the severed hand on the ground fades away.
"This book is dangerous. You should keep it in screen format," Tamim adds.
"Yeah, I guess," says Fahim, changing the book back to its window screen format.
"I've never lifted something this heavy," Tamim says.
Suddenly, the TV report blares, "Breaking news: In Khulna, a monstrous black creature was summoned a few minutes ago. Reporter Sami will be talking with us from there."
Both look at the TV.
The screen shows the chaotic situation in Khulna.
"The same type of creature as in Dubai, Karachi, and a few other countries has just been summoned here. As you can see, police and military are trying to stop it, but it is withstanding every attack. Soul Sorcerer will be taking the lead soon," says the reporter in Khulna named Sami, recording the situation from a distance.
Seeing this on TV, Tamim asks, "Is this what you were talking about?"
"Yeah, I was talking about this," says Fahim.
"What are those police doing? Bullets and missiles won't work on it," says Tamim.
"How do you know that?" asks Fahim.
"Faria and I fought with a creature like this yesterday. There's a brain-like object inside. If someone destroys it, the creature will die," explains Tamim.
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On a Street -
A police presonar car full of criminals sped through the streets.
Those criminals were talking to each other.
A criminal with 788 tag in his criminal costume was saying to another criminal with 321 tag " So..we raped that woman and leaved her alive. I wanted to kill but still I didn't, I don't know why but I was somehow scared."
321 tagged guy said " How many people raped that woman together ? Just curious."
" There were 8 people including me . To be honest I regret what I did because of my current state in jail but if I were not Caught I would never feel guilty for my work. I am truly a evil person who doesn't feel guilty after raping a woman " Says 788 tagged guy
Dr. Shohan sat among them, handcuffed sitting with eye closed and no emotions in his face lost in thought , suddenly Shohan smiled and started laughing loudly. "Ha ha ha ha ha. Stupid mutherfucking humans"
788 tagged guy snapped, "Hey, what's your problem? And who are you calling mutherfucking?"
"Seems like you don't know me. How amusing," Shohan replied with a sinister smile.
"So what are you, a minister or president? You're just a criminal like us," 321 tagged guy scoffed
"Minister? President? No... I'm the nightmare that keeps them awake at night." Says Shohan slight smile.
788 tagged guy with mocking voice said " Funny how you speak shit out of nowhere. I think you are some kind of mentally asshole that lives in his bullshit fantasy. At least the way you are talking shit is enough for anyone to know that"
Shohan leans in, voice cold and menacing "I'm the one they call when they need to erase an entire family, down to the last screaming child. They tried to lock me away, but all it did was give me time to plan. While you're rotting in here, I'm out there—every whisper in the dark, every shadow that moves when it shouldn't. You think you're safe because you're behind bars? You'll wish you never heard my name when the time comes."
The car erupted in laughter at Shohan's words.
"Go ahead, laugh. Soon... very soon, I will be the one laughing at you and the entire world," Shohan thought to himself, smiling ominously.
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Minwhile in Khulna-
A portal opened, from it, three people in Soul Sorcerer outfits stepped out. One of them was a woman, and the other two ware men. One of the men was Nadim.
The woman with a "Hena" tag on her costume looked at the creature and said, "This doesn't look like a soul or spirit."
"It has no soul inside either," said Nadim.
Another man, wearing a "Douro" tag, remarked, "It doesn't matter. We're here to destroy it. We should focus on that."
"No, there are only few Soul Sorcerers left in the country. We can't attack without knowing what it is," said Nadim, concerned.
Ignoring the caution, Douro expanded his body using an Elephant soul, grabbed a sword, and charged at the creature. He reached the creature, dodging its fluid and tentacles.
Seeing this, Hena was reminded of the moment when Arij was dodging the three-headed monster the previous day, only to be killed the next moment when the monster grabbed him.
Hena screamed, "Douro, watch out!"
Douro turned to see the creature about to grab him from behind. Suddenly, Nadim flew in front of the creature and attacked with his sword, severing a part of the creature but destroying his sword in the process.
Douro prepared to attack the creature with his sword.
"Douro, dont.. " shouted Nadim.
Before they could react, the creature bit off Douro's head and devoured it.
"Nooo, Douro!!!" screamed Hena.
The creature then targeted Nadim. Nadim quickly flew backward using his soul wings. As he retreated, the entity turned its attention to Hena and swiftly approached her. Seeing this, she began to create her sword.
The creature reached her and was about to strike when Nadim, in his dragon form, attacked it from above, buying Hena precious seconds to get away.
Hena quickly retreated.
The dragon form hit the creature, causing it to scream as it grabbed the dragon and sucked out all its energy. Nadim reverted to his normal form and began to fall.
[ Dragon form is made with pure soul energy ]
The creature extended its tentacles to catch Nadim. Hena quickly reacted, jumping and catching Nadim, then swiftly reaching the other side. She placed him on the ground.
"I can't move, it has consumed all my soul energy," Nadim said weakly.
Hena transformed into her true soul form as the creature charged toward them. She picked up Nadim and started running, dodging the creature's continuous attacks.
"Hena, you can leave me. If you run while carrying me, your speed will drop, and you won't survive. Please, save yourself," pleaded Nadim.
"No, never. We lost Douro a few moments ago. I'm not going to lose you now. If I die, I will die with you," Hena replied resolutely.
"Hena, why are you saying things like this?" Nadim asked, bewildered.
"I don't know, maybe because I love you.I always wanted to say this but i was your senior so i was scared to ask a junior out. Now I can't lose you. I regret what I did a few moments ago. I was scared to attack, but now all I want is to save you," Hena confessed, her voice filled with emotion. She started running faster, her resolve unshaken.
The creature caught Hena's leg and pulled her inside. Nadim fell to the ground, helplessly watching as the creature prepared to consume Hena. Desperately, he tried to stand but failed, utterly drained of energy.
"Henaaa! Nooo!" Nadim screamed, his voice breaking with anguish as he saw the creature devour Hena.
Overcome with rage and grief, he struggled to rise but couldn't.
The creature turned its attention to Nadim, ready to attack.
To be continued....