It this were we sense the gate.
A voice a man in a suit came, as he was in the same place were Karne was when he cleared the gate, but to his eyes this forest had not gate, which was odd, next to him was Aarav, why was platinum hunter doing here you maybe asking, will he had free time and wanted to investigate as well
Aarav looked at the man. How very odd right, a gate came and then desiperd just like that
Aarav knelt down, examining the ground closely, his eyes narrowing as he noticed faint traces of energy that hadn't fully dissipated. The remnants were almost imperceptible, but to someone of his caliber, it was enough to confirm that a gate had indeed been there.
"Yes," Aarav said, standing up and dusting off his hands. "This isn't normal. Gates don't just vanish without leaving a trace. Even after they're cleared, there should be residual energy, especially from a Gold rank gate."
The man in the suit, who had introduced himself as Inspector Roy from the Hunter's Guild, nodded in agreement. "It's concerning. Usually, when a gate disappears, it's a sign that something or someone powerful was involved. But we have no records of any team or hunter clearing a gate here recently."
Aarav crossed his arms, deep in thought. "Which means either someone is operating under the radar, or..." He trailed off, not wanting to voice the more unsettling possibilities.
"Or?" Roy pressed, sensing there was more Aarav wasn't saying.
"Or the gates are evolving," Aarav finally said, his tone grim. "If they're starting to appear and disappear without warning, it could mean they're becoming more unpredictable. More dangerous."
Roy frowned at that. "Unpredictable gates would be a nightmare. We'd have no way to track them or warn people."
Aarav nodded, his mind racing with the implications. "We need to keep a close eye on this area. If this happens again, we'll have to investigate further. In the meantime, we should analyze whatever data we can gather from the residual energy here."
Roy agreed, pulling out a small device to scan the area. "I'll get the lab on this. In the meantime, should we inform the other Platinum hunters?"
Aarav shook his head. "Not yet. Let's see if this is an isolated incident or part of a larger pattern. No need to cause a panic unless we're sure."
As Roy continued his scans, Aarav couldn't shake the feeling that something bigger was at play. This wasn't just about a gate appearing and disappearing—it felt like a prelude to something much more significant. And whatever it was, they needed to be ready.
Aarav just looked at Roy. For now keep your mouth shut for a bit, the other platinum hunter should know about this when we get more information, until then this never happened
Roy nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "Understood," he said, pocketing his device and glancing around the area one last time. "I'll keep this under wraps until we have more solid intel. But if anything else comes up, you'll be the first to know."
Aarav gave a curt nod, appreciating Roy's discretion. "Good. The last thing we need is unnecessary attention on this. We have enough on our plates without adding more unknowns to the mix."
As Roy prepared to leave, Aarav turned his gaze back to the spot where the gate had been. He couldn't shake the feeling that they were missing something crucial. The sudden appearance and disappearance of a gate wasn't just unusual—it was dangerous. If gates were becoming more erratic, it could throw everything they knew into chaos.
"We'll keep digging," Aarav muttered to himself as he walked back to his vehicle. "But if this is just the beginning, we might be in for more than we bargained for."
As he drove away, the forest remained eerily quiet, almost as if it was hiding something. Aarav knew better than to ignore his instincts. Whatever was coming, he had to be ready.
The next morning arrived, as Kanra was sleeping he got a call, his eye opener as he looked at the clock it was 6 in the morning.
Karna was a morning person but this was to early even for him. Who the fuck is calling from the other side.
As he picked up his phone, as it had an unknown number, he wonder if this was wrong number, as he just picked it up.
Karna place the phone next to his ear. Hello.
Is this Karna we are speaking from the Hunters guid
Karna crushed internally wondering if he was found out, if he was found out how was he found out, or maybe he was overthinking right, hopefully
Karna's mind raced as he tried to steady his breathing. The voice on the other end sounded official, and his heart raced at the possibility of being discovered.
"Yes, this is Karna," he replied, trying to keep his voice steady.
"Good morning, Karna. This is Roy from the Hunters Guild. We need to discuss an urgent matter with you. Can you come to the guild headquarters as soon as possible?"
Karna's tension eased slightly. Roy was calling, not Aarav, which meant this might not be about his gate encounter. He wondered what could be so urgent.
"Sure," Karna said, trying to sound casual. "I'll be there in about an hour."
"Thank you. We'll be waiting for you."
As Karna ended the call, he glanced at the clock again. He quickly got dressed and prepared for the day. His thoughts were a jumble of anticipation and anxiety. He knew he couldn't avoid this meeting, whatever it was about.
After a quick breakfast, Karna headed to the Hunters Guild, his mind already working through possible scenarios. What could be so important that it required his immediate presence? He hoped it wasn't related to his unauthorized gate exploration, but he couldn't shake the feeling that something big was brewing.
Karna arrived in the meeting place, as he arrived he found Ashwatthama, Rama, Sita and Bhima and few other of the new hunters as well, as then Karna saw Roy.
Roy looked at all them. Yesterday we in the hunters guild had detected a gate, normally this would not be a problem but it came fast and then desiperd.
Karna felt him self sweating a bit. I see how long
Roy then looked at him. A few minutes.
Ashwatthama then looked at him and raised his hand. And why are you telling us things.
Roy then looked at them. Truth be told I not even allowed to tell you people this. Everyone just looked at him. I could lose my job, but why I am telling you this is worn you before shit hits the fan.
Roy's words hung in the air, and a murmur of concern rippled through the gathered hunters. Karna, still feeling uneasy, tried to process the implications of Roy's statement.
Ashwatthama raised an eyebrow, clearly skeptical. "And what exactly does 'shit hitting the fan' mean in this context?"
Roy took a deep breath before continuing. "Yesterday's gate appearance and disappearance were highly unusual. It's not common for gates to materialize and vanish so quickly, especially without any prior detection. This suggests something or someone is manipulating the gates, or possibly even creating them at will."
Rama, always quick to grasp the implications, leaned forward. "You're saying someone might be intentionally causing these gate disturbances?"
"That's right," Roy confirmed. "And considering the recent spike in gate activity, it's possible that the next gate could be much more dangerous or lead to unforeseen threats."
Sita's expression hardened. "So what's the plan? How are we supposed to prepare for something we don't fully understand?"
Roy nodded. "For now, we need to stay vigilant and report any unusual activities. We're also ramping up our surveillance and analysis to get a clearer picture of what's happening. I've been instructed to form a special task force to deal with these anomalies, and some of you will be part of it."
Bhima, his usual bravado replaced with concern, asked, "And what about the rest of the hunters? Should they be aware of this?"
Roy shook his head. "Not yet. We don't want to cause panic or misinformation. The situation is still developing, and once we have more concrete information, we'll share it appropriately."
Karna's mind raced as he absorbed the information. He thought back to his own experience with the gate and the strange feeling he had sensed. Could it be related to these new developments?
"Are we supposed to take any specific actions right now?" Karna asked, his voice steady despite his internal unease.
Roy's gaze met Karna's. "For the time being, keep your ears and eyes open. If you encounter any new gates or unusual phenomena, report them immediately. The situation is fluid, and staying informed is crucial."
With that, Roy dismissed the meeting, leaving the hunters to their thoughts and preparations. As Karna and the others left the room, the gravity of the situation settled heavily on them. The stakes were higher than ever, and the world of hunting had just become even more unpredictable and dangerous.
Everyone left the room, as they did Karna felt kinda bad, kinda his going to the gate and clearing it let to this as he was walking a hand was on his solder
Karna then let out a word not checking who it was. I didn't do anything.
Ashwatthama who had grabbed Karna just looked at him. What?
Karna turned to face Ashwatthama, confusion evident on his face. "What do you mean, 'what?'"
Ashwatthama's brow furrowed. "I heard you say, 'I didn't do anything.' What's going on?"
Karna took a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves. "It's nothing. I just—" He hesitated, struggling to find the right words. "I've been feeling a bit guilty. I had an encounter with a gate recently, and now it seems like it's causing more trouble than I expected."
Ashwatthama's expression softened. "You don't need to feel guilty. Gates are unpredictable, and we all have to deal with them at some point. If anything, you should be proud of facing it."
Karna shook his head. "I just don't want my actions to cause problems for others. I was trying to do my job, and now it seems like things are getting worse."
Ashwatthama placed a reassuring hand on Karna's shoulder. "You did what you could with the information and resources you had. We're all in this together, and we need to support each other. If there's a problem, we'll face it as a team."
Karna nodded, feeling a bit reassured by Ashwatthama's words. "Thanks. I just needed to hear that."
As they walked out of the building together, Karna felt a sense of solidarity growing among the hunters. Despite the uncertainty and danger ahead, he knew that he wasn't alone in facing the challenges that lay ahead.
Ashwatthama then looked at Karna. Plus it is not like you clear a gate on your own and then you clearing that gate made all of this mess.
Karna just looked at him, he wants to say something but he didn't, because he was sure no would believe he basically single Handley took care of a gate, sure people have typed, but does hunters, at best case lost a lip or two when People were sent in the gate to bring them back, or will dead, he had seen enough of that in the news and internet.
Karna forced a small smile, trying to hide his unease. "Yeah, you're right," he replied, his voice lacking conviction.
Ashwatthama, noticing the hesitation in Karna's tone, raised an eyebrow but chose not to press further. Instead, he patted Karna on the back. "Don't overthink it, man. We're hunters. We deal with what comes our way and move on."
Karna nodded, appreciating Ashwatthama's attempt to lighten the mood, but his mind was still racing. He knew the truth—that he had indeed cleared that gate on his own. The memory of those moments flashed through his mind: the serpents he had slain, the eerie feeling of the gate itself, and the realization of how easily he had handled it compared to the stories he'd heard.
But that was precisely the problem. If word got out that he had done it alone, it would raise questions—questions he wasn't ready to answer. The last thing he needed was more attention, especially from the Hunters Guild or, worse, from people who might not have his best interests at heart.
As they walked together, Karna kept his thoughts to himself, deciding it was better to let things unfold naturally rather than drawing suspicion. He knew that the gate's sudden disappearance would cause ripples, but he was determined to stay out of the spotlight as much as possible. All he could do now was prepare for whatever came next and hope that his secret remained just that—a secret.
To be continued