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Chapter 2 - the roar of justice

Abhimanyu's body was now surrounded by a red aura.

Stones, debris—everything around him began to levitate in the air.

The tiger-monster stared at him… as if it had recognized him.

But this Abhimanyu was no longer the same.

They now stood face-to-face — no longer just a man and a beast, but two wild tigers. Nothing could stop their clash now.

The battle of the jungle was raging in the heart of Kolkata.

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Abhimanyu (his voice filled with pain and rage):

"You… dared to touch my sister…?"

The tiger let out a ferocious roar—so loud that the entire city trembled.

In a flash, it lunged at Abhimanyu!

With claws like swords, it attacked — but Abhimanyu raised his Aura Sword and blocked the blow.

The tiger was stunned — how could a human stop its strike?

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Abhimanyu:

"You think… this time you'll be able to kill me?"

They clashed — and the impact sent shockwaves through the street.

Debris flew into the air as buildings crumbled.

Suddenly, Abhimanyu landed a powerful kick — the tiger was flung into the sky.

Before anyone could react, Abhimanyu leapt after it —

And slashed deep into its shoulder with his Aura Sword.

The tiger's scream made the earth tremble.

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Abhimanyu (shouting):

"I told you… stay away from my sister! What had she ever done to you!?"

He punched the tiger mid-air — brutally.

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Abhimanyu (tears in his eyes, furious):

"Why did you all do this…!?"

He kicked the tiger in the stomach… then slammed it into the ground with immense force.

The tiger rolled over, roaring in pain… but its strength was fading.

Abhimanyu walked toward it… eyes glowing red… his face burning with rage.

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Abhimanyu (with fire in his voice):

"You beasts killed MILLIONS of people…

So many children were orphaned…!

Why!?"

The tiger remained silent — just a beast made for destruction.

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Abhimanyu (staring straight at it):

"Yes… in the end, you're just a monster.

And to destroy you…

I must become a monster too."

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Suddenly… the tiger spoke.

Tiger (in a deep voice):

"You're asking… what I did?

Can you even speak?"

Abhimanyu (shocked):

"You can talk!?"

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Tiger (looking straight into his eyes):

"Yes… I am the King of Beasts.

I've eaten thousands of humans…

I can talk."

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Abhimanyu:

"Then why did you do this!?"

Tiger (with a faint laugh):

"Hahahahaha…

Because humans took everything from us."

Abhimanyu punched him in fury.

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Tiger (still speaking):

"Humans slaughtered my family in front of me…

Burned my jungle to ash…

Displayed us in circuses and laughed…"

Abhimanyu punched again — but this time, his rage felt different.

The tiger's voice grew deeper.

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Tiger:

"The dumbest human… became wise.

But the wisest beast — is now extinct.

You all don't even know… why this is happening."

Abhimanyu stared at him… confusion in his eyes.

The tiger lay on the ground, covered in blood… but still speaking.

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Tiger (tired, with a faint smile):

"My end is near…

But this is all… karma.

What humans did… they're now paying for it."

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Abhimanyu walked toward Kreeti…

But just then — the tiger stood up again.

Bleeding heavily… but standing tall.

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Tiger (one last time, staring hard):

"You're a great fighter…

But if you truly are a good human, then listen —

Over 500 species have gone extinct in just 100 years.

Nature was destroyed by your hands…

And by the time you realized it… it was already too late."

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Tiger (with fire in his eyes):

"I am — the King of Beasts.

Hope of Beasts.

Protector of Nature.

I will destroy you.

This isn't revenge… it's justice.

In war, both sides think they're right…

But the truth is — no one is ever truly right in war."

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At that moment, Abhimanyu drew his Aura Sword —

And in a flash, sliced off the tiger's head.

The head hit the ground…

And Abhimanyu stomped on it with force —

Crushing it completely.

The tiger's blood flew into the air.

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Abhimanyu's aura gradually began to calm.

The Aura Sword vanished.

He was exhausted… but the story wasn't over.

He glanced once at the tiger — its head crushed.

Suddenly, a wave of pain surged through his entire body.

His head split with pain… his body burned.

But he ignored it…

Because his eyes had fallen on Kreeti —

Lying on the ground — completely still.

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Abhimanyu (screaming):

"KREETI!!"

He ran toward her.

But suddenly… his legs faltered…

And he collapsed.

He stretched out his hand toward Kreeti…

Abhimanyu (gasping for air):

"Kreeti… I won't let anything happen to you…"

But darkness clouded his vision.

Everything blurred… everything froze.

Slowly… his eyes began to close…

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Silence… then horror.

From behind a crumbled wall, three children emerged.

Their faces filled with panic.

But suddenly… a sharp, rotting stench filled the air.

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Ishan (nervously):

"Guys… look ahead…"

Yash peeked past Ishan —

And was horrified…

Everywhere — human remains… rotting corpses…

And over them — bug monsters devouring the flesh.

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Tears flooded Anaya's eyes.

Her throat dried up.

Anaya (guttural scream):

"We… we were running from one mantis… and now we're surrounded by THOUSANDS of insects!!"

Ishan quickly covered her mouth —

But it was too late.

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The bug monsters had seen them.

Their mouths still full of human flesh…

Their yellow eyes hungry…

Hot red blood dripped from their bodies.

The children trembled in fear…

Yash suddenly looked back —

Yash (screaming):

"GUYS!! LOOK BEHIND YOU!!"

Anaya and Ishan turned around…

But before they could even react —

A red claw slashed across Anaya's chest.

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Ishan, still holding her hand —

Fell back in shock.

Ishan (shocked):

"This… this is the same… the same Mantis Monster… it followed us here too…!"

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The mantis lifted Anaya into the air.

Her eyes were lifeless.

Yash and Ishan could only watch…

Speechless… helpless…

Tears streamed down their faces.

And then —

The mantis tore her body apart.

Blood splattered everywhere.

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The bug monsters surrounded Anaya's scattered remains…

And began devouring every piece…

Yash and Ishan — were broken.

Their souls trembled.

One bug monster now stood before them…

They had lost all hope.

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But just then…

A shadow…

A warmth spread through the air.

Every monster froze in place…

A strange energy filled the atmosphere.

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Yash (confused):

"What's happening… why are these monsters… stopping?"

Ishan (nervously):

"I don't know… maybe they're… AFRAID of something…"

Yash:

"Afraid? What could they possibly be afraid of?"

Ishan looked up…

And said —

"Maybe… that man."

Yash slowly lifted his head — and screamed in shock —

"How… how can it be him!?"

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To Be Continued…

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