NIHAR ( HILL OF DEAD )

28-2

One of the elders stood up and shouted...
" YOU IGNORANT FOOLS, BOW DOWN NOW IF YOU LOVE YOUR LIFE!"
It made a huge impact on the whole crowd even the bulky guy who was moving towards the semi-circle took a few steps back and kneeled.
After everyone kneeled to him, the guy on the corpse mountain said.

How many centuries have passed? 700-800 years? I didn't keep track.. but seeing you again, my children, it brought me joy.."His voice echoed throughout the village not due to its volume but because the entire atmosphere was hushed.. as if the whole world paused to hear him. Many were bewildered but the elders were overwhelmed with emotions. Tears of joy streamed down their faces."O mighty lord of the Mountain, have you returned to us? Is it time for us to atone for our forefathers' transgressions? If so, I willingly offer my life and pledge my soul to your service until my very essence is depleted.."The eldest among them spoke. The one who was perplexed quickly understood the situation. The revered lord of the Mountain The deity they revered stood before them The deity that was slain by their ancestors had returned..." Nonsense, this cannot be the Mountain lord.."The burly man who had been kneeling moments ago rose to his feet. He was resolute." You will forever remain an ignorant fool, won't you?"The elder said as he tried to make him bow down." Move aside old man, I refuse to acknowledge this individual as our mountain god and besides, it's all just a tale concocted by the village head."He voiced his dissent...

" Stop saying nonsense in front of our lord, if you anger him you won't get away easily.."
Elder insisted but the bulky guy wasn't ready to listen...
"If he is a god then he should prove it to us and perform a miracle.."
He said which made the crowd overcome the fear a little bit
Everyone started shouting and gossiping among themselves...
Elders tried to stop them but it was useless
Until the god himself raised his hand to stop them all.

The god's face remained hidden by the attire, but a surge of electricity coursed through everyone present. The intensity was so overwhelming that it silenced all other sounds in the vicinity. Then, the god spoke."Esteemed elders of this village, fear not. I understand that there may be some individuals among the younger generation who are still going through a rebellious phase. I shall prove it to you. However, I must inform you that I have recently resurrected myself from the dead, and as a result, my powers are diminished. The mountain before you is a testament to my abilities. But before I explain further, observe this."The god gestured towards the forest, the very same forest they had all emerged from. In an instant, a massive explosion engulfed the entire expanse, which accounted for over 60% of the lower village. The force was so immense that debris was sent flying in all directions, and the sky became a sea of flames. The devastation left in its wake rendered everyone speechless. The forest, once teeming with life, was completely obliterated. Not a single trace remained. Those who were bewildered by the events turned their attention to the god, who remained perched atop a mountain of corpses.

" O' GREAT LORD, FORGIVE THIS IMBECILE FOR DOUBTING YOU... I'D MAKE SURE TO
NEVER LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN."

In the elder's eyes, there was a mixture of fear and unwavering faith. It was this faith that fueled them, allowing them to remain steadfast even in the face of an explosion. their gaze remained fixed on the magnificent form of his god. All doubts had vanished, replaced by a deep conviction. This was the god they worshipped, and even the burly man who had previously challenged the deity now humbly bowed before him, his voice silenced."Now, the purpose of my visit here is to reveal the truth," the god spoke, capturing everyone's attention. Eager ears perked up, ready to receive the revelation."The reason behind these senseless killings is to keep me sealed away, preventing my return to haunt you all. However, the story you have been told is far from the truth," the god continued. He then produced the severed head of the Ved family's leader, emphasizing his point. "For centuries, they manipulated the narrative to exert control over you all. They sought to dominate the humble village where I once resided. These wolves and people you fear are nothing more than cursed objects, used to perpetuate their oppressive rule through these hidden caves."