Chapter 26: Consequences

Agastya stood atop a desolate hill, the wind whipping through his hair as he gazed at the city below. The lights twinkled like a million stars, a sprawling metropolis that, for all its grandeur, was still ensnared in the web of illusion. He had come so far on his journey—from an ordinary man struggling to provide for his family to someone who now wielded powers that defied explanation. But with great power came great responsibility, and the choices he had made were beginning to weigh heavily on him.

In the weeks leading up to this moment, Agastya had pushed the limits of his newfound abilities, testing the boundaries of what he could achieve. He had helped people in ways that seemed miraculous—healing the sick, averting disasters, and even influencing the thoughts and actions of those around him. But as he delved deeper into the realm of the divine, the line between right and wrong had become increasingly blurred.