As they moved deeper into the forest toward the temple, Yaduvanshi and his team felt the atmosphere become even more mysterious. The trees, which had seemed still just moments before, were now slowly swaying, as if shrinking their leaves and branches. A faint blue light pervaded the surroundings, giving everything a strange appearance.
Rishika said softly,
"Yaduvanshi... I'm scared. Nothing's normal here."
Yaduvanshi held her hand tightly.
"Don't be afraid. Fear will weaken us. We must delve deeper into this temple, only then will we understand the full power of Selina and reverse time."
Shimanu picked up his sword and moved forward. The light from his sword slightly thinned the surrounding blue haze, revealing a clear path.
As they reached the temple entrance, they saw three circular circles glowing at the entrance. Yaduvanshi realized these were the same markings he'd had on his arm since childhood.
"This is a sign that this temple is the center of my and Selina's test," he said softly.
The view inside the temple
As they entered the temple, the scene inside became even more mysterious.
Strange lines and drawings adorned the walls, depicting a blend of the past and the future.
Drops of blue light fell on the floor, slowly rising into the air, creating tiny bubbles of time.
The atmosphere of the temple was so heavy that a slight vibration was felt with every step.
Selina slowly looked at them. Her blue eyes were only now shining, but they held a deep question.
"Why have you come here?" Her voice echoed through the temple, each word transforming into a sound wave of time.
Yaduvanshi replied,
"We're not here just to stop you. We want to understand why and how reverse time is spreading."
Selina slowly stepped toward the center of the temple.
With her steps, the bubbles of time began to spin faster.
Some bubbles revealed glimpses of her past—Princess Selina's childhood, her palace, and the ancient curse she had received hundreds of years ago.
Selina's Past
Yaduvanshi saw that Selina's past was extremely painful.
She had sensed an ancient power at a young age.
Her kingdom was surrounded by enemies and forces of darkness.
Ancient mantras and magical systems were used to protect her from those forces, but due to an error, she was turned to stone for centuries.
The sage said tremblingly,
"So this was the curse... that haunts us and reverses time."
Shimanu said in a serious tone,
"Just understanding isn't enough. We must bring her into balance with time and power.
Otherwise, reversed time could swallow the entire world."
The First Test – The Tangled Time
As Yaduvanshi chanted the mantra, the blue light in the temple intensified.
Bubbles of time were now swirling around them.
Some bubbles contained glimpses of the future, some of the past.
Strange sounds were coming from the bubbles—old battles, old spells, and warnings of the future.
Selena concentrated blue energy.
The air swirled around her.
Every jolt challenged the energy of Yaduvanshi and Rishika.
Yaduvanshi realized that physical strength alone wouldn't suffice.
He would have to connect Selena's mind and heart.
Chapter 4 – The Depths of the Temple and Selina's Secret
Only then will the reverse flow of time be controlled.
The Second Test – A Test of Trust
Selina said slowly,
"You can understand my past, but can you also see my future?"
Yaduvanshi replied,
"We cannot use force and fear alone. We must control you with trust, patience, and understanding."
Rishika extended her hand to help her.
She felt Selina's blue energy.
Gradually, her trust in Yaduvanshi and Rishika began to return.
Shimanu held his sword high.
The light from his sword stabilized the bubbles.
The ancient beings began to retreat, but the entanglement of time remained.
The Real Challenge – The Threat of the Future
As the bubbles began to stabilize, another, greater challenge emerged.
A mixed blue and red light emanated from the temple walls.
The light reflected the possibilities of the future—Yaduvanshi's transformation into stone, Rishika's disappearance, and Selina's power spreading throughout the world.
Yaduvanshi realized that this wasn't just a battle, but a test of faith and mental strength.
He had to understand Selina's past, present, and future and bring them back into balance.
Selina said slowly,
"If you don't understand this, time and the reverse flow will swallow you up."
Yaduvanshi checked his watch.
The hands were now steady, but the slight reverse motion was still moving.
This signaled that time was now in their hands, but not completely.
Rishika said slowly,
"We can do it. We just have to understand and control our minds."
Shimanu nodded.
"We must connect it not just with power, but with faith, patience, and understanding. That is the real test."
Selina slowly began to spread blue energy.
The bubbles gradually began to stabilize.
A soft light filled the temple.
Flashes of the past and future now seemed stable.
Yaduvanshi slowly began to chant.
Her voice echoed in the air.
The blue mist slowly began to fade.
Selina's anger turned to peace.
Time began to stand still around the temple.
The movement of the trees, birds, and river returned to normal.
The blue mist gradually diminished.
Rishika breathed a sigh of relief.
"Maybe we did it…" she said.
Yaduvanshi knew the real test was yet to come.
Shimanu said in a serious tone,
"The real game begins now.
You must understand both Selina's past and future.
Only then will the true balance of reverse time be achieved."