Three days later—
Rudra posted an update on his YouTube channel.
"Guys… today is finally the day. I'm leaving my home to explore Kailash Mountain."
The excitement among his followers exploded instantly.
Not long after, a car arrived to pick him up. Rudra placed his luggage inside and took one last look at his home before stepping in.
The journey had begun.
During the ride, he scrolled through the comments on his post.
Many viewers were asking:
"How long will it take to reach Kailash?"
"Why don't you go live after reaching there?"
Rudra smiled slightly and made another post to reply:
"From where I live, it takes at least two days to reach Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ). After that, I'll have to drive for around six hours to reach Kailash. And since it lies between India, China, and Nepal, it took me two days just to get permission to explore it."
After a long journey—
Flights, waiting hours, and a continuous drive through harsh terrain…
Rudra finally arrived.
Kailash Mountain.
Even from a distance, it stood tall and silent… almost unreal.
The air felt thinner.
Colder.
He set up a temporary camp and decided to rest for the night.
Tomorrow would be the real beginning.
Next Day — 11:00 AM
The livestream began.
Thousands… then millions joined within minutes.
Rudra adjusted the camera, the massive mountain standing behind him.
"Alright guys… we're finally here."
His voice carried excitement, but his eyes showed something deeper—anticipation.
"This… is Kailash."
The chat exploded:
"So beautiful!"
"Show us more!"
"Go closer!"
Rudra smiled.
"Don't worry. We're just getting started."
He picked up his backpack.
"So… I've packed everything I need."
A small pause.
Then—
"Let's go, guys… and explore Kailash together."
The climb began.
Each step felt heavier than the last.
The ground was uneven, covered in snow and sharp rocks. The wind grew stronger as he moved higher, carrying a strange, echoing sound through the mountains.
Yet—
There was something odd.
No birds.
No movement.
No signs of life.
Only silence.
After nearly an hour of climbing, Rudra came across a narrow opening in the mountain.
A cave.
He turned the camera toward it.
"Looks like we found something interesting."
The chat went wild.
"Go inside!"
"Be careful!"
Rudra hesitated for a second… then stepped in.
Inside the cave—
The temperature dropped instantly.
Water dripped slowly from the ceiling, echoing through the hollow space.
But what caught his attention…
Was the wall.
Ancient markings.
Strange carvings spread across the stone surface.
Symbols he had never seen before.
Some looked like figures…
Some like patterns…
And some—
Almost human.
Rudra moved closer, shining his light over them.
"These look… really old."
His voice lowered slightly.
"Almost like… they don't belong here."
The camera flickered for a brief second.
He frowned.
"Probably just network issues."
After exploring deeper, the cave opened into a wider space.
It was stable enough to stay.
Rudra looked around.
"Alright… I think I'll set up camp here for tonight."
The chat reacted instantly.
"You're staying THERE?"
"This is getting creepy…"
Rudra laughed lightly.
"Relax. It's safe."
At least… that's what he said.
After setting up his camp, he sat in front of the camera.
"That's it for today, guys."
He looked back at the dark cave behind him for a brief moment.
Then—
"Tomorrow, we go deeper."
A small smile appeared on his face.
"Good night."
Livestream ended.
The cave fell silent.
The only sound left… was the wind outside.
Rudra lay down, closing his eyes.
Exhaustion quickly took over.
But deep within the cave…
Far beyond the visible light—
Something unseen…
Remained.
Watching.
— Chapter 2 End —
— To Be Continued —