The Ayruzians cheered to welcome Dev, but he maintained his equanimity when he looked at either side. On his right, it was his dearest friend, Ivan Shirk, who was chained to the ground, and on his left, he saw his hearty beloved girl, Akshara, who was soaked in her pool of blood with bruise marks.

When Dev looked into her eyes, her ever-charming, exotic eyes were filled with tears. Akshara was broken into tears upon seeing him. Akshara moved towards him but Dev looked away from her and hurried to stand by Nora.

Akshara was upset and remained silent about his action. Nora thought, "Why did Dev appear all of...