Dev counted his bags on the white horse, Ivory, and found that the number was correct.
He nodded at the official of rituals. "Everything is in order, official. We have everything we need for the ritual. Thank you."
Nagaraja Neil walked over to him and said, "That's a good thing, son. Everything is prepared, and the time for the ritual is drawing near. You should take your leave now."
Aman nodded. "Yes, father. We are going."
Both Aman and Dev looked at their family. They were ready to see them off.
Dev and Aman needed to leave first, so Aadi and Yukt were still there.
Aman and Dev hugged their parents and sought out the blessings from them. Dev turned towards Aadi and hugged him tightly as Aman embraced Galen. They warmly hugged Yukt.
However, Yukt did not let Dev go. He held him and cried, "Dev, don't go. Please don't! Stay here! You are safe here!!"