Chapter 4: Entwined with Illusions

As Sarang gazed up at the colossal glass shard hovering above him, he felt a sense of inevitability. The presence of the NoC, its mysterious offer, and the allure of a world created from fragments of reality seemed to align with his fate. Amidst the backdrop of his home, with a barely touched dinner, his thoughts were tethered to the broken beauty that hung above – a reminder of the enigma that now coloured his existence.Night shrouded the town in darkness, and Sarang's mind was a whirlwind of contemplation. The idea of contributing to and weaving his thread into the illusion fabric tugged at him. With each passing hour, he sifted through his capabilities – a blend of curiosity, determination, and the tenacity to uncover the mysteries that shrouded the coloured shards.Morning unveiled itself in all its splendour, a radiant sun painting the sky with hues of gold. The world beckoned, inviting Sarang to step into the realm of the NoC once more. His heart thrummed with anticipation and uncertainty as he entered the enigma-laden establishment.Rohtak awaited him, his eyes holding the secrets of the universe. With a knowing smile, Rohtak conveyed Sarang's task – to find the elusive pink-coloured glass shards. Pink, the rarest of hues, possessed the power to mend the broken fragments that danced within the atmosphere. Blue bits further unravelled the shattered reality, while the red ones harboured danger, capable of taking life itself.Sarang's mission, while daunting, was clear. As he stood amid an array of colourful fragments, he realized the gravity of his responsibility. Transparent shards were safe passages, but the coloured ones, each with their distinct hue, held the key to his endeavour. With an understanding of their significance, Sarang felt both trepidation and excitement.Armed with a set of specialized glasses from the NOC – a combination of a magnifying glass and telescope – he ventured forth. The world around him shifted, becoming a tapestry of possibility. He peered through the enhanced vision, and each shard took on a new dimension, their colours and shades revealing their stories. The air thrummed with energy as he searched for the elusive pink bits.Meanwhile, in another corner of the city, something inexplicable unfolded, a ripple of strangeness that danced like a fleeting dream. But the details of this event remained concealed, a mystery yet to be unravelled.As Sarang navigated the fragments field, each step was imbued with purpose. With the glasses acting as his guide, he ventured through the haze of reality, the pieces around him casting a spell of wonder. The world had shifted, become something else entirely, and with every pink shard discovered, he felt himself becoming entwined with the illusions that the NoC wove.And so, as the day unfolded in a symphony of colours and revelations, Sarang's journey continued. His determination to mend the broken reality danced alongside the vibrant hues of the fragments. The question that lingered in the air was simple yet uncertain – what would he uncover in this intricate dance between illusion and truth? With the enigma of the pink shards beckoning, the tapestry of his destiny unfurled, a story bound by the questions ahead.