The Orb

Step!

Another of my step landed on the statue, and a small relieved smile flashed on my face as all the suppression had vanished.

The only thing I could feel was the gentle aura of the statue; it was very light that one could barely sense it, but still, it was extremly powerful as within seconds, it had relaxed my tired body and soul; making me feel like I have just woken up from the sleep.

The most surprising thing I found was that compulsion to bow has also vanished with suppression. It is like, I have passed some kind of test, and now, I am relieved from bowing. Though it is my own opinion, reality might be something else.

I remained on the first step for a while before I began to climb up. I did not hurry; each of my steps was slow and deliberate, and I around before taking another step.