Okay, this is the pure work.

No moral advisories, freaky but absolutely believable occurences and outcomes, and excellent flow.

About that "why", I tried to put myself in that Hawaldar's shoe and lied on the floor bleeding for a while. The only word that came out of my mouth was the same "why".

But, Arjun.... 'abnormal'? or just a fellow who is not yet out of the cave. I couldn't understand that part.

Anyways, enjoyed it immensely.