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The clinking of metal cups could be heard from inside as the two kings shared a drink of liquor. Two power hungry savages enjoyed their liquor while thousands of soldiers burnt into the flames of fire because of the greed which was not even theirs.

"Once the Asakian army enters the battlefield. Rakshatra will be ours" The old king laughed throwing the liquor on one of the woman's breasts who sat near him occasionally kissing and caressing the man who was two times elder than her. The King of jagnya smiled staring at the woman near him who was blessing him with the best pleasure to satisfy his lust.

"And all those 24 kingdoms who signed the treaty with Rakshatra will bent the knee too" Shamsherkhan snickered mounding one of the slave girls breasts harshly. The girl shrieked in pain as he kept doing it again and again. 

One of the soldiers entered the tent hastily with lines of worry clearly visible on his forehead. His green and blue war outfit indicated he belonged to bilalpur.

"You lowly creature. How did you dare to enter this tent!" Shamsherkhan roared pushing the woman down on the floor, he tried to stand lousily on his feet. But the liquor he consumed was too much for the night.

The soldier crouched on the ground on his knees his whole trembling in fear showing his surrender to his subordinate.

" The news is important my lord" The soldier whispered slowly, the shiver in his voice indicated that he was scared.

" I will decide that, you lowly creature " shamesherkhan kicked the man who was on his knees making him fall flat on the ground. One of his hand cupped his chest the place the khan hit him at. He groaned lying helplessly on the ground.

"Let us hear what he has to say first, shamsherkhan" King jaywant slurred gulping the last chunk of alcohol.

"Speak" He growled. The soldier got himself together and bowed again fearing the further consequences.

"Your majesty, our kingdom is been attacked by Narsingarh and Subhadrashetra. Army's of both the kingdoms are seen marching towards the palace parallelly. "

"How is it possible? Those two are very far away from our kingdom. They cannot March easily in such less time" He screamed throwing the cane of liquid on the ground.

"Your majesty, those two armies were engaged in a war since last 3 months and now suddenly they have made peace and marching towards bilalpur. Prince Ahsan has been spotted with them with a little chunk of the Arabian soldiers"

"Arabian soldiers??how did he get support from Arab this soon? " Shamsherkhan was in chaos. The alcohol swirling on his head made his grasping power more complicated as it intoxicated his sense. Right now all he could think was to sleep. But the brewing conspiracy which could result in loosing his throne for forever was still there.

King jaywant notice the shift in the air and tried to pacify shamsherkhan who was already on the verge of loosing everything he had.

"Shamsherkhan your presence is needed here. You cannot give up on this beautiful opportunity. Once we get hold of Rakshatra, bilalpur will be automatically yours. Do not take decisions in a haste.  Jagyna's army cannot fight the enemy out there. We have already lost so many soldiers " He tried to manipulate his partner.

" I Have lost men too. And if I continued this war I will loose more and more. Bilalpur is unguarded I have no one living in that palace who could be trusted. Begum Samreen will riot and never let go of this opportunity. I need to save what I have right now instead of being greedy and demand more. "

"Well you have already crossed the lines and greed have taken over. Stop acting like a saint"

"You should stop manipulating me for your own benefits, I need to save whatever I have right now" He roared slamming his sword on the table in the tent. He ordered his soldier to carry out departure processes. He had decided that he will drop out of the war an march towards his own region. Narsingarh and Subhadrashetra were not that big of kingdoms but half of the bilalpur army being here against Rakshatra was making both of those nation when came together stronger and with no one to protect the boundaries of his Kingdom he was on verge of loosing everything.

King Jaywant stared at the retreating lousy figure of his partner as shamesherkhan exited the tent. He knew he needed to do something this situation could turn over him. Till Asaka army overtake Rakshatra it was mandatory to carry on the war here and distract Zravasaya, A kingdom without  a king was like a soul without a body. He worked so hard to get here today. he could not loose. 

Once Started as partners, King jaywant ws going to cross his own partner to get hold of his greedy aspirations. He clapped his hands twice to call for his own attendant who was standing outside the tent.

"Call the general of kuretwar, we need to eradicate this shamsherkhan before he creates a mess"

The attendant nodded before moving towards the general of kuretwar.

....

"Your majesty, The general of kuretwar has left for Shamsherkhan around two hours ago. " Akeem smirked entering the military tent situated in the middle of the Rakshatra military camp.

"Where's Dorian? " Zravasaya asked popping the black grapes in his mouth one by one.

"He is already on the field. I bet he has encountered kuretwar till now. " Akeem muttered taking a seat in one of the wooden chairs.

"You were so sure that he will leave in the midnight once we leak that news"

"His whole personality screams insecurity. These people come in groups, they don't have the courage to fight like a king. He cheated on his own family out of greed to sieze the throne which was not even his. He knows he cannot get the same throne back without playing with the emotions and beliefs of his people. Trust can be broken only once. This time he will fall on his own."

"Shamsherkhan is already in our clutches Jamal have him.  He is moving towards Bilalpur, Shamsherkhan will be handed to prince Ahsan. We will fulfill our part of the deal. " Zravsaya nodded tracing the paper lying on the table which appeared to be a map.

"Any news from loki, Ionia?"

"No, my king, Master loki seems to be underground and Ionia is Ionia."

"Hmm send people and know about loki's whereabouts"

"Yes, your majesty"

The army of Asaka stood infront of the General of Jagnya as he stood in the commanding gallery which gave a clear view of the army grounds. The king of Asaka was dead in the massacre which took place 15 days ago. Since then the chaos were erupted. He was massacred with his 24 soldiers on his journey to one of the neighboring kingdoms by the kingdom of kuretwar. The same kingdom which was backing jagnya. 

The people of Asaka and the asakian army were still mourning their King's death when the general of jagnya took hold of the empty throne. Asaka had no heir. It had no protector. The general of Jagnya planned knew he had to march towards the War grounds to back his Kingdom against Rakshatra.

"General, the crowd seems to be little rebellious. They have just kept their mouth shut. "

"There's no king. And since I am here , jagnya Is the ruler. A cult without a leader is a cult of dogs. Fasten the horses we need to leave as soon as possible. "
His junior companion nodded exiting the room. The royal throne room and the family was seized and under house arrest in their own Palace by the Jagnya empire.

The general moved towards the enormous crowd of Asakian soldiers who stood in a perfect manner infront of the main balcony of the Asakian palace. The general stood at the top looking at the army gathered infront of him. His chest puffed in pride staring at the display of people who were at his footsteps. He felt powerful.

"Soldiers of Asaka! Asaka is now under the rule of Jagnya. We will soon be heading towards the northern part of hind to fight against Rakshatra. It's time we claim our land back from the outsider and reclaim our kingdom. "

Murmurs started erupting in the crowd. Rakshatra was one of the strongest kingdom in Hind. And with the princess married their the crowd felt uneasy to attack one of their own.

One of them came forward to volumize his disagreement towards the command.

"There is no king. But the the heir is still alive. The throne is empty. Asakian's serve blood not cowards like you"  The dusty well-built soldier roared like a lion. Anger twitched inside the general as murmurs started to intensify.

He nodded towards one of his guards who guided him towards the grounds. He was personally going to teach this man a lesson.

The soldier kept standing like a fearless leader infront of the soldiers of the jagnya. He was alone enough for the cowards like them. He won't bow. He will only bow for the blood. And that blood was still flowing in the viens of Princess of Asaka, Queen of Rakshatra, Tanirika.

The general of jagnya smirked as he marched towards the man who stood infront of the Asakian army. He had a sharp knife in his hands which he rubbed on his palms clearing indicating the power he held. The man smirked in response staring right at the general.

"You seem to be not knowing your palace,  soldier "

"And you seem to be forgetting your place, you low level creature "

"It would take me 10 seconds to end your life and kill everyone in this palace. Just how we killed your king"

"Kshatriyas follow rules and dharma. What could I expect from a man like you who follows a man who is a Adharmi itself. We serve blood. The Asakian blood is still alive "

The general laughed throwing his head back as he stared at the sky.  A evil smile appeared on his face.

" She has turned into an orphan and no sooner she will turn into a widow. Poor girl will soon be joining the harem of Jagnya. "

Roars erupted from the army of soldiers as soon as the degrading words slipped out of his mouth. Asakian men worshipped their women. And for them Tanirika, their princess was the goddess itself. She was the one who sacrificed her own freedom for her people's safety.

" You fail to recognize Asakian Women, General. They could kill you alone. "

"I do not fear her"  The general joked smiling at the man infront of him.

"Well you should fear her, " A voice whispered from his back. The soldier noted the change in the general's posture when that voice was heard. The general's face lost all his color as he turned around his fear coming true.

There he stood like he owned every place he ever led his feet on. He had arrogance and confidence which made him appear powerful compared to any man standing on the grounds. He was not a wolf he was the Lion. Loki stood smirking alone near the gates of the grounds.

"OH hello, general long time no see"

"You Romanian filth, How are you alive?" He screamed throwing a glance at his junior commander who looked scared with the shift in the atmosphere.

"OH  Akroor, the delusional world you are living in. Who dies falling off a cliff that too in water. Maybe soft stupid men like you did. Tch tch are you even a man. Men fight from front. Eye to eye. And you bypass like a low level insect who deserves to be crushed and fed to the vultures. Don't worry I can see it!"

"You have a very bad habit of opening your mouth unnecessarily and coming alone in enemy's reign like you rule the God damn place"

"There is no kingdom who take the weight of My rule Akroor. And about ruling this land, The rightful heir is very dear to me and has arrived. Look at the sky"
The evil glint in his eyes was deadly and General Akroor would be lying if didn't sense the fear.

A loud horn of bells echoed in the dead silent premises of the Palace of Asaka as prosperity and growth came running in the closed once again. Once dead bloomed flowers fell from the plants and the new ones started flourishing sensing the new shift in the air.

A lady drapped in saffron clothes was sitting infront of the Giant idol of The goddess chanting mantras in a low voice while two ladies in same attire stood beside her. As the wind flew taking away the dead aura, a smile grazed on the lady's face. She opened her eyes and murmured the last chant. Tears fell from her eyes as she sensed it again.

"I still remember when I felt this it was 21 years ago. The goddess has blessed again. She has arrived. " She laughed praying the goddess. Gathering her belongings belonging she hastily moved out of the temple followed by her two attendees.

The horns kept ringing in the palace announcing the presence of someone stronger entering the palace.

General Akroor fretted to look at the sky but   loki was not going to back out. He gripped the general's neck from behind and pushed it to look at balcony where once he stood.

"The Goddess have blessed us again, The daughter of Mighty king, King Kanya, The heir to the throne, The pride of Asaka, Wife of King Zravsaya, QUEEN OF RAKSHATRA is entering the Royal grounds" The announcer announced the arrival of the queen. General Akroor clenched his jaw when his eyes fell on the Woman standing just above his head in the balcony.

"I, Tanirika First of My name, Daughter of King Tanya and Queen Vallika, The first pure blooded Female heir of the Asakian Throne, Grand daughter of King Vallak, wife of King of the 26 kingdoms, King Zravsaya and Queen of the Rakshatra reclaim my right on the Asakian throne and pledge to serve my people. "

Roars erupted from the grounds and from the small windows grazed along the palace walls were people stood looking at their princess who was reclaiming the throne.

"You cannot reclaim it!! It's our. It belongs belongs jagnya" General Akroor freed himself with a jerk from Loki. Like a mad man he screamed in anger looking straight at Tanirika.

""Kneel" She commanded her eyes staring straight in the eyes of The General who few minutes ago thought he had the power.

The cult of soldiers within a seconds crouched on their knees surrendering to the real person who was in power,The woman,  The Queen.  The display of power brought fear crawling down his spine as he stared at the seen infront of him. Every man was on the ground with their neck bowed, eyes casted on the ground infront of a woman.

"You will work on further commands bestowed on you by my commander. Take the guilty to the dungeons. Rest Soldiers of Jagnya should be killed on first sight."

Two soldiers grabbed the general from his arms pulling him like a animal they dragged him as per the command. While loki slit the throat of the General's junior companion.

This chapter has lots of mistakes. But I hurried myself to give you this chapter. There's a little time I get which could be utilized to write.

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