Chapter 41 - Army Power

Ashmita,Vijay and Prathap entered Oak's room and greeted him. After enquiring about his health, Ashmita started to explain the situation in the Kingdom.

"Oak, We need your help with something. But it is totally fine if you don't want to be involved", Ashmita asserted to Oak.

"You sound serious. Don't worry. Whatever the trouble, I will definitely help you", Oak assured.

Ashmita smiled and said, "We got some reliable information that the Rose Kingdom is planning a war on us."

"What??" Oak exclaimed.

"Yes. It is true and we are also preparing ourselves to fight. So we want to know some information regarding the opponent army", Ashmita answered to his sudden gesture.

"But Ashmita, the strength of the Rose Kingdom's army is beyond anyone can ever imagine. First tell me, what is the reason for the war? Is it me or anything?" Oak enquired worriedly.

"No Oak, it is not because of you. We captured Indrajit after he poisoned you. It's about that", Ashmita said.

"What?? Then release him Ashmita. You can't stand a chance against their army. Your father was the only capable man to win against them and yet he lost. You're a clever girl, just understand it's not a good idea", Oak tried to convince Ashmita.

"Oak, thanks for your concern but you are forgetting that we are the very daughters of that one capable man you just talked about. Also our target now is not Rose but Jasmine Kingdom'', Ashmita said.

"What? Why??" Oak was astonished.

"It is my sister's plan. Also it's perfect as we can get back to our parents home. Then with my father's help, we shall defeat that kingdom!" Ashmita revealed the plan.

Oak thought for sometime and sighed, "Okay Ashmita. If your first target is Jasmine then it's safe. I will give you any information you need."

"As you know, I also took a part in training the Rose Kingdom's army to make it the strongest. It is divided into 3 groups. The Elite Army, The Oak Army and The Black Army. Elite is the group trained by Indrajit, Oak Army by me and Black by Surya", Oak started explaining.

"Since you are going to attack Jasmine first, remember that the Kingdom is guarded by Elite and Oak Army. You have to be very careful with them. When Indrajit was young he showed remarkable fighting skills. So I especially picked and trained him hard. Also he invented his own ways to break the opponents and taught them to his group. That's why, don't underestimate his perfectly trained army with those unique skills. It's like hundreds of Indrajits you'll be fighting at a time", Oak warned.

"You said that you made the strongest army right?" Vijay asked.

"It is indeed true. So if you want to win, you need to be stronger than both of them." Oak stated the fact.

"So what about Black Army?" Ashmita asked.

Oak face changed after thinking about Black army. "They are like Surya himself. You can't predict their moves and their attack. They are the most dangerous warriors. Fact is, he trained them to become cold blooded murderers. They simply kill", Oak explained.

"You mean, Surya Pratap trained them?" Pratap asked.

"Yes. I witnessed his strength with my own eyes. You cannot withstand him until you become stronger and faster than him", Oak said.

"So you insist us to train hard and become stronger, is that it? But we don't have enough time for that!" Vijay exclaimed.

"That is the main reason behind the plan of Ashmita's sister, which is to get back the Jasmine kingdom in our hands. It's army is far capable of beating Surya's army", Oak replied.

"By the way Ashmita, what is your Sister's name?" Oak asked, turning his eyes up towards Ashmita.

"Maira it is", Ashmita answered.

"Maira.. She is indeed like him", Oak murmured.

"Don't worry Ashmita. You people will win against them just follow Maira's plan", Oak assured them.

Ashmita nodded her head. She doesn't know why they trust Maira but she also believes that they will win this war.

"For now, I and my people will train your team until you go to the war but we will not take part in it", Oak offered his help.

"Thanks Oak and it's important that you fully recover. So take care", Ashmita said after understanding their situation.

Ashmita, Vijay and Pratap left the room.

'It seems to be the end I've been longing for years Elsa. Hope you are watching everything', Oak thought to himself and sighed.

Everyone gathered at the King's chamber and waited for his arrival. Later as he arrived, "Is everything alright Grandpa? Any missions we need to go on?" Ashmita asked by looking at his stress filled face.

"Yes, everything is fine and don't worry about the missions. So, tell me what information you've gathered today", King asked.

Ashmita explained what Oak told her and looked at Maira for her say.

"It's strange that Oak knows something about me which I, myself not aware of. But the point is we have to be careful. I also witnessed Indrajit's strength. He lost to me just because he was distracted. Otherwise, it would've become much more difficult for me to capture him", Maira agreed with Oak's words about Indrajit.

"And importantly we need to prepare ourselves that we are fighting the Black Army itself or else we will lose for sure", Maira added.

"I want you all to train hard and get ready. Also you now understand why I want to attack Jasmine first, right?" Maira asked, to which all nodded.

"Maira, Ashmita. I believe in you and will always be there for support. So go and get your parents back. Free your people!" the King encouraged.

They both smiled and nodded in approval. Then they strongly decided to win no matter what happens.

It's a 'do or die.'