The torch fire is flickering to the wind and the cold breeze is making the tent doors flutter. But the atmosphere in the room is very heavy.
"If we weren't alert to this ambush, most of our people would have been dead by now," Karthik stated.
"Yes. All thanks to Maira and her special skill." Shilpa added.
When they were all taking rest in the tents, Maira suddenly woke up and alerted them about the attack. She observed the movement of animals in the forest and listened to their cries of danger.
She then sent her pigeon to check the surroundings. As expected a group is coming towards their tents. So she gathered and explained her plan to everyone immediately. Thus they dodged a critical danger.
Maira's eyes turned cold by remembering the incident, "The King wanted to kill us in the night like a coward. This incident is another little proof that he never minds planning dirty."
"Yes Sis. That's why the name 'The evil King' is well suited for him," Asmitha added.
"Hmm.. We need to be extra careful from here on. And since he uses the underhand methods, we can also answer him doing the same kind." Maira stated.
"I want everyone to be alert and be prepared for the worst. We may encounter more this kind of ambush in our way," Maira informed.
"Sure."
"What is our next move now? We don't have much time before they discover we are alive." Vijay reasoned.
"Yes, but this incident is in our favour and for now we successfully deviated King Surya. Even though he discovers our lie, it will take some time for his men to reach here and understand what happened." Maira explained.
"We need to start moving and reach Jasmine Kingdom as soon as possible" Ashmita informed.
"Yes, they should no way get what we're up to. For this I have a plan," Maira smirked.
'Surya you started this bloodbath, I will end it with your blood' Maira promised to herself.
Thus the war started.
The birds started chirping, the animals in the forest woke up and started to prey. People in Rose Kingdom started their routine and children are playing in the streets.
But the people in the court are not enjoying the lovely morning. They feel suffocated in their King's presence. He is sitting calm but it is very scary.
King Surya is sitting on his throne and listening to his ministers reporting on the different affairs. His eyes are dark and empty. One who looks directly into his eyes will feel that their souls are being sucked into them.
He calmly listened by probing his hand under his chin. No one knows what he is thinking, whether he is listening or not. They continued to report their issues and went back to their places.
Suddenly, a pigeon came and sat near his throne. It is like asking for the permission of the king to go near him. The king smiled but it didn't reach his eyes. He took the pigeon into his hands.
He silently took the paper tied to it's legs and started reading it. He raised his eyebrows with amusement. He checked the pigeon for a few seconds and left it. It dropped to the ground and then flew away for its dear life.
He looked at the ministers who were looking at him with curious eyes. After a few seconds of silence Surya started laughing by throwing his head back and informed, "Our people defeated the Lotus Army. They are coming back."
The court is silent and only the laughter of certain someone is heard in the hall. It echoed and made people's hair stand on their necks.
Everyone there tried to smile but for some reason their lips were not moving. They are looking at the King who is laughing to his heart content. This is the first time they saw his laugh being this scary.
The ministers are very happy for the news they got just. They know that their King has sent a team to check the strength of the other party who is coming to war against them.
He was eagerly waiting for this war because he is getting bored without any challenges and to his interest there is someone who is willingly coming to the lion's den to become a prey.
He awakens the black army for their sake and before using them he wants to test the water. Whether they are really worthy enough for using this army or not. If they get to be crushed down very easily by the black army, he will be very disappointed.
Now the minister's question is whether he is laughing because they win or he is laughing madly because his interest for the upcoming war is wasted.
No one dares to ask the devil in front of them. They are patiently waiting for his King's orders.
Their prayers are heard by God and Surya stops laughing. He ordered, "Minister of Security, send another team in search of our people."
Everyone was shocked by their Majesty's words. 'Why' everyone questioned in their minds.
'He wants to welcome them for their success? Or is there any reason behind it?' everyone thought to themselves.
The minister came forward and answered with a bow, " As commanded, your Majesty. I will send the team immediately."
King Surya nodded his head and smiled to himself. No one knows what he is thinking.
'Now the game is very interesting. Let's see how far they will go.' King Surya smirked and thought to himself.
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