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At this time, Kritavarmaa spoke up, "Oh, that is indeed true. Nephew, how about I train you? After all your position is at risk if you lose."
Varchaswa answered without any hesitation, "When did I ever say I was interested in such positions? I was just born as the Second Prince, and hence had the right to the line of succession. I never coveted this in the first place.
As for the post of the Principal, I just did it to test my skills and thought it would be fun to be the youngest Principal of the National Academy of Magic, Martial Arts and Military Warfare."
Kritavarmaa asked, "Prince Varchaswa, that is a very irresponsible statement to make. You did it for fun? Do you think that the just anyone can be the Principal of the Academy? Do you truly not understand the responsibility of that position? Do you also think that the Mock Battle means nothing? These are all related to the honour of our nation! Do you even plan to win?"
Varchaswa expressed his displeasure, "Although you are my distant uncle, I suggest you remember I am the Second Prince of the Dwaarakaa Kingdom. You need to address me properly Kritavarmaa! And are you suggesting that I have turned traitor? Let me correct your thinking, I never said I don't have a plan. I just don't want to share it with you.
Also, how many battles or Mock Battles have you won? Your family members also participated in the competitions in the last two years, right? And yet our kingdom was ranked second last in the rankings on both occasions. Should your family be held accountable? Or the ex-Principal?
Winning and losing are just outcomes that exist by default whenever there is a contest, and thus, winners and losers exist by default as well. You guys don't really think that all my life I haven't been trained in Strategies and Tactics? I have been trained by the current Prime-Minister, the person considered to be the wisest of all in Dwaarakaa, my maternal Grandfather Vidura.
So I suggest all of you stop your attempts to align me with your noble houses. As per the Royal Decree, for the matter of the National Academy, I have full authority till next 3 months, so I suggest you all keep out of my way! Or else, your whole family will be held accountable for insubordination.
As for the responsibility of the post of Principal, as a member of the Dwaarakaa Royal family, I understand it much better than you do! And although I think that being the Principal is fun, I never said I won't be sincere. What is wrong with having fun with your job? In fact, the most successful people are the ones who enjoy their job!"
Varchaswa's statement let many people with red faces and the banquet became quite for a while. Many people had their own opinions. Some were happy with the Prince's response; some were annoyed with others were outright angry. Many were Wishing for his downfall, while others wanted to gain his favour and wanted to be tied to the Royal family through marriage.
Although the Crown Prince Prataapa already had a fiancé, a Princess from the Mauryan Empire, the Second Prince did not. So, they thought this was a great opportunity. However, Varchaswa, did not give them that chance.
He drew the attention of the crowd and announced, "As per the law, these two Princesses defeated Instructors to gain their admission without having undergone awakening, they are chosen as the freshmen representatives for the current batch.
Please note that Apart from my parents, the reigning King and Queen who gained admission at the age of 13, these two are the youngest to get admission in the last 200 years. Hence, their names will also be recorded in the Hall of Fame! Please give them a big round of applause."
Now people's gaze turned towards and two beauties and as expected many tried to court them. To their displeasure, Khyaati and Vaibhavee never left Varchaswa's side.
On the other hand, Prataapa, the Crown Prince was enjoying the show. Although he never explicitly showed his affection, he loved his siblings deeply. Because of their parents' affectionate upbringing, there was no conflict among the three about the succession of the throne. Their family meant more to them then becoming the ruler of Dwaarakaa.
After a few minutes, the banquet came to an end.
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Chapter End.