The woman was buried in the palace ground with all the rituals done by Maurya himself.
Seeing the woman's burial for the final time he walked away.
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In Maurya's room the baby had been placed on the bed because his room had inscriptions which would not allow anyone to enter it unless he permitted it. G5 currently sat on the chair beside the bed. Since he had used his ability, he needed to rest for quite a bit of time. Maurya placed him to look after the baby while resting.
The baby was inside a box made of mana crystals supplying it aura the whole time. It had still not been born in a way as it still was a eight month baby. Still the time was required to hear it's first cry.
( Mana crystals contains aura it cannot be used for healing but for the nourishment of aura inside one's body)
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After a week
In the sky above the capital city of kingdom Rashtrakuta hundreds of carriages were seen flying towards the palace. This made the people of the capital city to go in heated discussions of the current situation.
The people were discussing this because they were all aware the general meeting was already finished a week before. Even on the day of the meeting they couldn't see this much carriages.
While the ones present inside the carriage had only one thought -. What the hell is happening?
Two days prior every official, minister, heads of the prominent families, military captains, adminstratives received a message. It was from their king. When they opened the message in their communication device the picture of Maurya could be seen
" Two days from now a meeting is organised in the palace. Bring the reports of your regions , duties to me. You better bring me a correct reports and be present here. Or else you're throat will have my chains hanging."
Hearing this everyone started collecting the information of their regions.
In the morning before the start of meeting Maurya followed by Chanakya entered the room.
After seeing the baby he smiled like he was seeing , his prized possession of life.
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All those who attended were sitting inside the huge hall. Maurya entered with a huge smile on his face. Chanakya following him. Both of them sat in their seats.
Everyone in the hall stood up and bowed to Maurya.
Maurya told them to sit glancing around and was satisfied with seeing all the face of males and females , everyone he had asked was present in the hall filling it full. Because many were not attending the monthly meetings from past few years. And he never warned them because he didn't really care about it.
But now Maurya had to know every condition of his own kingdom. To win the war strength is needed, but to start the war money, proper adminstration, support is needed from his subordinates.
The next few hours were spent, where each one in the hall came forward informing the overall condition. Maurya thought as expected
The military condition was good as they were attending the meeting every month . But the condition inside the kingdom was a more than worse since many had been lazing around.
" Half year of your salary will be cut for those not conducting your duties properly. Now as for the reason for this meeting "
Everyone kept their ears even more alert.
" We will be going to war once again. Maybe twelve no fifteen years later. So I need all of you to support once again. The income coming should be doubled to the treasury and farming area should be increased almost thrice the amount. Military should increase your soldiers count by five times. The time of hunting in the forest should be doubled. Training of the soldiers should be doubled. Start contacting mercenaries who want to support us. The treasury is all yours to use. You have this year's end to make plans to satisfy my demands. Those who fail will be removed from your post. Minister Chanakya will be in-charge of this matter "
The hall remained silent for more than a minute. Everyone started to see other's face to determine did they hear the same thing as them.
Majority of them frowned but they didn't voice it out. Since the king is openly saying he will go to war, other kingdoms will start to hear about it. They thought to implement the wait and see strategy for now. They had still time to decide. They were no fools to ask it openly now itself.
" Another matter my second child has been born yesterday. The celebration will be held at the end of the year for the kingdom. Today a feast is prepared, I wish you'll enjoy it " Maurya said with a happy face almost eye catching with his face .
This time nobody could control and everyone made a ahh sound. This continued for a few seconds without stopping.
Maurya really hadn't expected this reaction, he thought they would be surprised. But this was way over it.
" What is the meaning of the ahh sound. Are you doubting me. Want to see my big d*ck to confirm my words."
All the eyes went to his lower region still having suspicion. This made Maurya even more annoyed . When he was about to open his mouth
His daughter came running " Papa big big I want to play"
This made Maurya eat his own words, " No it's small." Even he felt embarassed by what he said.
Hearing this his daughter lost interest went back the way she came.
Everyone let out a laughter including the guards, servants.
Only Chanakya remained silent as he thought what is the laughing matter in it.
With this the meeting concluded.
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The news reached far and wide to all the corners in the kingdom. They felt angry to the war but happy towards their new prince.
A report was sent to all the kingdoms by their spies of this matter. But no one paid attention to this as they thought if they could beat him once , then they beat him another time.
Only the neighbouring kingdoms of the Rashtrakuta were worried with this matter. Since they were the ones to be the first, to get devoured in the war.
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After three weeks the cries of a baby crying was heard in the king's room.
Nobody felt sad at this scene but happy.
Maurya picked up the the baby , " You are born my chance. I have taken you in as my son. I'll provide you with the best in everything. So in return you will fulfill my desire."
He then whispered in the ears of the baby,
" I feel sorry for you because you have to experience hell to grow up the way I want. You'll be the smartest, strongest anyone has ever seen but still you will be serving me.
In future even if you know you aren't my son you will never be able to kill me" he laughed loudly .
Then he realised something what if he tries to kill himself?. So Maurya instantly started chanting
" In the name of the blood pact you will never try to kill yourself and never allow others to kill you."
The mark burned on their backs brightly making the baby cry even more.
Chanakya who was seeing all this from the side had a smile on his face for a moment which went unnoticed.
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