The world Libra became more diverse with all species migrating from their place to another in search of opportunities. That is why in human kingdoms there would be elves, dwarves , orcs and even other species doing jobs in which they were proficient at.
The same was vice versa in other species kingdom where humans would be present along with others.
The natives got used to this pretty quickly having friendly relations with them. Although they were only in small numbers scattered all over.
Rohan used this opportunity to get appointed as Ruhi's teacher in the palace by approving the pact to not harm or kill anyone inside.
He kept updating by collecting information inside the palace overhearing soldier's, guard's conversation.
But none of them knew anything about the war as Maurya just made preparations for the war but never told how , where he was going to attack first.
They too just thought he was just bluffing to satisfy his ego.
This made elf queen even more confused. If not for Ranga's fortune telling ability she too would have believed that Maurya was not taking this seriously.
After Ruhi's awakening process was over. She got to know of the awakened ice ability which was not even a variant ability. This was like adding more puzzle pieces to solve for her . So she asked Rohan to know more about his second child.
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Inside the royal palace
Maurya is present with everyone filling the hall currently discussing various matters.
All the ministers, officials did the same thing as everytime make reports and submit, it had become a habit for them.
The meeting ended with all them returning in disappointment. Because Maurya didn't even tell any plans of his, all this time.
They had a feeling like feeding a cow everyday , and the cow didn't even give a drop of milk to them, by keeping all itself.
Only Maurya , Chanakya and the five generals remained in the hall.
The military was increasing their strengths at a rapid rate.
They talked and laughed for a while telling jokes of the soldiers in the camp happening everyday.
" Your majesty Mahi has entered his awakening sign. I started to notice it last week.The aura around him has become really stable now.If I didn't know he had your blood I would really think he was a cripple." Chanakya happily said.
( Awakening sign - As a child the aura around them would be unstable as all the aura elements would be entering their body. The body retains the higher affinity aura element to become stable. This happens around when a child reaches 9 to 12 years.
Cripple - condition where one doesn't have any affinity towards aura. It would seem the aura around them would be stable too. This would show in early years of a child. )
Maurya became very happy, "With this I can move things faster. Should I call a tester secretly? "
Chanakya grinned, " Don't we have our dear elf teacher to test it out."
Everyone had a expression of wolves baiting a lamb. All of them knew he was a spy. Chanakya had identified him when he was always going out of the palace and always paying more attention to Ruhi.
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( Back to the story where it stopped)
" Teacher I learnt the ' Z ' letter to write. Now I know all the letters to write and speak." Mahi looked towards his teacher with a happy face.
" Prince Mahi is indeed very talented. You learnt all this in very short time" Rohan said with a blank face looking suspiciously towards Mahi from the corner of his eye.
He could sense the aura around Mahi had stabilized. He thought ' Is it a awakening sign. But how can it be Mahi is just five years old. Don't tell me he is a cripple. The queen told me to keep an eye on him and this happens. Oh God of Destiny are you playing with me.'
He wanted to report this to his elf queen.
At the gates
" Today no one is allowed to go outside there is a problem with the surveillance magic of the palace" the guard told Mohan as he was informed
Rohan went back to his room.
After receiving the news of this all guards became alert increasing their numbers all around the palace.
This situation had happened before and knew Sir Chidam would fix it.
Chidam is a inventor who was famous throughout the world Libra. He was the one who invented the communication device which everyone used. He was good at research and inventing things that use mana crystals. Many of the things using mana as their source was invented by him. He was highly respected by Maurya too.
A man in his late forties wearing spectacles on his eyes with a sleepy face was walking towards the main hall. It was none other than Chidam
He too received the news of the problem in surveillance magic system which he had built. He was immersed in researching a new device. So he rarely left his room. But today as he received this news he had to come out and see what went wrong.
His surveillance magic system could detect anyone trying to infiltrate the palace or anyone using the ability without permission. This helped guards maintain the security of the palace.
" I want to see the king" Chidam spoke to the guard at main hall.
" Sir Chidam you can enter " after passing the message inside, the guard spoke.
Chidam entered the hall
" Your majesty there is nothing wrong with the surveillance magic system. Somebody has spread false news."
He said with confidence in his voice.
" Don't worry Sir Chidam I made the false news to spread. I'm baiting a lamb inside the palace. I also wanted to have a talk with you about the war. You never showed yourself so this reason was enough to bring you out".
Hearing this Chidam eyed Maurya seriously. Maurya didn't care about it because Chidam was the strongest in terms of brain.
" I did receive reports about this. I thought you had gone mad to start a reckless war again. But seeing you now I think you are confident. But unless I know what is your plan , I'm not sure whether you'll succeed or not"
Chidam gave his honest reply.
" Don't worry, today stay with me I'll show you " Maurya said while pointing Chidam to follow him.
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Since the surveillance magic system is not working , Rohan who was in the room took his communication device. He contacted the elf queen.
" Why are you using this inside the palace?" A angered voice came from the other side.
Rohan briefly explained the situation of the palace and Mahi.
' Isn't it strange for Maurya's son to be cripple. He would have known this by now but still he has kept that child alive. Very suspicious If I was him I would definitely kill it. But still it is alive why? why? Unless his son had what he wanted. What could it be.'
Dhanya kept saying this words in her mind.
After a minute she calmed down
" It may be a awakening sign too, nah it's not possible " Ranga just muttered this silently as she thought it may be a useless suggestion.
Once Dhanya heard this all the puzzle pieces became one.
' Oh God of peace why didn't I think of this. If you think in that perspective, he voiced out his plan when this kid was born. So he must have full confidence in it's awakening . How? ' This possibility made her fear more and more.
" Rohan quickly go to that damn child and Ranga use your ability on it. Fucking do it fastly" she hurriedly said this without any control over her words.
Rohan rushed towards the place Mahi would be now. He went to garden where Mahi was sleeping under a tree 🌲.
He quickly placed the device near his face. Ranga starred Mahi's face for a minute and quickly memorized it.
She had to remember one's face completely to use her ability.
Once she uses her ability her eyes turn green and only to her a deck of cards appear. From that a card pops out which has a picture indicating that person's fortune.
When the first time she used it on Maurya a card having a picture of a bright sun with a black dot appeared. This meant even if he was strong he had a eye catching weakness.
Second time she used on Maurya a card having a picture of a wounded person climbing a mountain with a sword shining brightly appeared indicating relying on something to get what he want. His confidence came from something else, she guessed it correctly.
Rohan returned to his room quickly while Ranga was using her ability.
Dhanya was on edge of her nerves waiting.
Ranga's green eyes saw a card coming out of the deck. It had a picture of blank paper and a pen.
Seeing this she shouted " It's a blank sheet and a pen"
Dhanya exploded as this had her life on the line in the future " Damn bitch explain me in simple words"
" It means as long he desires something from the depths of his heart he will achieve it no matter what he is against. If he desires to kill a god from his depth of heart he will become a god slayer .
Or
If he desires to live in peace from his depths of heart he will have a peaceful life even if the world goes against him.
It all comes down to his desire"
Ranga explained without even taking a breath
" He is must be, no he is the source of Maurya's confidence and the reason for this upcoming war" she continued.
Dhanya stood still as her soul left their body.
Then a voice she had forgotten came from the device
" Hello Dhanya you seem to be sick want to talk to me afterwards" Maurya spoke as he was holding Rohan with his chains.
Hearing this Dhanya who felt as if her soul left her body a moment ago now felt like her soul had runaway.
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Maurya had ordered his generals to follow Mohan. All happened according to their plans. Once the guards told Rohan the problem of surveillance magic system he believed it contacting the elf queen. Once reporting the condition of Mahi she guessed that something was wrong with that. So she ordered Ranga to use her ability. And this was what Maurya was aiming from the start to know the fortune of Mahi. Then when Rohan went back to his room they hid themselves in the darkness by G1's ability who was attack type having darkness ability. It wasn't perfect hiding as they could have been still discovered by the elf, but they were completely focused letting their guard down.
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( The five generals are nicknamed as
attack type was G1,
Defensive type was G2,
healing type was G3,
control type G4
unique type G5. )
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" Ranga long time no see thanks for your fortune on Mahi. You can come and collect the fees for it from me. Ok don't forget. Minister Chanakya we really need a ability user like her who does things for free" Maurya continued mocking both of the elves.
" I heard this time the academy has found one. Don't worry my king I'll join that person to our palace once graduated from academy" Chanakya replied right back to Maurya.
Everyone in the room became dumbfounded by Chanakya's straight reply. Maurya thought he will never take Chanakya name while mocking others. He really kills the mood although what he said was true .
Maurya became serious after this looking at the communication device.
" Although I am preparing for war I had not decided who to start with. Since you sent a spy and even helped with Mahi's fortune I should return the favour. You'll be the first. Prepare yourselves well. Dhanya your head, take care of it"
Maurya smashed the device under his feet.
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Will Mahi's desire be on the same page as Maurya. Will he help him or go against him??