The city of Bidar was undergoing an intense transformation under Harsha's rule as the roads expanded and the cities opened up for the merchants. The commercial value of the city and revenue rose exponentially.
This was further increased with the arrival of Yadava merchants to sell their goods.
Meanwhile, on the northern side of the city of Bidar was a medium-sized inn for travelers. The morning sun filtered through the blinds. It flashed onto the face of Alfonso, sleeping soundly in the bed.
The warmth of the sun woke him up. He sat up groggy on the bed naked from the waist up and beside him was Lekha, his secretary and his lover. They recently became lovers. It was well known in the palace that they were lovebirds.
Alfonso didn't know about it yet. He thought he was hiding their relationship very well.
"Ah fuck! My back hurts." He winced, grasping his lower waist.
