[Aditya's POV]
"Forget what I said before, and do what I say now." My voice was firm, as King's Aura burst outward from very being with my eyes being clearer than before free from hesitation or doubt. Siddharth visibly tensed under the weight of the aura, though his composure never wavered. Draupadi's gaze sharpened, intrigued by the sudden shift in my demeanor.
"We will not lie to Kashi," I declared, the weight of my decision resonating in every word. "Nor will we weave tales of bandits or cowardly ambushes. If we are to rule with strength and conviction, then we must own our actions—boldly and without shame."
Draupadi's eyes gleamed with pride, though a hint of curiosity flickered there as well. "And what, my king, will you say to them? That you cut down their prince in cold blood for his insolence?"
