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Chapter - 28 Annual festival of Lord Mrityunjaya
Acharya smiled and said, "Aayushmana bhava(May you live long)"
Samudra didn't know where to start. He decided to make the Acharya talk more. Usually the guru spoke very less and in sentences which had hidden meanings. He wasn't in a position to think clearly. His brains were muddled with thoughts of Tanisi, fury towards Makaranda, anger towards Padma, as though he had lost his peace.
He said, "Acharya, I came seeking answers from you. You must help me. My mind is a mess now. I need straight answers to all my questions. Please help me out!"
Acharya smiled, and said "I will answer all those questions which I must answer now. But I shouldn't answer all your queries Samudra. I can help you find your mental peace back. I promise no more".
Samudra: "Alright. Uncle Makaranda killed my mother by slow poisoning. I suspect he has a hand in the death of my father as well".
Acharya: "I wouldn't rule that out. Your father's death was sudden. If a seeming illnes
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Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 29 The dinner and the warning...
Samudra sat chatting with the men who were delighted so see him. They all had started to revere him after his daring rescue. They felt indebted to him.The other women, Varidhi and Padma also were sitting around and listening to his accounts of hunting and wrestling competitions that he participated as a youngster.After a hilarious account of one of his victories Padma clapped her hands and laughing loudly she said, "Oh your highness, You are gifted with words. I might die of laughter the way you narrate the incidents.."Tanisi was feeling overwhelmed in the kitchen. She came out for a moment to catch some fresh air and she was using her Uttareeya to fan herself. She looked adorable with strands of her hair stuck to forehead and neck due to slight sweating.Samudra was hurt to see her exhausted like that. He said "Padma and Varidhi, I found three ladies working hard in the kitchen. Will you both not help them out?"Varidhi responded saying: "We ar
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 30 Breakfast at the Palace.
Tanisi thumped on the bed. She had a doubt. She had been to Aarna's chamber before coming back to hers. Aarna's bed was lot stiffer. Tanisi noticed that her bed was very fluffy. Her curtains and bed linen appeared to be of more expensive fabrics than Aarna's. The lantern in her chamber also appeared to be more brighter. She wondered if all this was true or if it was a figment of her imagination. She decided to discuss this with Vishwakeerthi. She lied down to sleep, but her thoughts went drifting towards Samudra. The way he spoke, the way he smiled. His cocked eyebrows. His naughty expressions. His dirty words. She felt the heat in her body rising. She thought to herself, "I need to control myself. I cannot fall for him. But what if I cannot? If I do, then I vow I will not marry anyone else!". But her thoughts were occupied by him. The way he looked at her. His threatening stares. The proximity with his body when he had carried her so many times. But luckily
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 31 Vishwa's answer...
After finishing breakfast, Tanisi and Samudra went to the emperor's chamber to finish the administrative accounts updation.Samudra was pleased with Tanisi's work. Even though she had done it for the first time, she had done it diligently. She had also mentioned cause for special expenses in small syallables next to the expense. And she had also created a scroll which contained the details of all the special expenses and the reasons thereof for that Maasa(Lunar month of 27 days). She had updated it for all the accounts she had worked with. Samudra had found no mistakes in any of her accounts. Wherever, she had found issues she had asked Samudra and gotten them resolved.They had finished working on it much earlier than anticipated. Wrapping all up, it struck to Samudra that he can remove the current minister for account management and give that responsibility to Tanisi. He decided that he would discuss this with Vishwakeerthi and if his friend too felt the same, once t
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 32 The discussion...
After lunch, Tanisi took leave and promised Naksha she would visit her the next day.Samudra wasn't in a mood to let her go but he was still angry at her. Before leaving, Tanisi came to Samudra and asked his permission to leave for the day.Samudra said, "Tanisi, on the 9th day of the next maasa, we hold the annual festival of Lord Mrityunjaya. Guruvarya will be here at the end of this maasa and he has asked me to convey you, that he wishes you to help him with the festivities".Tanisi: "Of course my Lord. It would be my great pleasure."Samudra: "Ahem.. may be during those intimate times with Lord Mrityunjaya you can ask him if he wants you to be a virgin all your life...!"Tanisi looked up suddenly, but held her composure. Seeing that no one was around she shot back, "For intimate moments, I don't take suggestions. Thank you". She left.Samudra knew she was fighting against her own self. He smiled thinking, "I have managed to charm you. Yo
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 33 In the court
Samudra took all the accounts and memorised the actual dates of when the money was embezzled. He then took the criminal records and checked for Makaranda's misdeeds and they were in line. A week or two and the embezzlement was followed by Makaranda's grand plans. There was enough damning evidence against Rajaverma. Samudra carefully studied all of that till he was sure nothing was missed and that he had all the details necessary to punish the minister. He also had to make the revelation of the actual cause for his mother's death. He had tasked Prapta to collect evidence for the same. He had gotten them ready by now. He stood at the balcony of his chamber with his hands resting on the railings. Samudra was deep in thought and his life played out in his mind. He felt disgusted about himself that his Uncle could hoodwink him and for a decade fool him. But he also felt this was because he was his only family. It was the loneliness that Samudra felt which
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 34 The next announcement
Samudra also announced that from then on finances and treasury accounts and administration will be maintained by him personally. And in his absence will be the responsibility of his Prime Minister Vishwakeerthi.He then announced the upcoming annual festival for Lord Mrityunjaya was being held on the 9th day of the next maasa and the celebration that followed it will be for only the night instead for the complete day and night. He elaborated that this was due to the recent monetary losses Nishantha had suffered that the celebration had to be cut down.The courtiers agreed to all and there weren't any discussions regarding this.Then Samudra asked each of the minister to come up with the expenses needed for the next year under their respective responsibilities. He also cautioned them to keep the expenses under check and spend only for those which were needed and were not luxury.He then ordered Vishwakeerthi to prepare and send out the annual festival invi
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 35 Close confidante..!
It was exactly what he was wishing for. He wanted to pour his heart out to someone. A person who wouldn't take advantage of his revelation. Nor would tease him or judge him. Someone whom he could trust. He was hesitant for a while. He liked to show her that he is strong. But this was his vulnerable side. But then he thought he had already shown her his stubborn and shameless side. She had handled it fine. So may be its fine to show her his vulnerability as well.Samudra sighed and came closer to her.Samudra: "Tanisi, I am disturbed. It was an emotionally charged court day today. I announced judgements for two traitors. I lost my only family today. And I was just going through my life so far. My own uncle murdered my father, poisoned and killed my mother. He had tried to get me assasinated. But my ill fate I am still alive.."Tanisi was horrified. Samudra's last sentence made her heart ache. She panicked and instinctively closed his mouth. Concern and worr
Into the Unknown Lands Chapter - 36 The Abyss...
Post lunch there still lingered an uncomfortable silence. After the servants cleared up the chambers Samudra closed the door and locked it.He turned on and stood there silently watching her. Tanisi looked extremely perturbed. She slowly steeled herself and said, "Your highness, I have taken back my words. Please let me go."She didn't look at him while saying this. Samudra slowly walked to her. She became finicky. She wasn't sure of what the emperor was going to do next.Samudra stood close to her. Very close. She could feel his breath on her even with her head lowered. She wanted this to end. She was uncomfortable with the liberties he was taking with her. But she also didn't want to harass him. She knew he would do exactly as he had threatened her. She was in a dilemma. She closed her eyes and silently prayed to Lord Mrityunjaya. She was asking for help. She wanted the Lord to show her the right path.Her calmness affected Samudra. His anger slowly dis
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