Chapter 24 - The boon

Suchihero pondered over Shrushaw's words, then rubbed his temples with his fingers.

"What do you mean by powers? What powers does Toshani have?" 

"She is the heir of Goddess Aditi you know that. Somehow her presence at the shrine broke my maze. Perhaps it is because of her age, she is 16 now. Her powers were eventually going to show up."

"You haven't answered my question? What powers does she have?" 

"The prophecy...." Shrushaw said.

"Yes, I know the prophecy, I want to know what does Toshani has to do with breaking your maze?" The king insisted.

"The shrine is the hiding place of the source, your majesty. Toshani's presence must have affected it somehow, which created a mystic surge and broke the maze."

Shrushaw explained though she herself was not sure about it.

"What do you suggest? What should I do?" 

"Keep her away from this forest, and the shrine your majesty."

"You know that's impossible. Tos