Time travel to Mahabharata

Chapter 23: A challenge accepted....

      Bhagi was sitting on her throne of Magadha. People of Magadha were the happiest under the rule of the new Maharaj. Soon enough Magadh had emerged as the new powerhouse of Aryavart. But still the official coronation of Bhagi was pending. The people had accepted Indrasen as their Maharaj but still the official coronation was pending. Bhagi had tried to delay the coronation for as long as possible but now Chalukya ji had enough.

"Maharaj, when are you going to get coronated? The People of Magadh are eager to witness the crown of Magadha on your head." Said chalukya ji as he stood up once the Sabha had resolved the issues the people had bought.

Bhagi looked towards him and said, "Have some patience, Chalukya ji. There's always a time for everything."

Chalukya ji nodded and hesitated a bit before asking, "but Maharaj, it's been 6 months since you have defeated Jarasandha. An..And you haven't even shown us your face, is there a distrust?"

Bhagi looked towards her court where all the people who she considered her family were sitting. She trusted these people with her life. Chalukya ji, who helped her immensely. Who guided her the most. The one who would use every strategy he can to fight any conspiracy against her. On the other hand stood her very dear friend. Her Senapati. Who honestly was more like her brother than friend. The one who would die for her before letting a single scratch come upon her. Then there was Kalyani, whose mother always cooked her the best meals. The one supported her emotionally the most. And rest were the representatives she had personally selected. The ones who are more her friends and family than colleagues.

If it was on her she would have revealed her truth to these people but unfortunately, she's tied by her gurudakhshina. But She knows and trusts that her gurus know the best; they would tell her to reveal the truth once the correct time comes.

Bhagi smiled and asked, "Do you need to see my face to know my trust towards you all?"

Kalyani immediately stood up and said, "Never! I know for a fact that you have trusted us, Maharaj. You don't need to prove anything, ever! Right Chalukya ji?"

'Absolutely, we trust you and I know you trust us as well Maharaj. I was just curious, that's it." said Chalukya ji as he nodded and went towards his seat. 

As soon as he sat down, a messenger came to the court. Bhagi looked towards him.

"Pranipat, Magadh Naresh. I'm from Hastinapur. I've been sent with a letter for you" he said quickly with head bowed.

Bhagi gestured her guard to take the letter and read out loud. She also asked one of the guards to provide the messenger with water. The messenger smiled and drank it happily.

"Pranipat, Magadh Naresh. This Is Maharaj Dristhrashtra, the great king of Hastinapur.

May this letter find you in the best of health and spirits. With the blessings of the divine and the stars aligning in our favor, I extend to you my warmest greetings and heartfelt felicitations. It is with great honor and anticipation that I extend to you a royal invitation to a truly grand and majestic event – the Kalapradarshan of our beloved kingdom.

Our noble princes, heirs to the legacy of this glorious land, having completed their education are prepared to showcase their prowess in various arts, disciplines, and talents.

The stage shall be set within the resplendent confines of Hastinapur, where the very air shall resonate with the echoes of heritage and excellence. Amidst this vibrant aura, we humbly request your esteemed presence to grace this occasion with your august presence. Your wisdom and magnanimity are known far and wide, and your attendance shall elevate the significance of this event to unparalleled heights.