Chapter 22: Time for Unification
The scene shifts to the Vijayanagara Empire, inside Nikhil's room.
Nikhil and Aditya are talking.
Nikhil says in a frustrated tone:
Nikhil:Aditya…... there is someone who got Magic ability before us… it seems like they have a better way than me.
Aditya looks thoughtful.
Aditya (normal tone):
Aditya:Well… so what do you think? Where are they from?
Nikhil says:
Nikhil:I don't know… the system didn't show the name or the location… and I'm worried about something.
Aditya asks:
Aditya:And what's that?
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Scene shifts to Damini and Janvi's room.
Janvi enters Damni's room.
Janvi says in a playful tone while sitting on Damni's bed:
Janvi:Hey… what are you doing, Damni? Did you get your Magic ability? What kind do you have?
Damni replies in a normal tone:
Damni:I was just thinking about something.
Janvi nods and responds in a normal tone:
Janvi:How did Nikhil even think of using booms to kill 500 Zombies? He got average marks in class… ummm… anyway, I got Magic ability. Unspoken Pact.
Damini moves closer, cheerful:
Damini:Come on, he helped us a lot. That's why we got Magic abilities fast. Okay, leave that topic! Your power sounds interesting… and interestingly, I got the same ability as you... Unspoken Pact.
Janvi says in a frustrated tone:
Janvi: But..but... it says that I can't use magic ability yet... cause my body condition is not at that level.... does it mean I didn't have good body?
Damini laughs a little, holds Janvi's cheeks, and squeezes them.
Damini: Yeah, it said that to me too. But it doesn't mean you don't have a good-looking body… it means we don't have a strong enough body to handle these Magic abilities.
Janvi makes a fake offended face but enjoys Damini's touch.
Janvi (playful):
Janvi:Can I sleep here tonight?
Damini teases her:
Damini: Fine… but don't cuddle me while I'm sleeping.
Janvi laughs:
Janvi: Fine, fine… let me bring Pallavi too.
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Scene shifts to Janit and Hemant's room.
Janit enters Hemant's room.
Janit says in a frustrated tone:
Janit: Aaahh… why can't I use my Magic ability? Why does it show that my body condition is not enough? We trained so much but still can't use it… we waited a lot!!!
Hemant replies in a normal tone:
Hemant: Yeah, you're right… I think we will have to work even harder. But I'm thinking about something…
(Hemant's jaw tightens with frustration.)
Janit asks curiously:
Janit: What is it?
Hemant says in frustration:
Hemant: How the hell did Nikhil get the idea to use booms? He doesn't want us to grow.
Janit answers calmly:
Janit:Come on, he's our friend. He always tells us everything. I don't think he's hiding anything. And we should be grateful that his idea helped us reach 500 Zombie points.
Hemant thinks:
(Yeah, he's right… Nikhil helped us get our abilities. But... why was he surprised when he was giving Janit magic ability??)
Janit, exhausted and sleepy:
Janit: Well then, good night. I'm going back to my room.
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Scene shifts to Harsh's room.
He is already sleeping.
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Scene shifts back to Nikhil's room.
Nikhil is lying on his bed, thinking:
Nikhil (thought):
(Tomorrow I have to talk to King Krishn Dev Rai ji about Unification… this is the best opportunity. With Magic abilities, other kingdoms will form alliances with Vijayanagara.)
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Next Day —
Nikhil was in an ancient bath pool.
His lower body was underwater while his upper body was visible. His body had become lean but strong and more defined than before, though his physique was not fully developed yet—many muscles still needed training.
Nikhil leaned his head back.
Nikhil (thought):
(After a few hours there will be a Royal meeting... we have to propose our idea... I hope the King will accept it... we have to work really hard from now.)
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Scene shifts a few hours later.
Royal Meeting Room
King Krishn Dev Rai is sitting on his throne.
Krishn Dev Rai:
So tell me… what do you wish to discuss, Nikhil and Aditya?
Aditya steps forward respectfully.
Aditya (respectful tone):
Aditya:
We are here to discuss that this is the right time to make alliances with other kingdoms. We have the advantage—our Candidates got Magic abilities first. Other kingdoms will surely agree.
Janvi, Damini, Pallavi, Harsh, Hemant, and Janit are shocked.
They didn't expect that alliances would start this soon.
Krishn Dev Rai thinks:
(They're right… we have the advantage. Our candidates unlocked Magic abilities early. Other kingdoms will benefit from us. We can even tell them how we reached 500 Zombie points so fast… I should agree. I just hope nothing goes wrong... I know it will attract enemies, but right now they can't do anything.)
Nikhil and Aditya look at him, waiting.
Krishn Dev Rai speaks:
Krishn Dev Rai:
Fine. I agree. You may go… but Pemmasani Ramalinga Nayudu will accompany you wherever you travel.
Nikhil says happily:
Nikhil: Fine!
Everyone gets excited — they are finally going to explore other kingdoms.
They leave the throne room, return to their rooms, and get ready. They change into new clothes, leaving their modern clothes behind. After packing their belongings, they gather on the ground where the chariots are ready.
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Chapter End
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