[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable":3,"chapter-mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-100":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mahabharat: Shiva's Last Variable",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1856995,2464,"Chapter 100 - 98: Auction Turn’s From Profit To Dignity...","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-100",100,"\u003Cp>(A\u002FN):\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drop a meme here that you find funny. Or reflects your mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guys I hope you put more comments and power stones... Which will encourage me...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was thinking about adding local deities too to the story. Any thought about This idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-------------------------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the rules clarified and the atmosphere fully ignited,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first grand auction of Trivenivrata finally began in earnest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from that moment onward—The royal arena transformed into a battlefield of wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five hundred gold coins!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seven hundred!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One thousand and two pearl crates!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Add sandalwood rights from our caravan routes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voices rose continuously through the arena as merchants competed fiercely for the rights to Trivenivrata’s products.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black grapes alone sold for an amount that left smaller traders staring blankly in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was merely the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One after another, products from the kingdom were introduced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rare fruits grown from the fertile lands blessed by Bhudevi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vegetables with unusual flavor and freshness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Medicinal herbs cultivated near the sacred riverbanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Special grains with richer texture and longer preservation life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each item sparked aggressive bidding wars among the merchants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more samples they tasted—The more dangerous the competition became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the products genuinely surpassed expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first some merchants had believed the kingdom exaggerated its agricultural quality for prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now several traders looked ready to duel one another for distribution rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finding the quality of the product example gave from the kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile at the center of the platform, Prince Shakuni absolutely thrived within the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only THAT much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked theatrically disappointed toward one wealthy trader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have seen richer generosity from temple donation boxes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately another irritated merchant shouted a higher bid just to recover dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Shakuni pointed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nowthatsounds like a serious merchant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More laughter erupted around as the auction is getting more heated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More bidding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prince had somehow turned economic warfare into entertainment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even merchants losing bids found themselves caught in the excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the arena, seated beside Gandhari, Devara quietly watched the avalanche of wealth flowing toward the kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gold coins. Gemstones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trade pledges. Rare materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And perhaps more importantly—Recognition of this auction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every successful bid strengthened Trivenivrata’s legitimacy economically across the surrounding lands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Gandhari occasionally hid amused smiles watching her brother manipulate wealthy merchants into emotional bidding wars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one point, a merchant bid nearly double his original limit purely because Prince Shakuni looked unimpressed at him with pity which irritated him so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the auction moved toward something entirely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first many merchants appeared confused seeing decorated containers being carried forward carefully by attendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Shakuni raised one eyebrow dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The next product of Trivenivrata.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A fermented fruit mixture prepared through carefully preserved methods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately servants began distributing small tasting cups throughout the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fragrance alone drew attention of every merchants present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweet. Rich. Sharp. Complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which made them curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several merchants cautiously tasted it first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then froze in shock feeling their taste buds exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One merchant immediately looked down at the cup again in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another almost spilled his drink after the second sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the flavor was extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It carried the richness of multiple fruits blended together with subtle fermentation that deepened rather than ruined the taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refreshing to drink as if they wanted to drink more and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dangerous aspect a drink could have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Profitable of marketed rightly its a duck which was about to lay a golden egg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena exploded instantly afterwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want eastern trade rights!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two thousand gold coins!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I offer gemstones from mountain mines!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three thousand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I include caravan protection contracts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bidding escalated wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even merchants who previously intended conserving their wealth now entered the competition aggressively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because everyone understood immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This drink could become addictive among nobles and wealthy traders across kingdoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Shakuni meanwhile watched the chaos unfolding before him like a delighted strategist observing battle plans succeed perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed dramatically while another massive bid echoed through the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Sigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The beautiful sound of merchants destroying one another financially.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Devara finally laughed quietly hearing that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"-Haha!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And by the time the fermented fruit mixture rights were finally sold—The treasury officials recording the incoming wealth had already begun looking slightly overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Trivenivrata’s first auction was no longer merely successful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was historic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hours later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first grand auction of Trivenivrata finally came to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the royal arena looked like the aftermath of a glorious economic war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merchants sat exhausted in their seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some stared blankly at their ledgers as if they had seen a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others clutched their newly won trade contracts like victorious generals returning from battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the merchants who had mocked them earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few simply leaned back silently, mentally calculating how much wealth they had just spent in the heat of competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because somewhere along the way—The auction had stopped being purely about profit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the beginning, the merchants had entered cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strategically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold-minded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They calculated market reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transportation costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regional demand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Profit margins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bids started climbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Shakuni happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the real disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because somehow, through mocking remarks, dramatic commentary, and perfectly timed provocations, Prince Shakuni had transformed rational businessmen into competitive warriors fueled by ego.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One merchant increased his bid because another called him poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another doubled his offer after Shakuni looked disappointed in him publicly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third spent nearly his reserve treasury because someone laughed at his \"small kingdom finances.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cycle became unstoppable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pride challenged pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ego challenged ego.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before they realized it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gold had begun flowing like river water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, at the end of the auction, many merchants finally felt reality catching up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their money pouches felt suspiciously lighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very suspiciously lighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One exhausted trader looked down at his remaining coins and muttered quietly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...When did this happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another merchant across from him answered immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The moment Shakuni started smiling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several nearby traders nodded grimly in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the treasury officials of Trivenivrata looked increasingly stunned while overseeing the incoming wealth being recorded and transported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gold coins filled storage chests rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gemstones. Trade bonds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver bars. Rare crafted goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even future trade commitments from distant merchant guilds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer amount gathered from a single auction surpassed many expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And above it all, seated upon the royal platform, Devara quietly observed the exhausted merchants below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not mockingly. Thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because today had proven something important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trivenivrata no longer needed to chase recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recognition had come to them willingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kingdom now possessed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sacred legitimacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Economic momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Growing population.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strategic geography.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And most importantly—Attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dangerous amount of attention from the merchants after this auction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Gandhari watched her brother proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile Shakuni stood at the center stage still looking completely energized despite mentally bankrupting half the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One merchant finally pointed toward him accusingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You manipulated us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni placed a hand dramatically against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I merely believed in your financial confidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena erupted into tired laughter and collective suffering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"-Hahaha!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even some merchants who lost heavily could not truly remain angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because despite the chaos—The auction had been brilliantly organized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transparent. Structured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Profitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And strangely enjoyable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many already knew they would return for the next one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which, from an economic perspective—Was perhaps the most dangerous outcome of all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the following days, caravans departed steadily from Trivenivrata carrying the kingdom’s newly auctioned goods toward distant lands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long lines of guarded trade wagons crossed roads, river routes, and mountain passes carrying sealed containers stamped with the roaring lion emblem of Trivenivrata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, most kingdoms viewed the incoming products with mild curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A newly established kingdom entering major trade markets was unusual—But not alarming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then people tasted the products.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the situation escalated immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In western markets, nobles purchasing the black grapes quickly demanded additional supply after the first shipments vanished almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In southern trade hubs, the fermented fruit mixture became wildly popular among wealthy merchants and local rulers alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere, the vegetables and fruits from Trivenivrata drew stunned reactions because their freshness lasted unusually long while their flavor surpassed normal expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The medicinal herbs too began attracting attention among healers and physicians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again and again, the same conversations spread through marketplaces acrossBhulok1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did this come from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which kingdom grows produce like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trivenivrata.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The new kingdom?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That recently established one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder the merchants fought over the rights to sell these. according to the rumors around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reputation of the kingdom spread rapidly afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not through war. Not through conquest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But through taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And taste travelled frighteningly fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside several royal courts, even kings and nobles began receiving the products personally through high-paying merchants eager to impress influential customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some rulers initially dismissed the growing praise as exaggerated merchant tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they tasted the goods themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And immediately ordered further procurement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One noble reportedly became furious after learning another kingdom secured exclusive grape distribution rights before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere, wealthy merchant guilds that had lost during the auction began regretting their decisions intensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the profits now being generated by the winners were becoming absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One trader who won fermented drink rights reportedly earned back nearly half his auction losses within days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That story spread very quickly among merchant communities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in many marketplaces, buyers specifically started asking for products carrying the royal lion seal of Trivenivrata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seal itself began gaining value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trust. Prestige. Demand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The economic identity of the kingdom was forming at terrifying speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding kingdoms grew increasingly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this level of market impact from a kingdom so newly established should not have been possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not this quickly. Not this successfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reports started flooding into royal courts...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The products are outperforming local goods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Public demand continues increasing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Merchants are already requesting expanded agreements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trade houses are planning permanent routes toward Trivenivrata.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several rulers grew uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because economics often achieved what armies could not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Influence. Dependency. Soft power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like this before them. And the most dangerous part?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trivenivrata had not even officially crowned its king yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, back inside the kingdom itself, the people slowly began realizing something incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their homeland was no longer merely admired spiritually after the Maha Shivaratri miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now—It was becoming desired economically too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somewhere within the royal palace—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara quietly continued building foundations while the rest ofBhulok1slowly realized that Trivenivrata was not a temporary phenomenon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the fame of Trivenivrata continued spreading acrossBhulok1, admiration was not the only thing growing within neighboring kingdoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Greed had begun awakening too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside royal courts far away from Trivenivrata’s sacred rivers, ministers and rulers gathered privately behind closed doors discussing the same kingdom repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fertile lands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosive trade growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strategic river position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rapidly increasing population.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the king at the center of it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many rulers openly acknowledged his achievements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slayer of Kamsa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young ruler blessed publicly during Maha Shivaratri.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The founder of a kingdom already drawing merchants, sages, pilgrims, and immigrants alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the more skeptical kingdoms admitted one thing reluctantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara possessed terrifying momentum currently which they need to stop or at least slow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet for some rulers—That admiration only sharpened their greed further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*******************************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Author note:)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope you guys give me your opinion and idea’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-->\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t forget to review guys...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guys I have a new fic which named: Karuppan: King of Openings.\u003C\u002Fp>",1910,"2026-06-10T05:05:13.714Z",1,"novelbin.me","1b65cfa24beda76956b81add61f07c6119b16b86afa6a6c04b4de55b65cb8f72","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-101","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-99",149,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-cover.jpg"]