[{"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-120":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},1857015,2464,"Chapter 120 - 118: Devara’s Decision...Vow Of The Humiliated Kings...","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-120",120,"\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>-------------------------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Trivenivrata ministers visibly stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few soldiers near the chamber edges instinctively tightened their grip on their spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even some allied representatives present in the court narrowed their eyes dangerously hearing the open intimidation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile beside the throne—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the divine sabertooths slowly rose onto its feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gigantic beast stretched lazily before letting out a deep low growl that rolled across the chamber like distant thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Growl!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound alone caused several visiting ministers to pale instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Devara himself? He remained seated calmly upon the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No anger crossed his face. No visible provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That calmness itself now began unsettling the five rulers more than open rage would have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile from the side of the court, Prince Shakuni quietly clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"-Tch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gandharan prince smirked faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You entered a throne room for negotiations... and somehow managed to sound like robbers demanding coin on a forest road.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the neighboring ministers stepped forward angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before the argument could escalate—A new voice entered the tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold. Heavy. Controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Bhishma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grand elder slowly rose from his position within the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The movement alone altered the atmosphere instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because unlike political ministers or neighboring rulers—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bhishma carried the weight of a legend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when he looked toward the five kings now, there was visible disappointment in his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You stand inside the royal court of an allied kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His deep voice echoed across the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And yet you speak threats before its throne?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of the neighboring rulers answered immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because no matter their confidence—Confronting Bhishma directly was another matter entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile beside him, Vidura remained silent but watchful, clearly measuring how dangerous this conversation might become politically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still—Devara finally moved. Slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rose from the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chamber instinctively focused completely on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His royal mantle shifted lightly behind him beneath the moving air while the crowned lion banner stood directly above the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then calmly—Far too calmly—Devara spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You ask whether I can stop five kingdoms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words echoed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But somehow every person in the chamber heard them clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his gaze slowly moved across all five rulers one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You came here believing numbers alone create power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sentence immediately sharpened the atmosphere again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile the divine sabertooths behind him stood fully alert now, their golden eyes fixed upon the visitors like silent predators watching prey test boundaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then finally Devara’s voice hardened slightly for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mistake restraint for weakness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence afterward felt suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And suddenly—For the first time since entering the throne chamber—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neighboring kings began realizing they may have pushed this confrontation far further than intended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension inside the throne chamber had already become suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neighboring rulers stood rigid with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ministers behind them looked increasingly uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The divine sabertooths remained alert beside the throne platform, their low rumbling growls vibrating faintly through the polished floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And standing before them all—Devara remained terrifyingly calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then unexpectedly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara turned his gaze away from the five rulers entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he looked toward Mahamantri Vidura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden shift confused several people in the chamber instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mahamantri Vidura himself raised an eyebrow slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Devara asked calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mahamantari Vidura... What was the ritual called that Lord Rama used to expand his borders through the sacred horse?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question itself stunned the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several sages immediately understood where this conversation might be heading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile the neighboring rulers visibly frowned in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vidura however answered truthfully without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ashvamedha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word echoed heavily through the throne chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ashvamedha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately the atmosphere changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even many ministers standing nearby straightened sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because every ruler present understood the meaning behind that ancient ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vidura continued calmly for the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A consecrated white stallion would be released to wander freely across kingdoms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A chosen force of elite warriors would follow it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any kingdom through which the horse passed peacefully acknowledged the sovereignty of the king performing the ritual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if any ruler captured or stopped the horse... it was considered a direct challenge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice remained composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then war would decide supremacy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neighboring king’s expressions slowly darkened further as realization began forming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vidura added the final part quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the horse completed its journey unchallenged... the performing ruler would be recognized as an undisputed sovereign.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence. Heavy. Dangerous silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly—Devara turned back toward the five rulers. The faintest smile touched his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then he asked the five kings before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should I follow the path of Lord Rama and perform it as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words landed like lightning across the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that future complications may be avoided.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sentence shattered the final restraint inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neighboring rulers exploded instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Rudrasena stepped forward furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Mahipala slammed his staff against the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is an insult!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You threaten neighboring kingdoms inside your own court?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even several ministers behind them began shouting angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere became chaotic for a brief moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile the divine sabertooths beside the throne rose fully now, their massive bodies towering as low growls rolled through the chamber warningly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards of Trivenivrata immediately shifted positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warriors from allied kingdoms subtly placed hands near weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The throne room itself stood one breath away from violence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And through all of it—Devara looked entirely unimpressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then calmly—Almost mockingly—He answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You discovered that only now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence afterward hit harder than shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because there was no diplomacy left in his tone anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No pretense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only direct confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several neighboring ministers visibly paled now realizing the situation had spiraled far beyond normal political pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile from the side of the chamber, Shakuni actually began laughing openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even trying to hide it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh this is glorious...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Bhishma closed his eyes briefly as though feeling a headache approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the message Devara had just delivered was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neighboring kingdoms had come attempting to place economic chains around Trivenivrata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in return—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newly crowned king had casually suggested conquering them under the sacred legacy of Ashvamedha instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The throne chamber of Trivenivrata had completely transformed from a diplomatic court into a battlefield of words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sacred calm that usually surrounded royal halls was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the chamber pulsed with raw tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guards stood alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ministers remained frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The divine sabertooths beside the throne watched the visiting rulers with predatory stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And standing at the center of it all—Devara no longer looked merely like a newly crowned ruler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked like a king drawing a line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neighboring rulers were still visibly furious from the Ashvamedha remark when Devara spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time—There was no humor left in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No mockery. Only cold certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will continue using the same trade routes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words echoed sharply through the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No taxes will be paid by Trivenivrata.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Rudrasena immediately stepped forward angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You dare reject lawful demands so openly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Devara continued without interruption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if any among you has a problem with that ...you are welcome to challenge this kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sentence dropped like iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people inside the chamber visibly inhaled sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because that was no longer diplomacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was open invitation. Open challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Vidura’s eyes sharpened seriously now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile the neighboring kings themselves looked stunned for a brief second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because Devara rejected them. But because of how directly he did it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most rulers hid behind diplomacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Threats wrapped inside silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear buried beneath negotiation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Devara?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke like a man who had already decided the outcome in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Devara slowly stepped down from the throne platform itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The movement immediately caused the chamber to tense further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the divine sabertooths moved slightly with him instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young king’s gaze swept across the five rulers one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then he declared before the entire royal assembly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But hear this clearly. If any kingdom dares stop the trade of Trivenivrata...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If any ruler attacks our merchants... If any hand reaches toward our goods...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice hardened completely now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then beware.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chamber itself felt colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I swear before this royal court... that kingdom will become history.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words slammed through the hall like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several ministers from neighboring kingdoms visibly paled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some soldiers inside the chamber straightened instinctively hearing the sheer conviction in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara continued without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will not merely retaliate. I will not stop at borders. I will make certain that kingdom falls beneath the wings of Trivenivrata.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolute silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even the ministers dared whisper now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The threat had become crystal clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attack Trivenivrata’s trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Devara would answer with conquest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile one of the divine sabertooths slowly let out another deep growl as if the beasts themselves approved the declaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the side of the chamber, Prince Shakuni’s grin had become dangerously wide now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he looked entertained by the sheer audacity unfolding before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Bhishma silently watched Devara with unreadable eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the young king had just publicly revealed something important to every ruler present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trivenivrata would not behave like a weak newborn kingdom begging for survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It intended to rise aggressively if cornered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile the five neighboring kings stood in grim silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their attempt to economically pressure a rising kingdom had somehow ended with them being openly warned of annihilation inside another ruler’s court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the most unsettling part?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking into Devara’s eyes—None of them could fully convince themselves he was bluffing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere inside the throne chamber finally snapped completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever fragile layer of diplomacy had remained between the kingdoms shattered after Devara’s declaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five rulers no longer looked like kings attending negotiations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked insulted men struggling to maintain pride before an entire royal assembly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Rudrasena took a furious step forward first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face had darkened completely now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is your answer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice echoed sharply through the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You humiliate neighboring rulers before your entire court?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Pratapaditya slammed the end of his ceremonial staff against the floor hard enough for the sound to echo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All five them were not happy with how Devara\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ministers behind them looked equally enraged now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the careful diplomacy from earlier had disappeared entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then one after another, the rulers openly voiced their anger before the whole assembly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Virendra Varma pointed directly toward Devara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember this day carefully, King Devaratha. You may sit proudly upon your throne now... but we swear before this court that we will bring this kingdom down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words themselves already carried venom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then came the line that changed the atmosphere completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Somakeshi shouted with visible fury,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if we must burn the whole world to ashes to do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those words entered the chamber—Everything changed.\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>",1873,"2026-06-10T05:05:13.714Z",1,"novelbin.me","b446da246dd6d331ecdedea9fc0c23ec2f3f1aeed2e25d37d53f7f72f07f0e1c","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-121","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-119",149,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-cover.jpg"]