[{"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-124":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},1857019,2464,"Chapter 124 - 122: Hide & Seek... Condition For Losing...","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-124",124,"\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>Deep within the shimmering underwater domain of Ganga, the atmosphere had become unexpectedly lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy memories surrounding Varga and her sisters slowly faded beneath the sheer unstoppable energy of Devara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because once Devara decided something—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peace for everyone else immediately disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After properly introducing himself to the other four crocodiles, Devara suddenly clapped his hands together excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s been so long since I played with my crocodile buddy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before poor Varga could even react—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara grabbed her tail again and began dragging her across the underwater currents toward a massive ancient stone slab resting between the glowing pillars of the divine domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crocodile closed her eyes in pure resignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point she had simply accepted her fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile her sisters silently watched the scene with expressions that somehow mixed confusion, disbelief, and secondhand embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tails for them is equal to butt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon Devara jumped onto the long stone slab and sat cross-legged proudly like a child preparing an important meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him, the five giant crocodiles slowly gathered in a circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their massive forms surrounded the stone platform while glowing currents drifted peacefully around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Goddess Ganga watched from a distance now with visible amusement dancing in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she already knew exactly what was about to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara looked around dramatically at the crocodiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Grin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s play a game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crocodiles immediately became cautious. Very cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Varga.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because every time this boy said the wordgame, suffering usually followed afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young king proudly began explaining the rules while gesturing enthusiastically with his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All five of you need to hide somewhere in the river.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crocodiles blinked silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Devara pointed at himself proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I’ll search for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far... It sounded harmless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I find you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grin widened dangerously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Grin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...then you become my ride for the day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence. Absolute silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five crocodiles stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dead-eyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single one reacted immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the flowing waters around them somehow felt awkward now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile Devara sat there completely pleased with himself as though he had invented the greatest game in existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the minds of the five cursed apsaras though—The reactions were far less enthusiastic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Ride?Did he just say ride?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Is this how a gentleman speaks to beautiful women?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-eyed crocodile slowly turned toward Varga with visible judgment in her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crimson-eyed one looked personally offended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green-eyed crocodile seemed seconds away from diving into the deepest part of the river forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile Varga herself simply stared at Devara with an exhausted expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because somehow—Somehow—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This divine king still had absolutely no awareness that the terrifying crocodiles before him were originally celestial apsaras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him they were apparently just... River buddies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now transportation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile Devara looked around curiously after noticing their silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five crocodiles continued staring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young king frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a fair game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden-eyed crocodile slowly closed its eyes as though praying for patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the distance, Goddess Ganga finally failed to contain her laughter anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beautiful river goddess covered her mouth lightly while laughing softly at the absurd scene unfolding before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because only Devara—Only this impossible child—Could look at five ancient cursed apsaras of celestial beauty...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...and somehow immediately turn them into participants of underwater hide-and-seek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five giant crocodiles continued staring at Devara in complete silence after hearing his \"wonderful\" game proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere beneath the sacred waters of Ganga’s divine domain somehow felt deeply judgmental now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially toward Devara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile the young king blinked innocently at their dead-eyed expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-eyed crocodile slowly looked away like she was reconsidering every life decision that led to this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crimson-eyed one visibly narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green-eyed crocodile looked emotionally exhausted already despite the game not even starting yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Varga?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varga simply stared at Devara with the expression of someone watching a natural disaster wearing royal clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their hesitation, Devara became genuinely confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are all of you acting like this is unfair?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward slightly upon the giant stone slab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, I even prepared proper rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crocodiles blinked slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently there were rules now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara immediately began explaining with complete seriousness as though discussing an important royal military strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time limit is ten minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed dramatically toward the glowing underwater forests stretching through the divine domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can hide anywhere within that radius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he proudly placed both hands on his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I won’t cheat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crocodiles continued staring silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile Goddess Ganga sat nearby openly enjoying the entire scene now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because watching Devara negotiate hide-and-seek rules with ancient cursed apsaras trapped inside crocodile bodies was not something even divine beings got to witness often.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still noticing their hesitation, Devara suddenly brightened as though struck by inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait. I’ll add rewards too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That immediately got their attention slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Varga’s sisters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara grinned proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Grin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I find you, you become my ride for some time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he raised one finger dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if you play properly, I’ll give all of you delicious food afterward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crocodiles exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was already tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The food Devara shared strangely soothed the curse inside them after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—Devara casually added another line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I’ll even take all of you around my kingdom for a walk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those words entered the waters—All five crocodiles froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Goddess Ganga’s amused expression softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because unlike Devara—The crocodiles immediately understood the deeper meaning behind those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take them out of the waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Onto land. Their ancient curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prophecy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narada’s words. The sage’s condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything connected instantly inside their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For one long moment none of them moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then all five slowly turned toward Devara simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young king blinked in confusion seeing the sudden intensity in their glowing eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why are all of you looking at me like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside their hearts though—Excitement had exploded violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because after all these years...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After endless waiting beneath sacred waters...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prophecy was finally approaching its fulfillment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one destined to free them truly stood before them now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was currently bribing them into participating in underwater hide-and-seek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The absurdity of fate itself nearly made Varga question reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile beside her, the green-eyed crocodile suddenly moved closer excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crimson-eyed one’s tail actually splashed the waters slightly in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the silver-eyed crocodile looked energized now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varga herself slowly closed her eyes for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then opened them again while staring at Devara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same overexcited child now grown. The same ridiculous energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same warm heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly had not changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile Devara finally smiled proudly seeing their reactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aha! Now you’re interested!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five crocodiles immediately nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Nods!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very quickly. Almost suspiciously quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden enthusiasm actually startled Devara slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do I feel like all of you became motivated for completely different reasons...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—The five giant crocodiles instantly scattered through the glowing underwater domain at incredible speed to begin hiding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Devara sitting alone on the stone slab blinking in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly—A grin spread across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Grin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh ho...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re taking this seriously now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away within the sacred waters, Varga swam swiftly beside her sisters while trying not to laugh internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because somewhere between curses, prophecies, divine fate, and ancient suffering—Their liberation had somehow become connected to the most ridiculous game imaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mount Kailash...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far beyond mortal kingdoms, beyond rivers, forests, politics, and wars—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above the world upon the eternal сне-covered peaks of Mount Kailash—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The divine family quietly watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sacred winds moved gently across the heavenly mountain while divine bells echoed faintly through the endless snowy silence surrounding Kailash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated peacefully beside one another were Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before them floated a divine vision formed through sacred energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within it—The scene beneath Goddess Ganga’s waters unfolded clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowned king feared by neighboring rulers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man capable of dancing the Tandava itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ruler whose words now shook kingdoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet—Despite all of that—He was currently playing underwater hide-and-seek with cursed crocodile apsaras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goddess Parvati could not stop the soft smile blooming across her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile Shiva simply watched silently, though the faint amusement visible within his eyes revealed enough already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because for divine beings like them—Power alone never mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person’s heart mattered more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even after becoming a king...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after carrying the burden of kingdoms upon his shoulders...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara had not lost the child within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That innocent warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That strange ability to treat even cursed beings like companions rather than monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That refusal to let power harden his soul completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goddess Parvati softly shook her head while watching Devara chase the crocodiles through the underwater domain with alarming enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He truly hasn’t changed at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Shiva’s lips curved very faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was never meant to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer carried calm certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because both of them understood something important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world would eventually try to shape Devara into many things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A conqueror. A king. A warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A divine figure. A symbol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he lost that simple heart beneath all of it—Then none of those titles would matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby stood their two daughters as well, both quietly watching the vision with smiles of their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pride shone clearly within their expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they had witnessed his journey from the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his marriage with Gandhari.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The struggles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burdens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expectations placed upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now—Watching their little brother standing confidently within his own kingdom while still laughing so freely...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It filled them with warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them softly chuckled seeing the poor crocodiles desperately trying to hide while Devara loudly announced he would find every single one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He still terrifies people and animals equally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That earned a quiet laugh from Goddess Parvati herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile the divine household around Kailash remained peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Ganesha had already departed earlier after hearing the prayers of one of his devotees calling sincerely for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a god he needs to answer the call of his devotee who was calling him with such a pure devotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As always, the compassionate deity never ignored those who sought him with true devotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Kartikeya too had returned toward his own abode after spending time at Kailash, where his wives now awaited him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a little while, only Lord Shiva, Parvati, and their daughters remained watching quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below them, kingdoms prepared for future conflicts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kings burned with pride and hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fate slowly moved its pieces across Bharatvarsha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet amidst all of that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their son still found time to laugh beneath sacred waters while playing games with cursed crocodiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And strangely enough—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That simple sight brought more peace to their hearts than even grand victories ever could.\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>",1874,"2026-06-10T05:05:13.714Z",1,"novelbin.me","83df880cd65389e7d0072714ee75c7153d1fc179fbe49d684b8b95c2275070f1","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-125","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-123",149,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-cover.jpg"]