[{"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-143":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},1857038,2464,"Chapter 143 - 140: News From Durvasa... Banter With Shakuni...","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-143",143,"\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 would like to this time choose a local deities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--> Give me all the names you know. I would do research on them. Or you could share their story a little and their power and what they authority over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-------------------------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trivenivrata....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Royal Palace...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile... Far away in Trivenivrata.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning sun bathed the royal palace in golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Servants moved through the corridors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officials carried reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ministers discussed trade and administration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kingdom remained peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely unaware of the storm slowly gathering beyond its borders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the royal palace, Devara sat within his private study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several scrolls lay spread across a large wooden table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most contained reports regarding trade routes, harvest forecasts, and border activities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One scroll, however, had captured all of his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seal upon it belonged to none other than Sage Durvasa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of his gurus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man who rarely requested favors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when he did...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was usually a good reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara slowly unrolled the scroll once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His green eyes carefully moved across the contents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A name had been written prominently within the document.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sage Veenadhara Kashyap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A once-respected wandering sage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man renowned throughout many kingdoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not for warfare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not for spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for mastery over three unique arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Singing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Playing the veena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And riddles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extraordinary riddles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scroll explained that Veenadhara’s songs could bring entire gatherings to tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His veena performances were said to calm wild animals and soothe troubled minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was his riddles that had made him famous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or infamous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His riddles were unlike ordinary puzzles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each contained multiple meanings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Multiple layers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Questions hidden within questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Answers hidden beneath answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entire debates among scholars had begun because of a single riddle spoken by the sage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recognition had become arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrogance had become pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And pride had begun leading him down a dangerous path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Durvasa’s report, Sage Veenadhara had begun humiliating others publicly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scholars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Priests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Travelers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who failed to answer his riddles became the target of ridicule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many had lost wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some had lost honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few had even abandoned their studies after being publicly shamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sage no longer sought knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sought victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several information suggested he had begun using his gifts for personal gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manipulating people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creating conflicts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning kingdoms against one another merely to prove his intellectual superiority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara finished reading the final section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then leaned back in his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small sigh escaped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Sigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the bottom of the scroll, Durvasa had written a final note.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handwriting was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knowledge without humility becomes poison.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This man once walked the path of wisdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now he walks the path of vanity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring him back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or stop him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara stared at the words for several moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only his guru would make a request that sounded like a mission and a life lesson at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king rolled the scroll closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes drifted toward the palace gardens visible through the nearby window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somewhere out there was a sage capable of reducing scholars to silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A master singer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A master musician.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A master riddler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And apparently a man in desperate need of humility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara’s smile slowly widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a feeling this was going to be interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially because riddles were one of the few things that genuinely fascinated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somewhere beyond the borders of Trivenivrata,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sage Veenadhara Kashyap remained completely unaware that the disciple of a certain sage had just accepted the task of finding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A task that would soon place two very different minds on a collision course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the room, Mahamantri Shakuni had been reviewing several reports of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After becoming part of Devara’s court, he had quickly become one of the kingdom’s most capable administrators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, despite all his intelligence, his fondness for teasing family members remained unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing the smile lingering on Devara’s face, Shakuni slowly lowered his scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a grin appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is a dangerous smile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni leaned back in his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should I be worried?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Devara raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Worried about what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mahamantri Shakuni placed a hand dramatically over his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps a princess from some distant kingdom has finally written a love letter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room became silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Devara burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"-HAHAHA!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound echoed through the study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a few nearby attendants struggled not to smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mahamantri Shakuni looked pleased with himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The guilty laugh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You spend too much time imagining nonsense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nonsense?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni pointed accusingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are smiling while reading a scroll.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Either it is a love letter...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised another finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...or someone has offered to donate ten thousand gold coins to the treasury.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara laughed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"-Haha!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neither.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king finally rolled up the scroll and tossed it gently across the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni caught it effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mahamantri opened it and immediately noticed the seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maharishi Durvasa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara nodded his head with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It arrived this morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni quickly skimmed through the contents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyebrows gradually rose higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time he finished reading, he looked genuinely surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A sage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Veenadhara Kashyap?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara nodded once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Nod!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The very same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maharishi Shakuni reread several sections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then lowered the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A confused look crossed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forgive me, Maharaj...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the parchment lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...but why exactly has Guru Durvasa asked you to deal with this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara leaned back comfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile never left his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni continued reading the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From what I am reading, this Veenadhara Kashyap has become arrogant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Extremely arrogant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He humiliates scholars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Insults sages.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Embarrasses kings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And turns every gathering into a contest designed to praise himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mahamantri folded the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then looked at Devara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wouldn’t it be far easier for Maharishi Durvasa to visit him personally?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grin slowly appeared on Shakuni’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can think of a very effective solution.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara already knew where this was going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni nodded solemnly along with his confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Nod\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What solution?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mahamantri raised a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One curse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara laughed hearing the solution of Mahamantri Shakuni.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni continued with complete seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing excessive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps a curse that turns him into a goat for six months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Devara nearly choked trying not to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A goat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni nodded confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe a donkey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That would be educational.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendants standing nearby quickly looked away before their laughter became visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara rubbed his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is not how Guruji solves every problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni looked unconvinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are speaking about Maharishi Durvasa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His reputation suggests otherwise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That only made Devara laugh harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"-Haha!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few moments, the king finally regained his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his expression became thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is a reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For Guruji sending me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king gently tapped the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Maharishi Durvasa truly wished to punish him, he could do so himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he wanted revenge, he would not need my help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he wanted to curse him, he certainly would not send a letter asking me to solve it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mahamantri considered that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The logic was difficult to argue with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara looked toward the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond it, the gardens swayed gently in the morning breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guruji could have solved this problem himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice became softer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fact that he didn’t means there is something else he wants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni listened quietly hearing Devara’s answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara continued to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps he sees something worth saving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps he believes the sage can still change.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or perhaps he wants me to learn something from this encounter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king smiled as he flicked his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knowing Guruji, all three possibilities are equally likely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni chuckled how easilt Devara was taking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That certainly sounded like Durvasa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mahamantri looked down at the scroll again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then back at Devara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you are going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer came without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king’s eyes carried absolute certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is my Guru.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guruji has never asked me for anything without reason behind it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he believes I should meet this sage, then I will meet him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni studied his brother-in-law for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Poor Veenadhara Kashyap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara blinked looking at his brother in law who was pitying the sage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Poor sage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni nodded with a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grin on his face widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has managed to attract the attention of Maharishi Durvasa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed toward Devara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mahamantri leaned back comfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am beginning to suspect his troubles have only just started.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Devara simply laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni tapped the scroll thoughtfully after hearing Devara’s explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For several moments, the Mahamantri Shakuni remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled up the parchment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I shall begin preparations for the royal journey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could stand, however, Devara shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That single word immediately made Shakuni suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king was smiling again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same smile that usually appeared before one of his unusual ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know that smile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara chuckled hearing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Chuckle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfortunately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shakuni folded his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you planning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Devara leaned back in his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time I will not travel as a king.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made Shakuni raise an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara continued to explain his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I arrive as the ruler of Trivenivrata, every door will open.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every person will bow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every answer will be carefully prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The sage will not show me his true self.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mahamantri slowly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not deny the logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wish to meet him as someone insignificant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As someone he believes beneath him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As someone he would normally dismiss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grin appeared on Shakuni’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-Grin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king wanted to observe the sage without revealing his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To see how he treated ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To see how deeply arrogance had rooted itself within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shakuni laughed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"-Haha!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That actually sounds interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dangerous gleam appeared in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which is precisely why I am coming with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara blinked looking at the excited Shakuni.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absolutely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni stood seeing Devara was about refuse him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I refuse to miss whatever madness is currently forming inside your head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Devara laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and your Madness?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Experience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni corrected immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have learned that whenever you smile like this, something entertaining follows.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara could not argue with that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mahamantri Shakuni looked pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he picked up several scrolls from the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I am travelling, someone must finish today’s royal duties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Devara stood from his throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I shall leave those matters in your capable hands until my departure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How generous of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shakuni deadpanned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king laughed once more before leaving the royal assembly chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short while later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the royal quarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King’s Chamber...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara entered his chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he stepped inside, he was greeted by a pleasant sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gandhari sat near the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her sat Rajmata Satyavati.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women appeared deeply engaged in conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A painting rested upon a nearby stand while several cups of herbal tea sat untouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both women looked up as Devara entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gandhari immediately smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king walked toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satyavati noticed the expression on his face first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are going somewhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devara stopped. Then laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rajmata looked extremely pleased with herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I raised princes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know that expression.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gandhari’s smile faded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are travelling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Devara nodded obvious to his wife changing reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He explained Durvasa’s request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purpose behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both women listened quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he finished, Gandhari remained silent for several moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When do you leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The queen lowered her gaze briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then looked back at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am coming.\"\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>New Template:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it will manifest little later into the story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would like to this time choose a local deities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--> Give me all the names you know. I would do research on them. Or you could share their story a little and their power and what they authority over.\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>",2114,"2026-06-10T05:05:13.714Z",1,"novelbin.me","31dbd659184423be0c0f4e00c4b06c6ae91815a94c944be15dec2958a17929d0","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-144","mahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-chapter-142",149,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmahabharat-shiva-s-last-variable-cover.jpg"]