Chapter 11
A month passed, since her friend came by and read the book. Putri still have questions but realized that she will get answers per time.
Today, is the day she is waiting for. She is getting released from the house arrest that she was put into. She sat the whole morning as her sibling went to their school.
Around noon, a car pulled up. Tony, Natasha, and Steve came out of the car. They were holding gears for the foot lock in Putri's right ankle where the lock is.
As they enter the house, Putri was sitting in the living room arms crossed.
"Hello, Putri Nivenda." Natasha said.
"Hello." She spoke in a low tone.
"As for following the rules of the house arrest for two whole years, you are officially free." Tony said reading the document on the tablet.
Shizhe'e Nivenda looked at them. "Well, it is finally time."
"Yes." Steve said.
Natasha looked at Putri.
"You are grateful that the court allowed you to resume your studies. Or else, it will be tiring." She spoke. "But you were having a good house arrest."
Putri looked at her with judging eyes. She knew that it was all a lie.
"We are going to remove the leg brace. But remember we will be watching you from those drones around you okay?" Tony said.
"Why drones?" Putri asked.
"Because you are still under 21 years old, and until then you are in the care of Stigma. So, the drones stay 24/7. And every morning, a new one will come to replace the old one. You are watched all the time." Tony said with a smile.
Putri did not smile.
Tony signed. "Okay. We are going to scan the brace and once it clear then we will remove it."
Putri put her leg on the table in front of her.
Tony scanned the lock.
It took 2 minutes on the tablet and 1 minute to remove that thing.
Once the leg brace is gone, Putri felt lighter.
"So, what are you going to do now?" Steve asked.
"Visit Master Manu's Ashrama." Putri said as she started to stand up.
"Are you sure that you do not want to pick up your siblings form school?" Shizhe'e asked.
"No." She answered.
As walked outside, she took a big inhalation and exhalation. Then she saw the drone in front of her.
Putri and Pickachu went to first to Lavanya Sri home.
"Well, this place is nice for one person and her Pokémons." Putri said as she came into the house.
"Oh, this place is perfect for me." Sri said. "I am glad that you left the house by yourself with a drone watching you."
"Yeah. Fun stuff." Putri said.
"So, why near Vanya?" Putri asked.
"Lady Cameswari, gave me this place." Sri said.
"Of course she did." Putri said.
As they headed out, the wind started to get warm.
They reach the ashrama. The ashrama looks like a courtyard house with around ten rooms around it with an open kitchen near the entrance. The place looks very beautiful.
"How did you plan to survive the cold?" Putri asked Master Manu.
"Through resistance. And also, there is a closed wall which can cover during the winter." Master Manu said, as he was showing Putri around.
Vanya enter the ashram. "Well, look who is here." She spoke.
"Yeah. Instead of words I can see gossips in front of me." Putri said.
"Also, there is some news." Vanya said. "Jayant and Nitya are getting married soon."
Chapter 12
"It is like a fairy tale." Sri said looking at the venue decorations.
Shortly after Putri's release, Jayant and Nitya decides to get married in Vancouver. It was a lavish wedding – which they were waiting for years to make it happen.
The sound of music was beautiful. The decorations was based on white and dark blue colors, indicating their colors as a couple together.
There was Stigma members, the Seas with their parents, Ryu Kinomiya, Loki, Sasa, Pawan, Divya, Alekhyaa, Surya, and Sri as guests. There was other people from their journey together as well as guests.
Vanya looked at the guests list while trying to coordinate everything. She is after all, the planner for the wedding.
Vanya was stressed over everything. Guests behavior to the food and the bride and groom themselves everything was under her control.
"You look incredible." Kartik said to his sister as she fuss over her saree before the ceremony started. Nitya's saree was white and light blue. It was symbolizing herself and Jayant colors together.
"Thanks." She said quietly.
Lakshya was there as a ring bearer. The rings were pure gold.
Akshar and Kapil was entertaining the guests with chatters.
Master Manu was sitting in the front row looking at everything while talking to Putri and Sri.
Naishadh was the volunteer priest for the ceremony. He was conducting the ceremony with an actual priest who they meet in India.
Jayant was standing there with his white and blue kurta. He had a lightning-bolt lapel pin on his kurta just in case.
Jayant was stress. The ceremony was too perfect for him. "What if I failed to say the words?" He asked Lakshya who was next to him.
"You will be okay." Lakshya said who was sitting right beside him. "Just calm down."
Master Manu stood up, went towards the microphone and start to play the flute.
The bride started to walk towards the mandapam. Kartik was next to his sister, walking her down the aisle and sitting in the mandapam with her.
As the ceremony started, Jayant nervous vanish when he saw Nitya.
"You look… stunning." Jayant said quietly to Nitya.
Nitya laugh. "Thank you. You looks handsome."
Jayant blushed.
As the priest went on with the ceremony, Jayant and Nitya were looking at each other the whole time. Vanya was smiling at the back of Jayant watching them, as she saw their entire story.
She wonder if thing would have been different if their met anywhere else in the world. As Jayant tie the Talli on Nitya's neck, guest's cheers.
Jayant slid the ring onto Nitya's finger, his hand steady at last, "Through every storm." He whispered.
Nitya slid the matching and onto his finger, "And every calm."
Vanya started to remember when everyone first meet till now. It was an adventure for them. Kapil notices Vanya expression.
"Are you okay?" He asked her.
"Yeah. I am fine." She sniff.
Lakshya looked at Vanya and gave a worried smile too.
After the ceremony occur, there was dinner and a reception. People were dancing and taking photos of the bride and groom.
Everyone was smiling and dancing as well. But the journey which the entire group started was a completed different story.
It was finally over. The couple waited for almost 10 years ever since they meet. It was an up and down relationship, but somewhat they patch thing up. But it would not start if that faithful day, as Vanya started to remember the time they all meet together as a team.
Chapter 13
X05
Vanya Polishetty was wandering after she was in Hyderabad, when she meet Manu Bahuguna. Manu treats her well, and slowly Vanya open up with him.
Manu learns that Vanya's adopted mother was once his students, before she retired and dies. When, Vanya found her adaptation certificate, she had a fight with her adopted father and tried to find her real parents only to be disappointed.
Manu went on a journey to find his students. He found Kapil Polishetty climbing mountain and inform about his sister. Kapil agree to join. He found Akshar Moodbidri swimming in ice cold water, shocking the villagers nearby. Akshar agree to come along. Jayant Jampala was trying to fly like the Wright Brothers. He failed. When trashing is invention, Manu came and conceive Jayant to come with him.
The last student was his old friends' children. Upon coming to the shop where the children were selling toys, a dark group of people attack the shop. They were under the orders to get a something important for both brothers, Manu and Naishadh. In the process, they kidnapped Nitya Mandapati.
Kartik Mandapati, her brother, decides to tag along Manu to his house to become stronger to save his sister.
The reasons for Manu to have someone younger than him to fight his older brother Naishadh, is because, after their father died, Naishadh turns into an evil power which he got from a snake bite. This resulted in him going to an island in Lakshadweep called Purnam for more power.
That is where Nitya Mandapati is going.
After training with Manu for five days, Kartik master his power of fire. Then, he meet the other three, Kapil, Akshar, and Jayant and also Vanya.
Together everyone went to the bandits four hide outs. Out of four three did not have Nitya. But at the fourth one, Nitya was there. Nitya and Kartik fought with Naishadh until Manu decides to take the bait.
Manu and Naishadh fought with each other until Naishadh's commander betray him but turn into energy as soon as he held Ikea.
Naishadh travel to Puram vowing that he will return.
Manu's now students and Nitya decides to stay together and get ready to face the challenges together and defeat Naishadh Bahuguna together.
X06
It has been a year since Naishadh depart. But the boys have grown arrogant and complacent. Lakshya Bahuguna, Naishadh Bahuguna's son was thrown out of his school and fails to terrorize local village.
After the boys told him off, Lakshya found a seal of the Adharma Buddist's Trisha and her tribe where they were seal. Trisha Nair was not dead. She was seal away and letting her shadow to battle her younger sister Parvathi against her.
The boys – Kartik, Jayant, Akshar, and Kapil along with Nitya, Manu and Vanya handle Lakshya by teaching him that loyalty comes in different ways. He was trying to copy his father's actions.
Trisha was trying to open a tomb to release the snake which bite Naishadh, Naga. After Lakshya was kidnapped by Trisha by a small mistake, Manu went to search for his brother.
The boys slowly learned about their own past while fighting with Trisha's cult followers.
Akshar founds out that he is a robot built by his late father.
Jayant realize his feeling for Nitya are mutual.
Kapil reconnected with his father and later made sure that Vanya and his father were reconnected.
Kartik learned that his sister Nitya has water power, and they both learned about their parents' existence.
After, Naishadh return to save his son, Lakshya discovered that his has the power of Lunar without the six-eyes power. His power is the power of life, an ancient magic which can create and destroyed power.
Despite, their effort, Trisha managed to open Naga, a huge cobra which kills her and her tribe. Naishadh ultimately destroys Naga using his magic power 'Darkness', but escape.
Realizing that Lakshya have to face his father, the boys decides to train him. It takes months, to train the boy.
One day, accidently the boys turn young by someone, and also a deadly beast. When meeting the beast head-on, Manu used a special portion to make them bigger again. But Lakshya and Vanya took the portion as well.
This result upset Naishadh. He went on the same journey to finds Purum again, this time being successful. He hears a voice called 'Lord'. 'Lord' untimely control Naishadh's body and turning Mumbai city, into his domain.
Lakshya develops a special power called the 'Golden Power of Life' and defeat 'Lord' with the help of Vanya to bringing Mumbai back to normal. After that, the people around India, started called them, 'The Great', and the group was called, 'The Great Destructors of Evil'.
Within one year in X07, Vanya was asked to spy at the Demon Slayer Cult and since then till recent events she was a spy.
Chapter 14
X20
The month before the coronation of Putri, there was panic everywhere. People are decorating their house, offices are being closed, and people are celebrating in the Madhu City. There will be around 200 guests from all over the world to celebrate the occasion.
Despite getting release early, Putri faced a lot of problems.
First, Putri completed her GED recently. She can take some online course in political science and public health to enrich her future. But in order, to complete her degree, she have to go to a nearby high advance university which will accept her.
Second, the first three years of Putri's life as a ruler will be with a regent. That is because, she is a minor and going to be 17 years old when she ascend the throne. In this case, it is either her father or Lady Cameswari. It seems that Lady Cameswari is trying to control the entire magic world.
And last, Stigma will still have that drone over her head till she is 21 years old. It is like she is monitored everyday by people who she does not like.
Her sibling were fully excited about this stuff. They have been preparing for this in months.
King Dhan of Bhutan has a vision about Putri's rule. She needs to go there and find out the vision.
Since there is a drone with her all the time, Stigma had no problem with the visit. Vanya and Sri decides to go with her.
Upon arriving in Bhutan, King Dhan welcomed them.
"It has been so long." King Dhan said with his elder daughter.
"Yes. It has." Putri said.
Vanya said, "It has been long for us, since we were allowed to stay in Canada." She said with her eyes less relaxed.
Sri smiled. "It has been a long time."
After entering his home, King Dhan did not wait any longer.
"My vision is very strange about you child.
You are standing in the center of a vast, silent amphitheater. Below you, the marble floor stretches out like a mirror, reflecting a sky that refuses to move.
Suddenly, the floor cracks. From the fissures does not rise fire or smoke, but two distinct tides that meet at the base of your boots and swirl without mixing.
To your left, a river of heavy, dark crimson—thick as syrup and bright with the iron scent of battle—pulses with a fierce, hammering heartbeat. It speaks in the roar of charging battalions, the clash of steel against brass, the agonizing weight of a crown forged in the heat of survival, and the fierce, burning glory of a kingdom defended with teeth and claw
To your right, a river of absolute, liquid glass—silent, cool, and luminous as moonlight on an untroubled lake—drifts like a breath of wind across a summer field. It hums with the deep, resonant quiet of a sleeping city, the rustle of unburned parchment, children playing in shaded courtyards, and the profound, heavy sigh of a world that has finally laid down its weapons.
A voice, old as the foundations of the earth and steady as a falling star, echoes from everywhere and nowhere at once:
'Ruler of the divided dawn: you shall wade knee-deep through the red mud of a world at war, and you shall sleep deep in the silver shade of a world at peace. The sword is your plowshare, and the olive branch is stained with your own palm's blood. Neither can live without the other; both are yours to bear.'"
King Dhan looked at Putri with concern. "Does that ring any bells for you." He asked her.
She slowly said, "I do not know what it is telling me. Well, the time has come for me to rule. Nad I would not wait any longer."
As the coronation draws near, last minutes panic is still occurring. But for Putri, as she looks at the Golden Wall, which still divides India from the rest of the world, she realize that this is only the beginning.
Chapter 15
It was a sunny day of April 15th X20. The last bell rang of the morning indicating a last day where there is no ruler anymore. The people of Madhu City, taking today as a holiday, started to gather near the palace for the ceremony.
Shizhe'e Nivenda dressed like a man of pride. For the first time, he looked relax and not the usual tense.
Nita looked like she was about to screamed. She and her other sisters Sakari, Aiyana, Shysie, and Sewati was trying to fit the future queen and their sister, Putri's clothes the way she wants it. She was wearing a blue, black, and white ribbon dress with Indian jewelry and a feather hat. There was a blue robe with a Seas Symbol on it in the color of black.
Neka, Sahle, Achak, Viho, Tsu, Adriel, Shamana, Adahy, and Abey looks at their sister and complained about their dressing. As the cars put in, their father push everyone into the cars.
The night before, the ceremony, Putri stood at her home balcony. She was fueled with imposter syndrome. The only ruler she saw in the pace, was her grandmother, and that was a horrible time. She wonder if she ready to carry the duty of the queen that she wanted to be and not what everyone else wants her to be.
Dy Mato and Fala Mato were dress in green and yellow dresses respectively. Their children Siri, Nile, Zaltana, Rowtag, Bly, Satinka, Meda are waiting for this moment, to become stars in the show.
Tatsuya Kinomiya was already in the venue welcoming guests. Takao and Stella was wearing Native American clothes that were shining out of everyone boring suits and dresses.
The guest's list was short and simple, just like Putri wanted. But instead of her guest or friends, she got something else.
The Stigma team were first to be seated. Kyojyu, Kai Himawari, Rei Kon, Max Tate, Hiromi Tachibana, and Daichi Sumeragi were near Takao and Stella. Next row to them is Nagini, Nashe, Gajjel, Teepa, and Erza with their stunning dresses.
Natasha Romanoff, Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Clint Barton, Robert Bruce Banner, Anjali Ghanthasala, Thor Ragrock, Wanda Maximoff, James Rhodes, Sam Wilson, Peter Parker, Scott Lang, and Stephan Strange were all present as well covering most of the rows with their family. Peter Quill, Gamora, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, Drax the Destroyer, Nebula, and Mantis sat behind them.
Lady Cameswari sat in the front row. Her mind was racing thought on how to teach Putri everything. She need to do so that Putri does not turn like her grandmother.
Master Mirza, Master Pranvaki, Master Kushal, Master Ameen, Master Safid, Master Chein, Master Alkapara, and Master Dahila sat the behind rows proud of what they have accomplished.
Empress Zhyrgal looks like it was her ceremony. She sat beside Lady Cameswari. August Vermillion, Irene Belserion, Larcade Dragneel, Brandish Mu, DiMaria Yesta, Invel Yura, Ajmeel Raml, Wall Eehto, Bloodman, Jacob Lessio, Neinhart, and Serena looks like there were here for a show.
The actual guests that Putri wanted was seated in the back rows. Kartik Mandapati, Jayant Jampala, Nitya Mandapati-Jampala, Akshar Moodbidri, Kapil Polishetty, Vanya Polishetty, Lakshya Bahuguna, Master Manu Bahuguna, and Naishadh Bahuguna sat closer to the Seas. Lavanya Sri and Lucario sat next to Vanya.
Pawan Majate, Divya Chathori, Alekhyaa Ram, and Surya Abhiram sat way back with families of Stigma.
Loki and Sasa were backstage handling everything.
There was a broadcast for those who could not come to the place.
When the doors opened as Putri walked with her Seas's sibling and cousins, her face almost fell.
She was angry that her guests and the seating arrangement was not according to her way. But she did not show that angry. With Pickachu by her side, she walked down the aisle of the rebuilt Madhu Palace's throne room as the chorus sang the song, with vocal chanting, drumming, and flutes playing.
She started saying her pledge in her traditional language and English. As Putri's bend over for the priest to place the crown, everyone stood up and bow. She sat on a throne made out of silver. Putri had Pickachu sit on her lap while she sat conformably.
She now have the power. She knew that this is the beginning. The beginning of her rule.
Chapter 16
It is going to be Putri's 18 birthday.
Sri was planning this for two whole years. She literally told anyone who could listen. Her idea is to go to the island Penghu to learn more about magic with Putri and Vanya.
She asked Shizhe'e and Nita for permission. And they agree not to stay longer there. Nita and Neka are planning a surprise party for Putri.
On Putri's birthday, she went to the journey with her Pokémons, Sri and her Pokémons, and Vanya with her Pokémon, without saying anything to anyone except her father.
As the girls started their journey, the smell near the island was tremble and strong. There was a fog surrounding the island. The air is vibrating. It is messy, unpredictable, and divine.
Emerging from the fog, is the island of Penghu. Massive monoliths of lava floated into the currents above the jagged black cliffs. There is waterfalls and the people their uses magic as a currency.
As the girl got down from the Samudra Vayu, the footprints which they left over at the beach were different. Putri's footprints contain both Seas and Demon Slayer Magic. Vanya's footprints contain Demon Slayer magic. Sri's footprints contain her chaos magic.
"Explain to me why we are here?" Putri asked.
"We are here because, I got a feeling that something is calling me." Sri said in a serious tone.
The girls when into the island through the Whispering Canyons, when they felt a strong energy coming in the middle. At the center of the island was Nidus, the birthplace of legendary Pokémon Arceus, Dialga, and Palkia. Nidus is a cave carved into the mountain's roots. The liquid-metal sphere called Pure Potential was over them following Sri.
As the girl came closer, the three legends came together.
"Welcome, Chaos Queen, Annabelle and her friends." Arceus said.
"I go by Lavanya Sri now." Sri corrected him.
"I have called you here to request a favor to you from all of us."
"A favor?" Sri asked.
"Would we join you like Rayquaza and Giratina is?" He spoke.
"Like my personal Pokémon?" Sri asked in shock.
"Yes. We want to stay close to you forever." Arcues said. "You are the link and source for the future and past."
"But what about…"
"The Diamond of the Seas have already had a Pokémon that she needs to choose – Diancie."
"Really?" Putri asked.
"The Diamond of the Seas should infuse her power with the help of Diancie and protect the Madhu City for the future generation." Arcues said with a calm voice.
"If that is your wish." Sri said. "Then I will accept it."
Sri pulled out three legendary Poké-Balls and throw at all three of them.
All three Pokémon were caught.
The sky brighten away.
"This make me a total of 17 Pokémon." Sri said.
"Well, should we explore the island?" Vanya asked.
"No. Lets go back." Sri said. "There is something else to do."
"Is there something wrong?" Putri asked.
"Yes. Look up." She spoke.
There was Mew twirling around to say Happy Birthday to Putri.
Mew jump into its Poké-Ball, after it unleash its power summarizing the girls their adventures.
As the girls started to go home, Sri suddenly remember the party.
As soon as their arrived there one hour late, Putri was not surprised.
There was decorations that was not Putri's favorite. The guests were her siblings, cousins and the Stigma members.
"Surprise!" They all screamed.
Putri whisper to Vanya, "This is not a surprise at all." She went inside to pretend to like everything.
Vanya looked at her. 'The future will be different for now.' She thought.
Chapter 17
Three months ago, a young Chinese girl enter the Madhu City Palace as a servant to pay for her adopted father's treatment. This was the way she could earn more money easily.
Uma Pathi decides to poison Putri's servant using apple seeds. It was Anandhi's idea to avoid the curse that is upon her. Anadhi knew that she made a fake curse on Putri to get attention.
Apple seeds contain a poison called amygdalin and when digest in large quality, it could be fatal.
Lately, when servants started to get sick, it caught someone eye.
Anadhi started to rumble about the curse to anyone who listen to her. The Madhu City people did not believe her and knew that it have been only few months since Putri was crowned Queen of Madhu. They knew that there will be a solution.
But one day, after two weeks of investigation, Shizhe'e notices a small paper near his window about the poison apple seeds mixes before being feed to the servants.
Shizhe'e immediately reported this. And the investigation occur. It turns out that Uma Pathi asked Anandhi for the idea. He instant blamed her.
Uma Pathi and his family was arrested. But Anadhi escaped.
Putri was more interested in the message. Whoever gave the message, had the knowledge of medicine. And since, Putri does not trust anyone in the palace, she needs somebody that she can trust.
The girl, Maomao Bird, was found by a man who once was the head physician during late Queen Parsi's rule. He was dismissing after late Queen Parsi death. So, he does some medical practice for free to low cost. His adopted daughter, Maomao was a colleague's grandmother, who parents was not married by the time of birth.
When Maomao was found by her notebook being tear, she was taken to Putri and Shizhe'e.
Putri looked at Maomao for the first time.
"Did you lie in your resume to come here?" Loki asked.
"Sir. I do not know what you are talking about." Maomao gently lied.
"Do not lie." Sasa said. "Just tell us the truth?"
"Well, the smell of the poison, cannot be smelt when mixed with hot food. My smell for poison is strong. So, I was able to detect it, not only through scent but also the taste. The taste of the food was different by the texture of the poison rubbing into it." She explain as the room listen.
"It came to my attention that you are from the Bird family." Loki said. "Is it that true?"
"I am adopted…" Maomao said but stop.
"Child, are you Native American?" Shizhe'e asked.
"Well, I was adopted by someone. Dr. George Bird." She spoke.
"So, then, it is true. You have the knowledge of medicine." Shizhe'e said. "Then, why are you here?"
"Well, I wanted to be near home, and in the hospital will not take me for …" She stopped.
"For what?" Shizhe'e asked.
"I do not know." Maomao said.
There was a long pause.
"Tell us about yourself." Shizhe'e asked. "And do not stop. I need to know the full details."
Maomao knew the there is a no U-turn.
She slowly started to tell.
"My name, Maomao Bird. I was adopted from China from birth. I finish bachelor's degree in nursing from McGill University. I came closer to home to help my father in need. As he is growing old, he is not able to do surgery as he used to. So, I enroll in a master's degree program in MD in Kamloops, Canada as a part-time I decides to work here. I am a second-year student there."
There was a short pause.
"So, it is settled." Putri said as she stood up.
"From now on you will be my personal nurse." She spoke. "Part-time of course!"
Maomao look surprised. She fear of being part of the political that is to come from this job. But had no choose but to accept it.
Chapter 18
Maomao was doing well in two months working on weekends in the Madhu Palace. She was introduced to all the Seas. Everyone liked her as she is friendly to everyone. Stella introduces Maomao to Takao and Stigma member. Maomao could feel the tension between Stigma and Queen Putri.
Since her pay increases, Maomao was able to treat her father and. Soon he will be healthy enough to work again. But she knew for sure her actual family will show up as her father is a very famous person.
Uma Pathi family was still arrested. No changes have occurred since then. They were still living prosper in jail like nothing is going to happen to them.
It was a cold November day, when Anadhi was found in the Northern Parts of Canada. She was taken by some human guards back to Madhu City from the Stigma.
She was put in the cells in a tower.
The Madhu Palace does not dungeons or jail in the basements that should have prisoners.
Around early December Anadhi was taken to Putri's dining room.
Putri sat there and gave her a bowl of poison food, which Anadhi did not know.
"Eat this, first." Putri said, as she showed the plate. "Then, answered my questions."
Anadhi ate like she have not ate for days.
"Say, you bride a lot of people don't you." Putri said.
"What are you talking about?" Anadhi asked. "As her mouth is full."
"First, you bride my grandmother into taking Gana as her secretary. Then, you bride Lady Cameswari into believing that she is unfit as so many wars she could have prevented." Putri said. "Why do you do this?"
"Because they saw my pain with Gana and laugh so I took my revenge." She said slowly.
"What pain?" Putri asked.
"Gana killed my children in X00. So, I took that as an opportunity. The Madhu City Attack was not my fault." She spoke. "My plan is to destroy the Seas and its allies."
"That is why, I have to do it." Anadhi said.
"So, true." Putri lean closer to her. "Then what is Uma deal?"
"Uma Pathi's family should have the throne. But your grandmother kills his family member and ruled."
"They had my time in India to conquer their rights?"
Anadhi looked at her.
"They tried. But failed."
Anadhi looked at her.
"Somebody prevent it. It was your cousins Takao Kinomiya and the Stigma members. They put pressure to the people of Madhu City to wait for you." Anadhi said.
"You know for a liar, you sure know something." Putri said.
"What do you want?"
"The truth."
"And if I tell you, what is for me?" Anadhi asked.
"I will release you from your crimes." Putri smiled.
Anadhi smiled.
"Gana kills everyone I loved in the order of the Late Queen Parsi in X02 after Indumathi's execution. I escape through luck, as nobody knew me. Everyone laughed as I told them. As the result, I started to spread the secret truths through depths investigations. I broke family like anything.
And when Uma Pathi told me this idea to poison your staff to get you behead, so that Uma Pathi will become king. The remaining Seas cannot be rulers as the crime that was committed to them during the Madhu City Attack. So, you were only on his way."
"Is that so?" Putri said.
"Well, he has the army that King Dasan had. The Army of the Seas. It is powerful guards which are made from metal that will protect anyone who controls it. The only conditions is you have to be a Seas…"
"And Uma Pathi is not a Seas." Putri said. "Well, then you are free."
As Anadhi left back to her home. She though she won. But as soon as she slept, she never woke up again.
Police tried to investigation, but they found links toward Uma Pathi only and not to Putri. Hence Uma Pathi crimes keep increases.
Chapter 19
X18
Hiromi Tachibana did not feel lighter. She spend throughout her life, trying to find someone that she could understand her pain. The pain of the heart does not disappear, even after meeting Takoa's girlfriend.
Still, Hiromi finish her master and landed a job, where she met someone who was also heartbroken. His name is Kento Ichinose.
Kento was not like the men that Hiromi have been with. He served in the army for five years. With his ripped muscles and tall body, he is a strong candidate for the army. He came to the company for an internship in his father company for his master program.
They felt in love since they laid eye to each other. Ever since, they were inseparable.
After his internship, Kento went back to the army. He started to write letters to Hiromi which ease her heart.
X19
Hiromi started to spend less time with the BladeBreakers and more time in her job. This worried Takao for a bit.
Takao decides to speak to Hiromi.
It was late of the year. The winter was colder than before. Takao asked Hiromi for a lunch.
"So, how have you been?" Takao asked.
"I am feeling well. Is that anything that you want from me?" Hiromi asked in a light tone.
"Well, do you think, I always need help. Can't I just ask you?"
"Well, it is unlike you."
Hiromi looked at the window where children were playing snowball fight. She looked happy.
"I met someone."
"Oh."
"And he is great."
Takao was not surprised. Her SNS feed was fill of him.
"So, how long have you two dated?"
"For a year."
"Then, went I can meet him?"
"Soon."
Takao was relieved to see her calm. He knew that she will be in good hands. "Then, I should wait."
X21
It was winter in Japan; spring is yet to appear.
Kento and Hiromi was going out for dinner. It was a beautiful restaurant that was Thai food. Hiromi was dress beautifully whereas Kento was in a suit.
"Will you marry me?" Kento asked Hiromi.
"Yes!" Hiromi said with a surprise.
Within two months the ceremony occur.
Only Stella attended from the Seas side. The Stigma and Hiromi's family attended from the bride side.
Kai officiated the wedding. He was happy to do so.
Kai meet with Komi Akana and agree to marry her within a year time. He agree that he will support her PhD program.
Takao sat in the audience watching the ceremony. His girlfriend, Aoi Yuzuru, is young so he could still wait. But looking at Hiromi made him wonder, if he was doing the right thing waiting.
Rei and Max did not think so. Rei was thinking to propose Mao Chen to marry him. And Max just moved in with Sarah Hill.
The groom side was full of politicians, businessman, etc. apart from his family. Hiromi adjusted the collar of her dress. It was a white kimono with a yellow belt.
As the ceremony occur and ended, Hiromi was glowing. A fond warmth bloomed in her chest every time she looked a Kento.
The reception was beautiful. There were guests talking about the bride dress and the groom family ties. Although, it is a small ceremony, but everyone loved it.
After the ceremony was over, the bride and groom went back to their home. Hiromi rested her head against Kento's shoulder. Kento kissed the top of her hair, whispering about escaping to a quiet ramen shop in the late night.
Takao looked up in the sky after the ceremony. Maybe soon, he will find a way to live happily ever after.
If only reality is true.
Chapter 20
Uma Pathi had no wife or children. His elder brothers have one child each. Despite the crimes, both brothers supported their younger brother. All of their property was confiscated. Now, they are waiting for their final prices to pay.
The brothers look like they need their home. As they are enjoying their feast in the jail, it seems that they will be free. But time was showing something different.
Putri came in late November, to talk to the brothers.
"Well, it seems that everyone here are having fun?" She asked.
"That is true." Uma said. "And so, we will show our innocence and take down the place."
"Is it true that some of the globe leaders are listening to you because of fear? That might be a serious crime." Putri asked.
"Well so? Will they listen to a child?!" He laughed.
Putri stood there with her expression unchanged.
"They will listen to a ruler." She spoke. "Anyway, tomorrow is a big day for everyone. So, take a good rest."
"What?"
"Oh, you will, see."
The day before, the court call for an execution for the whole family. The ambassadors of the countries which fear them were truly shocked. This is Putri's decision that shock everyone. The judge demand it to occur to everyone presents in the court to witness this.
In the present, Putri smiles and leave the jail.
Uma Pathi and his family heard the verdict two hours before the execution. They were dragged out of the cells where the tower will be last used.
The entire family where at the obsidian platform. The executioner wield a gun is standing ready.
There were no last words allows.
The family stood at each of their rope, ready to be hanged. The executioner gave a signal. Uma Pathi remember Anadhi words of the curse of Putri. The family was killed in one go.
The countries were in shocked. The Queen of Madhu gave them something the people needed change.
Each country who wanted to follow her started to send their ambassadors. But Putri had different plans.
Maomao's biologically father appear out-of-nowhere from China, as a strategy ambassador. His name was LaKan. His wife, who is Maomao's mother, was bedridden due to an unknown illness.
Putri asked 192 countries in total to accept her as a ruler in magic terms. Only 44 countries agree with her. The remaining countries did not obey her – but China was neutral. China wanted to avoid any other conflict till it resolve its own.
Maomao found out about LaKan for George who told her and Queen Putri about this. Maomao meet him and play a game of chess. She wins the battle, but she decides to quit her job. Putri agrees with it and tells her to never forget this place. Maomao goes back to her healthy adopted father where she continues her final semesters – to avoid her father.
Meanwhile, an unknown person appear out of nowhere in Japan.
In the Beyblade stadium, a massive wind Beyblade appear. One hand there was Takao Kinomiya. The other was the unknown blader.
"Finally, I have meet you." The unknown blader said.
"Why don't you show your face?" Takao said.
"Well, if you see it soon." The player said.
"You think your beast-bit can break the global?" The unknown player said. "You have been warned about the Queen of Madhu but choose to ignore it."
"What do you mean?"
"The Queen has already won. She just coming out. It is too late."
"So, I will support her no matter what." Takao roared.
But the unknown blader took back his Beyblade. "It is too late."
He looked at him and walked away.
Takao looked confused but before he could reach that guy, another problem have occurred.
Chapter 21
It was closer to Christmas; the decisions was about to be made.
However, since Putri is a minor, the final decision lies in her regent. And Putri, finally change it.
Lady Cameswari tried to get Putri speaking about her plans.
"Child, it will too much of responsibility." She spoke. "And you had your studies to be done. It have only been and year, right? Finish…"
"My studies will be there. That is not your problem."
"But…"
"You can leave. My new regent is my father. Not you."
"Why?"
"Uma Pathi and Anadhi were right. I need to be strong to control and not be like my grandmother. So, my father, along with Lady Fala, Lady Dy, Tatsuya Kinomiya as the co-regents of the Madhu City."
Lady Cameswari knew there is no way.
"Child, please I am helping you."
"Well, you would have help me if you stay here, right? Now leave."
Lady Cameswari stood up and left.
Shizhe'e was outside waiting.
"You know that she is only upset with you." Shizhe'e said.
"I need to know the plan before not after." Lady Cameswari said. "Well, she will realize later." She said as she walk out if the city.
Putri found the 1000 metal guards, The Army of the Seas, into the position. Taking Anadhi and Uma Pathi money, Putri decides to expand the city bigger. More hospitals, schools, etc. is required. And also, save the people from the countries that started to support her.
The Seas had finally had the weaponized forbidden ancient lore, forging alliances that could break the magical monopoly that change the human world. The struggles they faced have finally coming to an end.
The sky above the Madhu City Palace, bled over a plain blue sky. The systematic dismantling of the dominion led by Putri started to change.
The iron-fist Queen signed completely control on December 20th, X21.
The Seas command the sprawling resource-rich lands of North and South America, excluding United States of America, island-hopping territories of the Caribbean countries, the neon-lit technology strongholds of Japan, the strategic island fortress of Taiwan, dense, jungle-veiled provinces of Myanmar across the Bering Strait, to the deep and frozen steppes of Russia, looping down to the high-altitude monasteries of Tibet, and finally mountain passes of Afghanistan with the ancient heartlands of Iran.
The reactions was different.
The Seas are happy that their misery ends.
Stella can now be a little less relax in going anywhere and soon will come back to the Madhu City.
Nita and Neka are finally able to express themselves as what happen through art.
Fala and Dy got their ex-husbands property which they will used from their children.
The remaining Seas are now free to be spoiled with whatever they want to pursue.
The people of the countries who Putri is now going to rule have both fear and hope that it will be a good change.
Sri is happy for her friend as well as Vanya and other who knew that this is only the start.
The opposite reactions is given elsewhere.
Lady Cameswari and the Sati-Rathas are worried about the disaster that is going to come.
The Alverez Queen, Empress Zhyrgal, know that this would be a coin toss fate, good or bad. She decides to prepare her army for the better future.
As for Putri, the start of her rule is going to begin soon, as the Queen/Diamond of Seas starts her knew journey in The New Beginning of Magic.