Princess Fighter: Search for the Throne

XXXVIII

Yash's gaze was complicated as he absorbed what he said.

"Whether because you think she is not suitable as Queen or because of her relationship with me that makes you say and do this" she asked softly.

Mriga suddenly got tired of trying to explain herself to him and replied coldly, "It doesn't matter what the reason is. I have decided to participate in the event and as per the rules, I am qualified to do so. Therehewas. Why are you trying to make it more complicated than that?"

Yash did not know how to express his mixed emotions at the moment. On one hand, he was flattered that his girl was jealous of someone and attacked in this way. But the other part was worried he was making things worse and he told her.

"Uh, you see, there are actually a lot of people who will come to watch the competition and err, maybe my mom will be there too. I don't want your first impression of him." he started off uncomfortably.

Mriga laughed briefly. He was still worried about small things like impressions. It seemed like he had not known that they had gone through that situation.

"So, in your head, you're sure between him and me, he'll win. Right?" he was challenging, even so.

"No, I mean, I don't doubt your abilities at all. I know how good you are. But the level of competition is much different than what you have been following, until now. I don't want you to be disappointed or discouraged" he tried to explain.

But Mriga was done listening to him.

He looked at her coldly and said, "Yash, I think ... No, I know that we are currently on two different paths. Why don't we quit this association and think things through instead of dragging it, there's no need."

Her ears refused to believe what she said. How did things become like this in the span of twenty-four hours?

"Mriga, aren't you overreacting now? I mean, I've explained everything to you honestly but you still chose to misunderstand and doubt me. Why?" he asked with a wounded tone.

He did not know where the strength came from at that moment, but he looked into his eyes firmly and replied,

"After careful thought, I came to the conclusion that we were not destined to be together. I'm sorry but I don't want to continue this relationship any further. I hope you'll be considerate and end this peacefully."

With that he moved and started climbing.

Yash quickly grabbed him and grabbed his arm, "How can you say that? All this time...all that we have shared...how can you let go so easily? I've been worrying about our future for months. How can you stand here so quietly and say these words to me? On the first hint of trouble, you give up. Do you even realize what you're saying now?"

Mriga raised her eyelashes and saw emotions swirling in Yash's eyes. Her heart ached at the moment, but she realized last night that if she did not leave this relationship at this moment, it would lead her to the same situation again and again in the future.

Had Yash been a different type of person who was able to step out of the shadow of her mother and stand on her own, she would have held her back with all her might, cursed future queen.

During recent events, Yash's doubts not only show his deep attachment to his mother, but also the extent of his mother's influence on her.

He knows that he likes her and has feelings for her, but he also believes that it may not be enough to keep her in the future.

Separately, he realized that it was better to receive powerful attacks at once rather than continuously being crushed bit by bit.

"Yash, seeing you now. I really can't do this anymore" he said slowly.

He had raised his hand to bring her into it but upon hearing these words, they came to a halt in the air. He slowly brought his hand back to his side and he took an unyielding expression.

"It seems you've made up your mind. Of course, I won't bother you anymore or during the holidays. You want to take a vacation, take that time. But that doesn't mean I'm giving up on us. I will wait until the day you return to me. Be careful ... I'll miss you so much," she couldn't help but touch her knuckles on her cold cheeks.

Mriga did not stop him nor did she react to his touch. Lowering his head, he muttered,

"Goodbye" and walked into the dormitory.

Vandit and Ishani wait until Yash leaves from there to come out from the shadows of the trees near the dormitory. They go to breakfast together because Ishani wants to spend the rest of the day with Mriga.

Upon their return, they found a conversation between the two. Not wanting to intrude on their privacy, they stayed away.

In fact, Vandit had to hold Ishani back from storming several times in the middle when Yash was unwilling to let Mriga go. He could feel anger and anger emanating from every pore of his body.

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"Finally! I don't think he's going to let go today. Only if he had shown this much determination in building his relationship, huh... And why did you stop me? I wanted to erase that poor me, that innocent expression from his face just now. He does not know that his future wife has spilled the whole truth upon us. I hate cowards like that" Ishani grumbled.

Vandit smiled at the grumpy one standing beside him. With short hair and hot cheeks, she looked like a cute doll at the moment. He leaned over to hug her only to be pushed back viciously.

"What are you trying to do? Do you think it's time to hug?" he's snapping.

"I was, uh. just trying to calm you down before you came in. It would be embarrassing for Mriga to realize that you watched her conversation just now. So, it is better to pretend otherwise. Also, I won't see you after this for the next two months and just want to have you in my arms for a while" she said sadly.

Ishani instantly feels remorse and impulsively hugs her to atone for her behavior a minute ago. However, before he could embrace it, he let go and ran over with a timid laugh.

He stood there smiling foolishly until there was a pat on his shoulder.

"Have you finally lost your marbles?" Abhirath's dry voice brought him out of a stupor.

"Huh... err, what are you doing here? Ah, no, no. Don't tell me. I know what you're here for. Actually, I haven't seen you in a few days now, have I? Could it be that you have given him some much-needed consolation recently?" Vandit asked mischievously.

Abhirath looked at her confusedly and immediately asked, "What are you talking about? Who needs to be entertained?"

Oh shit! Vandit cursed the error of his tongue.

Had he not been confused by being caught staring at Ishani, he would not have said it out loud. He has been under strict instructions not to say this to anyone until Mriga is ready to share it with others. Now, Ishani will kill him.

"That's it, I must be wrong," he tried to get himself out of the hole he had just dug himself.

Yet the person standing in front of him instantly showed his cold and arrogant self.

"If you dare to think even for a moment that you can get away with lying to me, I promise to make your life miserable during the internship. I know where you're going" he threatened in a threatening tone.

Vandit retreated unconsciously. That guy is a bully.

"Mriga had a tough time with Yash in the last few days and finally broke up with him today. He was very upset and had just entered the dormitory. I don't think it's the right time for you to meet him" he said with a frown.

Abhirath did not notice his tone and stared at the dorm door, daydreaming.

After a minute, he instructed, "Go and look for Chiranjeev and Nirbhay. Tell them I'd like to treat them to dinner this afternoon."

"Huh? And why do I have to be your subordinate for this?" he asked with a bad face.

"Because I will also invite your girlfriend to join, unless you are not interested," Abhirath said with an indifferent shrug.

Vandit immediately got excited and replied, "I'm leaving now. You are the best. See you outside Gurukul gate at 12."

"Wait on!! It's your job to bring those girls together then. I'll meet you at the restaurant with the men" he said.

Vandit nodded and ran away happily. She has sacrificed her time with Ishani because she wants to spend time with her BFF, but now luck shines on her and she will spend more precious moments with her, unexpectedly.

Abhirath is the best!

...****************...

"You can definitely. Come Mrignayani. You CAN DEFINITELY," whispered Mriga to herself.

She stood in front of the long brass plate that served as a mirror in the female bathroom and stared intently into her eyes that were enduring the pain at the moment.

It took everything within him to hold back from throwing himself into Yash's arms and crying due to the unfair situation. When he came back from meeting her the night before, he was very upset.

Everything changed at that moment.

Stepping out, he went to the dormitory and immersed himself in the task.

...****************...

Administration Building

"Right now, they were panicking after not finding Shaurya's body. I would be very surprised if the dancer was still in the brothel" Ramanujam said.

"Talk to the mole Shaurya placed in the businessman's home and shop. Get whatever information you can from them as soon as possible. I'm going in tonight" said Prithvi.

Ramanujam looked at his boss in surprise. Did he mean that he would disguise himself? When was the last time that happened?

From the very beginning, Ramanujam has learned to put his full trust in his senior judgment and never questioned his decision. But why he took the risk for an operation that did not come close to being critical of National security. It was just medicine at the end of the day.

His face did not show these thoughts, and he left from there. Saraswati climbed the stairs and entered Prithvi's room as Ramanujam exited from there.

"Uh...so for Shaurya, I wonder if I should send him to the Northern zilla for a while to recuperate and stay?" he asked the two men present.

...----------------...

Northern Zilla is surrounded by high mountains, making it difficult for foreign invaders to enter. In addition, Chandragarh's mountain border troops are well equipped in guerrilla warfare and are one of the best in the known world.

As a result, zilla was relatively safer than Western and Southern zilla for someone to hide in.

Thinking of this, Prithvi tells him to go ahead and prepare for Shaurya's departure. Saraswati lets herself smile triumphantly as she exits the room and moves towards the reception.

"Am I not the best?" he preened, just to pat his shoulder.

"In addition to building conspiracy theories, have you started talking to yourself? Why don't you ask your father for a thorough medical checkup?" said Ramanujam, with a flat expression.

Saraswati wanted to attack and show off her matchmaking skills but she held back.

If he finds out that he has a sinister purpose in sending Shaurya to the Northern zilla, he will definitely report it to Prithvi and then who knows what will happen.

Putting on a wounded expression, he said, "Maybe you're right. I'll ask baba to do it."

He was shocked by her sudden approval and did not know how to respond. He scratched his head in confusion and then quietly walked away after seeing his meek expression.

Humming to himself, he prepared a note to send to Mriga along with the other couriers that day. The daily errand boy will soon arrive to take them.

Meanwhile, Prithvi came out of the room and came out of the building with a nod at him.

...****************...

After some time

"Shaurya, Guruji has decided to send you to the Northern zilla for now. The boat carrying the students departed tonight from Gurukul due to the semester break. If you can, you can travel with them. Since Mriga will be there, he will be able to take care of you on the road. But if you don't think that your body can handle it now, then I will arrange for you to go with one of the merchant ships later," Saraswati told him with a poker face.

Shaurya had been sitting with a gloomy face all this time after Prithvi announced his departure. Suddenly, his eyes became lively and his heart started pounding.

"Eh. No, I think I should be able to arrange a trip. I'll start preparing for it" he said and tried to get up.

He hid his glaring smile of enthusiasm and said,

"You don't have to worry. I'll send someone to help you in preparation."

...****************...

Afternoon, Putra Dormitory

The bedrooms of Abhirath and Yash are at opposite ends of the first floor of the dormitory and they rarely meet each other.

But this afternoon, Abhirath stood waiting outside Yash's residence, where Chiranjeev and Nirbhay were also staying.

He had sent Vandit to pick up the girls and wanted to leave early from campus to pick up a table with these two men.

The place to eat is popular with students, not because it offers good food, but because it is the only place to eat out of campus in such a close distance. For the same reason, it fills up quickly and lines are long.

Not long after, he saw two boys coming from the end of the hallway towards him. He shook his head due to their delay and turned around to start walking towards the exit.

BUMP

Yash had just returned from the Account department and found himself bumping into someone sturdy at the entrance of the hall.

Rubbing his shoulders, he raised his eyes to look at Abhirath's sharp gaze.

"Look where you're going" murmured Yash and moved past him.

But Abhirath didn't want to just let go.

How dare he anger Mriga!

"It wasn't my fault. You hit me blindly. You better apologize" he said coldly.

Yash frowned at the man's hostile behavior.

"Why should I apologize? I didn't do it intentionally. You're not careful with your surroundings" Yash replied aggressively.

By now, Chiranjeev and Nirbhay had reached them.

"My back leads to the exit. I'm turning. How can I see? But you walked in. You should be careful. Or did you accidentally hit me?" Abhirath raised his voice.

Chiranjeev and Nirbhay looked at each other in wonder. What's wrong with the big guy today? Why would he intentionally create trouble out of nothing?

Nirbhay walked up to Abhirath and said in a low voice, "Why are you asking yourself for attention? You know who he is. He'll take this chance and vilify you for him. Why do you want to ruin your impression?"

He completely ignored his friend's advice and raised an eyebrow towards Yash.

"Didn't you hear me? Apologize or you'll have to bear the consequences" he said.

Yash gets a premonition that the man's explosion is not only related to this issue but also something else.

His first thought was, 'Mriga will never tell him about our quarrel. But that other guy, Ishani's boyfriend might say something.'

Standing up straight, he said, "I have no interest in engaging in useless conversations with you. Please step aside."

Abhirath did not hold back any longer and threw a hard blow to his jaw, making Yash fall to the ground.

"You crazy? What's wrong with you? How dare you hit me?" saying so, Yash got up and threw a stab at Abhirath's face, only to be blocked.