A Slave Who Became Emperor - 116 Enemy's enemy is a friend

Rudra Verma could not believe his bad luck. ‘What gave me away ?’ he thought.. what could possibly have happened.. anyways that thought was no good now..the only solace he could find was that he was not dead..if he were not vigilant enough, Shiva could have easily killed him…Shiva was a fine warrior…but he respected him a lot..so did everyone back home..but now he would be a traitor in everyone’s eyes..his obsession got better of him..it weakened him and made him stoop to such level..but he was in no state of seeing it clearly..he blamed Pinaka..even during this time he thought that without Pinaka.. Samyukta would belong to him alone..

Zaffar was very nervous, he promised big things to the Shah..but he lost his face in the battle..Pinaka came up with brilliant strategies and countered him in a great way..he was so sure of himself..he was fierce..vile and cruel..now he was nothing but a scared and nervous being..the dark cells broke him badly..the horrors he experienced made him a weak man..he was no longer the Zaffar who was a ferocious bandit..

The Shah was with Shameen..he went to see her and talk to her about the animosity the people had for her..he said, ‘ Shameen, you must stop your sacrifices..’ she looked at him and smiled and said, ‘ no more sacrifices my dear Shah..!’ she said and walked towards him..she ran a finger over his chest and drew a line with her nail..it left a thin scar..he flinched..,’oh you are delicate..’she said and laughed..he looked exasperated..he said, ‘ Shameen , are you telling me the truth? no more sacrifices?’ she nodded her head and said,’indeed..no more..they were enough..the great evil is going to be reborn.. through me.. tonight.. I need you here..’ he looked at her figure and said,’one more ritual?’ she said, ‘ oh poor baby.. you want to sleep with me so badly..but not tonight..’ he looked at her and said, ‘ there will be another Time?’ a little too hopefully..she looked at him angrily… suddenly she closed her eyes and said. .. ,’ you have new friends..go to your palace..play your cards wisely..it’s time for my ritual.. I will see you tonight..,’ and retired..he mumbled,’ she orders me around like a slave..’ and left..

He entered the palace and the messenger came in announcing that there were two men waiting to meet him in a small chamber..he thought..’ that woman sees everything.. I must be careful of her..’ and said,’ send them in..’