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Amidst in hot scorching afternoon palace was cool and shining in sunlight. The construction of the palace by the Rajan ancestors was such that extreme climatic conditions could not cause any change or a minor one in air creating pleasant and serene atmosphere. As time passed to the third quarter of the day works and chores passed as no one even servants were energetic in maintaining and serving. To the royal section of fort had another situation.
The regular court proceedings completed alongside some special matters were taken care of Suryaveer was in his well lit chamber going through some official letters dismissing his lunch. Skipping meals was his habit in between his busy days which at first irritated his mother, Rajmata who had set up rule to be present at royal dining room every noon later on denied it. What more a King's life can be engrossed in than the state matters, wars and meetings. Suddenly Senapati Viraj ran into his chamber without an announcement tension written on his face.
"What made you run here without asking permission Viraj?" Suryaveer asked loudly not looking at him. Viraj bowed slightly then said
"Your majesty... Troops are arriving. The army we sent for siege are retreating."
Hearing this Suryaveer stood up glaring at him sneered with anger.
"What are you saying Viraj?"
" Even I have no idea of this. The chief did not send message of departure from Prathaangarh. It would be better if you are present when they arrive.." Taking a breath Viraj said Without replying Suryaveer marched out of his chamber and made his way to North side where the massive iron gate of Rajangarh with spikes on one half of it stood and a large empty ground leading its way for military purposes.
The army marched through gate gathering with heavy footsteps in rhythm at the ground assembling according to ranks and their leader at front. Suryaveer Stood on a platform glaring at the soldiers as they gave him army salute banging spear on ground and sword to shield. This noise was too low before his loud high pitch voice he screamed
"How dare you disobey my orders, chief Balwant? How dare you retreat with the army without my permission leaving mission in half? Is this what you have been doing for serving our kingdom from years? How will you explain this behaviour of treachery and disrespect? How dare you pass through the walls of Rajangarh with your head on your neck when you and your command defy my orders and mission?"
The chief of command as well as soldiers was astounded by outburst of their King who put them in name of betrayal. Instead of shouting back at the adult who grew up on his guidence he stated clearly making everyone as witness.
"Ofcourse not your majesty! If me or my command has dine such crime then my head is yours. Neither me nor my command could disobey your orders. We retreated from the mission of siege of Prathaangarh by your Word. I had received a letter from Rajangarh in hands of royal messenger which stated to reverse back immediately as a new campaign was planned. Here is the letter."
The chief of command took our letter from his waistband stepping ahead then went down on one knee holding it on both of his palms with bowed head. Suryaveer grabbed the letter scrolled his his narrowed eyes through the lines. His face turned serious with every word.
"This letter was not written by me." He muttered angrily.
"Your majesty-"
"This letter is forged Viraj! I didn't send this. I ordered for attack and defeat them not to retreat." He screamed which brought the shock to everyone face. He pushed the letter to Viraj's chest who was checking it but found similar style of writing.
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