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**Chapter 1: The Reluctant Heir**
*In the bustling streets of Mumbai, Harsh, Vedansh, and Ayush met at their usual spot, a small café tucked away in a quiet corner of the city. Despite the jovial atmosphere, a shadow loomed over Harsh, the weight of his secret burdening his heart.*
Harsh: "I'm sorry, guys. I can't join you tonight."
Vedansh: "What's wrong, Harsh? You seem troubled."
Ayush: "Yeah, you've been distant lately. Is everything okay?"
*Harsh hesitated, unsure of how to reveal the truth.*
Harsh: "I... I have some personal matters to attend to. It's nothing, really."
Vedansh: "Come on, Harsh. We're your friends. You can tell us anything."
*Harsh forced a smile, masking the turmoil within.*
Harsh: "I appreciate it, guys, but I'd rather not talk about it. Let's just enjoy our time together."
*Vedansh and Ayush exchanged concerned glances, sensing that something was amiss, but respecting Harsh's wish for privacy.*
Vedansh: "Alright, Harsh. If you ever need to talk, we're here for you."
*With a nod of gratitude, Harsh bid his friends farewell and disappeared into the night, leaving Vedansh and Ayush to wonder about the secrets that lay hidden within their closest friend.*
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The prince of Ethernal blades
FantasyA dimension close to Earth known as Ethernal blades, a world where magic and elements are the powers a world full of happiness, joy and peace but the legend came true that when the royal family's 16th will have a son, then the a person from a corner...
