The mission would commence soon, hence, an urgent meeting was held by Vyom. For their meeting, they had to choose a place known to everyone, yet hidden enough to not raise any alarms... so they did...
The Kalakara Sabha, nestled in the heart of the city, was a hidden gem of artistic elegance. Its Manohara Manorama Sabha, the grand hall was the place where the trio had agreed to gather.
The marble walls were adorned with sculptures depicting ancient legend from Puranas, illuminated by the warm glow of sunlight. The room was a blend of grandeur and secrecy, its high ceilings and ornate columns casting shadows that seemed to dance with every movement.
Inside one of the secret halls, a large wooden table bore the map of Kalyanapur.
Vyom, Kumud and Devsena, huddled around it, their expressions serious as they discussed their mission.
Vyom began, his tone resolute. " Our mission is quite layered. The first step of our goal being to infiltrate Kalyanpur and the second part being uncovering the traitor responsible for the attack on the Crown Prince. However, there is an issue... We can't use our original identities to go there and catch those bastards... They must already know that an enterage is sent out by the Samraat to escort the Crown Prince back......"
" Then?... What dowe do? ... " Kumad asked with a frown.
" We'll pose as a wealthy business family to gain access to the necessary circles....."
Devsena leaned closer, her eyes narrowing as she examined the map. " Look at this ... " she pointed at a roadway, through the forested trail as she said, " we can travel through here... though it is rugged, we can cut our travel time by almost a week...... Moreover, we can also through over any spies that may be following us....."
Both Vyom's and Kumud's eyes lit up as they shot a look at each other.
" For the first time in my life have I come across an amphibian with such brains.... See Kumud! that's why I tell you to fall in love with me quickly, I always find the best things and people! I know a brilliant minded, shape-shifting toad... and then there's You...who won't even take a serious look at my handsome face..." Vyom said, pursing his lips and folding his hands in distress.
Kumud rolled her eyes at his antics yet a small smile unconsciously crept on her solemn face.
" Devi Devsena's intelligence is truely beyond par. Well now that we know the path to take, what false identities should we take? We need to ensure that our chosen names are both convincing and allow us to interact with them easily, without raising any warning signs." Kumud said as she slowly leaned forward to look into the map.
Just then, someone who looked like a guard came in and handed Vyom a small pouch which seemed to contain something like a letter.He quickly accepted it and opened the pouch to pull out a scroll which he read completely in a heartbeat.
Quickly putting away the letter, Vyom tapped a finger on the map, pointing to a location in the heart of the Jatila city.
"We'll assume the identities of the ' Sudarshan Family,' you know... the prominent business family known for their extensive trade ventures, particularly in precious gemstones and jewelleries.... Our cover will be that of an affluent family seeking to expand their interests in Kalyanpur...."
Kumud's sharp gaze met Vyom's. " Weren't Someshwar sudarshan the one responsible for making Samragyi's personal jewellery? Won't this identity create more trouble than help us?"
Vyom smiled as he stared into her eyes before saying, " Yes, it might alert them... but isn't that what we want? We want them to be like ants on a hot pan ... weary, yet unable to strike back. Concerned over our identities, yet unable to make a move till they verify our identities... By the time they set their actions in motion, we'll cleanly sweep them out of their existence ..... "
Kumud slowly nodded her head in appreciation while a glimmer of admiration for Vyom's meticulous thoughts flitted past her eyes.
" What about our residence? We'll need a manor that aligns with this "grand" status of us. ...... the one which allows us the necessary freedom to investigate...... those traitors " Devsena asked.
Vyom nodded, as he somewhat teasingly said, " Don't worry about it. " He" sent a letter... He'll be there. He managed to rent a large estate situated in the northern part of Jatila city. Its location near the central marketplace will provide us with ample opportunities to blend in and gather information. The manor's opulence will ensure our cover remains intact......."
Devsena, having listened till here, folded her hands in mock anger as she spit out . "Huh! who wants to meet him! Stupid! Let him be.....And tell me what about our strategy for gathering intelligence? We need to identify the traitor without arousing suspicion......." She asked in trying to appear serious, yet her obvious shy eyes and flustered actions gave away the truth of her feelings towards "that person".
Vyom turned to Kumud, a "look at her stupid expressions" expression on his face. " Yeah.... yeah... strategy... well, we'll start by putting on a show of devotion and go to all the monesteries giving generous donations, effectively setting a connection with the nobility there, allowing us to subtly probe for information...... Anyways, that Someshwar seems to have quite a pious reputation......
As for our main lead, that the traitor may be involved with..... that person apparently is the Pradesh Adhipati's son....... Gajendra"
Devsena's eyes widened. "The Pradeshadhipati's son? That's a significant lead...... How? Why would he do something like that...? To make moves on the Crown Prince ... doesn't he fear for his life...? "
Vyom's gaze hardened with rage. " fear for his life ? The information gathered on him says otherwise ... seems like the rewards of his betrayal outweigh his loyalty for his country. All we need to do, to verify ous suspicion is observe and discreetly inquire. The Pradesh Adhipati's son has been rumored to have dealings with factions opposed to the Crown Prince ... We need to uncover if he played a role in harming the Crown Prince and if he did so without informing his father......"
Kumud's brow furrowed as she considered the implications. "If the Pradesh Adhipati's son was involved, he must have left traces of his actions...... We should focus on gathering evidence of any discrepancies in his dealings and movements in the dark... while in the open, we shall keep up with our act of a business family ."
Vyom's eyes sparkled with a mixture of strategy and challenge. "Precisely..... I have already asked my subordinates keep a close watch on his activities and interactions. If we find evidence linking him to the traitor, we can use it to our advantage..... our future plans shall depend on their findings. "
As they finalized their plan, the room seemed to grow smaller, the air thick with the weight of their mission. The conversation flowed with an eloquence that matched the gravity of their responsibility , each member of the group contributing to the elaborate web of their scheme.
Hours later, as they prepared to leave the Kalakara Sabha, Vyom quickly handed Kumud a small slip, while they exchanged a brief but meaningful glance.
Vyom's eagerness to impress Kumud was evident, though he masked it with a veneer of professionalism.
"We start our preparations immediately....." Vyom said, his voice carrying a note of earnestness, while signaling mischeviously at Kumud to take a look at that note.
Kumud clenched her fists while cursing at Vyom's attempt to flirt in even in such a situation.
"And remember... the success of this mission depends on our ability to blend in and adapt to the circumstances.... "
Devsena nodded, her expression serious, unaware of Vyom's gaze at Kumud. "Understood. We'll proceed with caution and precision...." she sayed while pulling Kumud with her.
As the group dispersed, the Kalakara Sabha's serene exterior masked the tumultuous planning that had unfolded within.
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