The Agni Sutra: Secrets of the Ancients

part 4 : what happened in briten?

The next morning, Tanuj walked up to Dhruv, concern written on his face.

Tanuj: "Dhruv, can you explain to me again why we’re not going to Britain? Shouldn't we be there?"

Dhruv: "No, we’re staying in India."

Tanuj: "But why? I thought going to Britain would be key to finding the Agni Sutra."

Dhruv: "Because I have my friends Hitesh, Abhishek, and Monika there. They’re more than capable of helping us from Britain while we stay closer to Nalanda, where it all began."

Tanuj: "Wait... but isn’t this supposed to be secret? How can we trust them with something so sensitive?"

Dhruv: "Don’t worry, they know how to keep things quiet. Besides, Nalanda is in India. We need to explore what’s left of the ruins while they look for clues in the British museums."

Tanuj, curious: "What happened in Britain yesterday, though?"

Dhruv: Flashback begins
"Monika, who’s a brilliant hacker, can tap into security systems—cameras, anything. Hitesh is a sharp detective, and Abhishek can decode any puzzle thrown his way."

Dhruv had reached out to all three, briefing them about their mission. They quickly agreed to help.

Abhishek: "Alright, where do we even start? This is huge."

Dhruv: "You’ll begin with the museums housing artifacts stolen from India. The British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford."

Monika: "Alright, but what exactly are we looking for?"

Abhishek: "Anything that links back to the Agni Sutra. A clue, a symbol, something. We need to figure out how it ended up in Britain."

Monika: "Got it. Let’s go."

The next day, Monika headed to the Ashmolean Museum, Hitesh to the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Abhishek to the British Museum. They scoured each location, hunting for clues. Nothing concrete turned up until Abhishek came across something intriguing.

Abhishek (over a secure call): "Dhruv, I found something. Dharmapala’s sword is here at the British Museum. You know, Dharmapala, the king who supported Nalanda? This sword could be the missing link—there’s definitely something connecting the museum to Nalanda."

Dhruv: "That’s big, Abhishek. Keep looking."

Flashback ends.

Tanuj: "So we missed something crucial... but what?"

Dhruv: "I’m not sure yet, but we need to figure it out, fast. Our next move is Nalanda."

Anshika, chiming in cautiously: "I agree, but we need to be careful. Nalanda is full of mysteries."

Dhruv, confused: "Nalanda was destroyed centuries ago. Why would it be dangerous now?"

Anshika: "According to my research, several experts who went to study the ruins have disappeared without a trace. That’s why we need to stay on high alert."

Dhruv and Tanuj (in unison): "Alright, let’s do it. We’ll head to Nalanda."

Meanwhile, in Britain, Monika, Hitesh, and Abhishek continue to gather clues. Back in India, Dhruv, Tanuj, and Anshika prepare to face whatever secrets Nalanda holds.

To be continued...

(Part 5: The Connection Between Nalanda and the British Museum)