Scene: Late at night in the British Museum. Abhishek, Monika, and Hitesh gather in a quiet corner outside the museum, reviewing their plan one last time.
Abhishek: “Alright, everyone. Monika, you’ll control the cameras. Keep them on a loop so security doesn’t catch us moving.”
Monika: [nodding confidently] “Already set. We’ll have a 10-minute window once we’re inside.”
Hitesh: “And if anything goes wrong?”
Abhishek: “We stick to the plan. Head out through the emergency exit and regroup. This is risky, but that sword could be the key to finding the Agni Sutra.”
They move silently through the shadows, slipping into the museum as Monika overrides the security system. The halls are silent, every footstep echoing faintly in the darkness.
They reach the room with the sword display.
Hitesh: [whispering] “There it is. Gopala’s sword.”
Monika: “Let me check the sensors.”
Monika examines the display case, noticing laser sensors crisscrossing around the sword.
Monika: “It’s wired. Any disturbance, and alarms will go off immediately.”
Abhishek: [thinking quickly] “What about a decoy?”
Hitesh: “You mean, we swap the sword with something similar?”
Monika: “Not much time for that. But I have an idea.”
Monika takes out a laser pointer, using its light to match the sensor beams on the case, creating an illusion that the sensors are still uninterrupted. She nods at Abhishek.
Abhishek: “Okay, let’s move fast.”
With precision, Abhishek reaches into the case, gently lifting the sword while Monika holds the laser pointer steady. The sword is heavier than he expected, its weight solid and cold in his hand.
Hitesh: “Got it. Let’s get out of here.”
Just as they turn to leave, a faint sound echoes in the hallway—a guard’s footsteps.
Monika: “Wait. Someone’s coming.”
They freeze, barely breathing, as the footsteps approach. Abhishek tightens his grip on the sword, ready for anything.
The footsteps stop outside the door, then fade as the guard moves on. They exhale in relief.
Abhishek: “Close call. Let’s go—now.”
They slip out of the museum, moving quickly through the shadows until they’re safely away. Once outside, they let out a collective sigh.
--- Meanwhile, back in India, Dhruv, Tanuj, and Anshika receive a message from Monika: “We have the sword. Heading back tomorrow.”
Tanuj: [grinning] “They did it! The sword’s finally out of the museum.”
Dhruv: “Amazing. Now let’s figure out what it unlocks.”
Anshika: “I’ll start analyzing the photos we took in Nalanda. There were markings on the wall that might tell us where to go next.”
*Dhruv, Tanuj, and Anshika examine the photos and texts, hoping for clues. Hours pass as
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To be continued... ( Part 7 : decording the sword )
