Empire of India: Rise of the Ruthless Prince

It was a festive season in the region ruled by Sachin. He was preparing for the guests coming for the festival. It was a local festival in which the neighbouring region people came and participated.

It generated a lot of revenue each year for Sachin's region. This time the main agenda for the meeting was quite different; it was about pressurizing the throne and opposing reforms that affected the noble class in the Empire.

Sachin was happy after Asokan agreed to visit his mansion for the meeting. It was a great honor for him to have such a big noble visit his region. It would be a great show of power to the other nobles.

He already prepared everything for the meeting, a large hall and luxurious presents for everyone coming to the meeting.

There were many nobles that were in support of the idea of coming to discuss this reform. He wanted his revenge on that lower-caste butler. Sachin figured if he could garner enough support and put all the blame on Viswa. The Emperor wouldn't hesitate to fire that rascal.

Sachin was quite satisfied with the way things were going on right now.

The nobles were slowly arriving in his huge mansion. He greeted them with a smile on his face.

Acuthan and Elders of Jadhav arrived with the others. They were dressed elegantly and had an aura of arrogance and power around them as if they hadn't been living in hiding since the civil war ended.

"Lord Sachin, how is the plan proceeding?" He asked.

"Lord Acuthan. I have taken measures for the security and we have only our members in the mansion." Sachin assured.

"That's a good first step."

"When is Lord Asokan coming?"

"He should be here soon," Sachin admitted. "I think he is running late due to some work from the council."

"I see; now is our chance to put pressure; the emperor is out for the coronation ceremony in the Maratha Kingdom." Acuthan exclaimed. "We can easily crush that filthy rat of a Butler under our feet if we have Asokan on our side."

Acuthan had a wry smirk on his face. He was already planning for the next steps in the elaborate scheme.

"Fine, let me know when he is here." Acuthan exclaimed and went inside.

Sachin smiled and looked outside at the festive atmosphere. It was his best day so far. There were no significant roadblocks in the process.

Many nobles refused to be a part of his endeavour because they were quite scared of the Emperor and his influence. The power of the Emperor was immense and even Sachin knew it but he considered them fools. The Emperor wasn't here to control everything now.

It was their best chance and the butler was an incompetent man who got his position just on the Emperor's whim, according to him. Sachin was clearly underestimating the capability of Viswa.

Many nobles were seated in the hall and waiting on Asokan's arrival to start the discussion. Most nobles in the discussion were remnants from the first prince's faction and the rest were swayed in by Sachin and his persuasive words.

Meanwhile, a carriage was heading to the region ruled by Sachin. It was accompanied by a few hundred guards; the carriage was luxurious, befitting the man seated inside. It was Asokan's carriage headed to the meeting under the covert orders of Viswa.

Asokan was dressed finely for the visit.

Just before he entered the region. He had already met Viswa and he was recalling their conversation.

Viswa was dressed in leather armor and a sword hung on his waist. He was serious about the mission. Asokan sighed and silently prayed for the nobles that would be present in Sachin's mansion.

It's not going to be a pleasant sight for them.

"Lord Asokan, the plan is already in motion." Viswa mentioned casually tightening his armor. "I will give you a signal to start your part."

"Signal inside the mansion?" Asokan asked with a puzzled look.

"These bastards really underestimate the covert corps of the Empire." Viswa exclaimed with a chuckle. "Most of these bastards were already tracked down."

"We just needed a place to capture them all at once and Sachin became the catalyst."

"Soo.? About the signal?"

"Oh yeah." Viswa turned to him. "There will be a spy in the mansion to give you the signal to start."

"Wait, you already infiltrated his mansion?"

"Of course," Viswa smiled with a sinister expression. "So, he will be responsible for you."

"Alright, but what exactly is that plan?"

"First we need some cause," Viswa explained. "Listen to their conversation and determine the severity."

"If the severity crosses the line, the spy shall signal you to commit to the plan." Viswa said.

He also went ahead and explained that as they were speaking right now. Karna and his men were surrounding the region with soldiers and covert special force men from all sides.

They were everywhere and some were even inside the cities and major places in the disguise of travellers from the neighbouring towns. Everyone was on high alert for the mission, equipped to fight against a large number of soldiers.

"So what do you say? Lord Asokan." Viswa asked.

"What about my safety?" Asokan asked. He was happy to comply with his plan but his safety was paramount to him. He didn't want to take a mindlessly risky endeavour.

"Hm…Of course, I have dealt with it."

"How?" Asokan asked.

"All the attendants that will be assigned to you are high-level warriors and the mansion has its fair share of high-ranking individuals from Covert Corps." He explained.

"They will help you in case of an attack."

Viswa's expression assured him a bit; he knew that the man was competent enough to carry out such a plan. Asokan was never disappointed in the slightest by the work ethic of Viswa, even though he held a bit of prejudice in the beginning.

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"Fine…I will do as you said," Asokan smiled. "Let's take care of these scum together, Lord Viswa."

He extended his hand.

Viswa took his hand with a wicked smile and shook it.

"Let's show them what will happen when they cross the line."