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Aryan had successfully conquered the region of Sumatra and installed loyal governors to guide its recovery. With his influence expanding over land and sea, he enjoyed a peaceful break with his companions. Now, Kaligarh's ambitious king looks beyond his borders—to the sea.
SCENE 1 – ROYAL WAR ROOM, KALIGARH PALACE – MORNING
Aryan stood before a large naval map pinned to the stone wall. His generals and ministers gathered around. The candlelight flickered on the polished sea routes drawn in fresh ink.
ARYAN (pointing at a chain of small islands in the southeast)
"This... this is the Teyvat Isles. A tiny island nation—but don't let their size fool you. Their warships are far more advanced than ours. Ironwood hulls. Fast sails. Even rotating deck-cannons."
GENERAL RUDRA (raising a brow)
"But they're isolationists. No one trades with them."
KAAMAYA (leaning over map)
"Except… they're greedy for one thing—luxury silk and fine tea. Which we now control thanks to Sumatra."
Aryan nodded. He walked to a table nearby and poured himself tea.
ARYAN
"Then we give them exactly what they crave. And in return... I want an alliance. Not just trade—shared knowledge. Shipbuilding blueprints, military cooperation, and naval drills."
SCENE 2 – PORT CITY HARBOR, KALIGARH – LATER THAT DAY
A grand ship was being prepared—elegant, bearing Kaligarh's crest of the crescent moon and twin tigers. It was Aryan's diplomatic vessel, The Silver Hawk.
Onboard: Aryan's most trusted diplomat, Ambassador Farooq, and a small elite guard including 5 Wolf Riders in civilian clothing. Noyon, the cheerful fisherman-turned-sailor, insisted on joining "for good luck."
NOYON (to Farooq)
"Just smile, bow, and don't eat anything suspicious. Also... they hate loud sneezes."
FAROOQ (nervous)
"Why do I feel like I'm being sent to marry a volcano?"
RANVI (grinning from dock)
"Because you are."
Everyone laughed. Aryan gave Farooq a firm nod.
ARYAN (quiet but commanding)
"Win them over. Smile if you must, bribe if needed. But return with a treaty."
SCENE 3 – TEYVAT ISLES – A WEEK LATER
The Teyvat Isles rose from the sea like emerald crowns. Elegant houses of white coral lined the cliffs. Farooq's ship docked to find dozens of sleek warships anchored—glimmering like beasts at rest.
They were greeted by Lady Shiori, daughter of the high admiral—young, sharp, and politically savvy.
LADY SHIORI
"We received your silk. It's... decadent."
FAROOQ (smiling diplomatically)
"And there's more where that came from."
SHIORI (eyes narrowed)
"And what do you want in return, Kaligarh?"
FAROOQ (bowing slightly)
"Friendship. Trade. And... your secrets."
She smirked, intrigued.
SCENE 4 – ROYAL BALCONY, KALIGARH – SUNSET
Aryan stood beside Veer and Sena, watching the sea in the distance.
DEVIKA (entering)
"The envoy has reached the Teyvat Isles safely. First reports say their admiral's daughter seemed interested."
ARYAN (smirking)
"Good. If they join us, Kaligarh's navy won't just sail… it will dominate."
DEVIKA
"And if they refuse?"
ARYAN (coldly)
"Then I send someone less charming… and more convincing."
End of Chapter 58