📜 Previously on Reincarnated Prince of Kaligarh:
Aryan sent his envoy, Ambassador Farooq, to the powerful and mysterious Teyvat Isles to negotiate a naval alliance. The envoy was received warmly by Lady Shiori, daughter of Teyvat's High Admiral. Meanwhile, Aryan keeps a close eye on the world beyond his shores.
SCENE 1 – TEYVAT ISLES, SECRET COUNCIL ROOM – NIGHT
Under the soft glow of lanterns carved from seashells, Lady Shiori met with her father, High Admiral Raigen, and several island ministers. Scrolls lay spread across a coral table—maps of Kaligarh, troop numbers, and recent silk shipments.
ADMIRAL RAIGEN
"The boy-king grows bolder. Land and sea both… he moves like a tide."
MINISTER OF COMMERCE
"Silk trade with Kaligarh would make us rich."
SHIORI (thoughtful)
"And their offer of joint shipbuilding is tempting. But is it a gift—or bait?"
ADMIRAL RAIGEN
"Send a response, Shiori. But make them sweat a little."
SCENE 2 – AMBASSADOR'S RESIDENCE, TEYVAT – DAWN
Farooq paced anxiously while sipping from a steaming teacup.
NOYON (cheerful)
"Relax, old man. If they wanted to kill us, they would've done it during dinner. The crab was too good for an execution meal."
Just then, a messenger entered, handing Farooq a sealed scroll from Lady Shiori.
FAROOQ (reading)
"She invites us to tour their shipyards... privately."
NOYON (grinning)
"See? Told you we weren't dead."
SCENE 3 – ROYAL NAVY SHIPYARDS, TEYVAT – LATER
The shipyards were breathtaking. Massive dry docks carved into cliffs, with strange devices: paddle-rotors, sleek hull molds, and heavy weapons unknown to Kaligarh's shores.
Shiori walked beside Farooq.
SHIORI
"We've kept to ourselves for centuries. But the world changes. So must we."
FAROOQ (smiling)
"And Kaligarh is changing it."
SHIORI (stopping suddenly)
"I want to visit Kaligarh. Myself."
FAROOQ (surprised)
"You… want to meet Aryan?"
SHIORI
"I want to see if he's truly a king—or just a clever boy."
SCENE 4 – ROYAL COURT, KALIGARH – NIGHT
Back in Kaligarh, Aryan met with his Wolf Riders and generals. The room was quiet as General Rudra delivered disturbing news.
RUDRA
"Our spies in the north report strange movement. Warlord Chatura is gathering mercenaries."
ARYAN (frowning)
"He smells opportunity. He thinks our attention is on the sea."
REVA (arms crossed)
"Want me to take a detachment north and deal with him?"
ARYAN (nodding)
"Not yet. Let's see what bait he bites first. I want him watched, not warned."
SCENE 5 – THRONE ROOM BALCONY – LATER
Aryan stepped out into the cool night, Kaamaya joining him with two cups of tea.
KAAMAYA (playful)
"Still scheming, my king?"
ARYAN (smirking)
"Always. But the sea's full of surprises."
KAAMAYA
"And this Lady Shiori… do we trust her?"
ARYAN (softly)
"No. But I understand her. That's more useful."
The wind carried the scent of salt and silk. Beneath Aryan's calm expression, plans were already spinning.
🔮 Next on Reincarnated Prince of Kaligarh:
Lady Shiori sails for Kaligarh, bringing gifts, riddles… and a test of Aryan's diplomacy. Meanwhile, the northern warlord begins to stir, setting into motion the next great threat to Aryan's throne.
End of Chapter 59