Previous Summary:
King Aryan returned to his capital and held a council with his ministers. He made plans to improve the economy and trade while also enjoying a lighthearted dinner with his family and close friends. Everyone felt secure under his leadership, but new adventures awaited him outside the capital.
The sun was bright the next morning. King Aryan decided to take a small group into the forest near the borderlands. He had heard stories about a rare golden flower that only bloomed once every ten years. Some said the flower had magical healing powers.
The Wolf Raiders rode beside him, their dark horses moving like shadows through the jungle. The tigers, Veer and Sena, padded quietly at his side.
Aryan smiled. "This will be a good day. Sometimes a king needs fresh air too."
They searched through the forest until Aryan spotted it — two golden flowers glowing in the sunlight, hidden under a tree.
But before he could pick them, a loud horn echoed through the jungle.
Suddenly, huge warriors with silver armor stepped out of the trees. They were taller and broader than normal men, their muscles bulging, and their eyes glowing faintly. These were the Aklak soldiers, protectors of the neighboring kingdom.
One of them shouted:
Aklak Soldier: "Intruders! You dare enter our land?!"
The Wolf Raiders immediately drew their curved swords and surrounded Aryan. The air was tense.
Wolf Raider Captain: "King Aryan, stand back. We will handle them!"
The Aklak soldiers roared, their heavy axes and spears clashing. With a thunderous cry, the two sides charged.
The jungle shook with the sound of steel against steel. Horses neighed, axes smashed against shields, and the ground trembled as giants fought shadows.
For a long while, neither side gave in. The Wolf Raiders fought with lightning speed, cutting through the trees like ghosts. The Aklak warriors were strong, striking the ground so hard that dirt exploded around them.
Aryan finally raised his voice, powerful and commanding:
Aryan: "ENOUGH! STOP!"
Both sides froze. His words carried such weight that even the animals went silent.
Aryan stepped forward calmly, holding the golden flowers in his hands.
Aryan: "This is just a misunderstanding. We came here for these flowers, not for war."
At that moment, a tall figure emerged from the jungle. His presence was as powerful as a storm. This was King Balram of Aklak, the ruler of the magical kingdom. His skin glowed faintly under the sun, and he wore heavy golden armor.
King Balram: "So… you are the new King of Kaligarh. I had also come for these flowers. My healers need them for their people."
Aryan looked at him and smiled.
Aryan: "Then it is no problem. There are two flowers. Take one, and I will keep the other. Let this be the start of peace between our kingdoms."
The great king's stern face softened into a grin. He stepped forward and shook Aryan's hand with his massive grip.
King Balram: "You are wise. Many rulers would have chosen battle, but you chose friendship. From today, King Aryan, you are my ally."
The Wolf Raiders and Aklak soldiers lowered their weapons, still breathing heavily but now with respect in their eyes.
As the two kings stood side by side, the golden flowers gleamed between them — not just as rare plants, but as symbols of a new alliance.
✨ end of Chapter 66