Chapter 108: Women’s Attention is Scary!
Rewari Kingdom , Fort of Bawal, 5th March 1557.
The morning sun cast a somber light over the kingdom as the allied forces, having successfully overthrown the rebel remnants, took control of the lands.
For the past two days, the rebels had struggled to maintain their hold, but without support, they crumbled under the relentless onslaught of the capital’s standard army. News of their defeat spread swiftly, leading many pocket rebels to surrender.
However, the victory was bittersweet. Among the public, there was deep resentment over the lives lost during the rebel war.
Grief-stricken families mourned their loved ones, their sorrow soon turning to fury as it was revealed that the rebels had deceived them, using lies to garner support. It was the rebels, not the loyalists, who had captured and killed their people to spread misinformation.
This revelation ignited a firestorm of anger among the populace. Mass lynchings of the nobility ensued, with surrendered nobles and their families falling victim to the wrath of the mob.
The standard army, having done its duty, stood by as silent witnesses, allowing the crowd to exact their vengeance without intervention.
Among the nobility, Rao Pal Kishore’s family suffered the most. Not a single child was spared as their mansion was set ablaze by the agitated masses, leaving nothing but ashes in its wake.
In the midst of the chaos, loyalty and normalcy began to return to the state. The crown prince was rescued from captivity, and the cannon factory, a crucial asset, was recovered. The cannons themselves, damaged from improper use of sand-mixed gunpowder, were also re-captured and were taken back to the factory.
As the third day dawned after the brutish battle, a new hope emerged for the region.
Within the inner walls of the fort, Aditya sprinted in his pajamas, sweat pouring from his bare-chested body. Pausing for breath, he stumbled upon an rare sight.
’Huh! The fuck is he doing?’