📜 Previously on The Last Prince of Kaligarh:
Aryan captured Gandhar Crossing with a brilliant strike through forgotten aqueducts. But betrayal lurks inside his camp—someone feeding information to the enemy. Aryan decides to set a trap to flush out the traitor while preparing for the next battle.
SCENE 1 – THE SPY TRAP [SUNDARHAV CAMP – WAR TENT]
Aryan sits with Viraj and Reva, smirking as they lay out a fake secret plan.
ARYAN
Let's leak the 'big attack' plan to the enemy. Viraj, you're the 'careless' spy who leaves the scroll in the tavern. Reva, you act shocked when the 'plan' leaks.
VIRAJ
You're enjoying this way too much.
REVA
It's like hunting with fireworks.
SCENE 2 – THE LEAK [SUNDARHAV TAVERN – NIGHT]
Viraj, clumsily hiding a scroll under his cloak, trips and nearly falls over a table of suspicious mercenaries.
MERCENARY LEADER
What's this? Careless royal friend? Ha!
They snatch the scroll and rush off.
SCENE 3 – ENEMY CAMP [LATER THAT NIGHT]
Varundev's men pour over the fake plan.
GENERAL SHARAN
An attack on the western bridge at dawn.
VARUNDEV
Perfect. They won't expect it.
The enemy moves out, confident.
SCENE 4 – THE 'ATTACK' THAT WASN'T [WESTERN BRIDGE – DAWN]
Aryan hides on the bridge, casually munching on a sweet cake he stole from Kaamaya's caravan.
ARYAN
(whispering)
Wait for it…
The enemy charges, shouting battle cries.
Aryan jumps up, pulling a horn. Suddenly, dozens of Wolf Riders appear from the shadows, howling. Aryan laughs, waving the cake.
ARYAN
Welcome to the wrong bridge, boys!
The enemy scrambles; Aryan casually cuts down one attacker with a slice of cake—okay, not really—but his sword flashes as he grins.
RANVI (yelling from the side)
Is that cake for me, Your Highness?
Aryan shoots him a glare.
SCENE 5 – THE BATHHOUSE [SUNDARHAV – EVENING]
Aryan enters the bathhouse, dripping wet and relaxed, wearing only a towel around his waist. Suddenly, Kaamaya, Meena, and Reva enter one after another, each wrapped in a towel and carrying bath oils.
KAAMAYA
Well, well, prince charming. Mind if we join?
MEENA
You've been busy fighting wars; time for some fun.
REVA
Don't think you can sneak away this time.
Aryan's eyes widen, cheeks flushing bright red.
ARYAN
I… I think I'll just… go find some dry clothes.
They laugh and block his path.
SCENE 6 – THE FLIRTING BATTLE
The three women start competing for Aryan's attention, teasing him with playful banter.
KAAMAYA
I can teach you how to win every negotiation.
MEENA
I can keep you alive in every battle.
REVA
And I'll make sure you never get bored.
Aryan stammers, backing toward the door.
ARYAN
Ladies, please! I'm a prince, not a prize!
RANVI (peeking in, laughing)
Ohhh, looks like someone's got a harem in the making!
Aryan throws a towel over his face and escapes, while the women laugh and chase him playfully.
SCENE 7 – THE CAMP [LATER THAT NIGHT]
Aryan sits by the fire, still smiling at the chaos.
VIRAJ
Good to see the prince still has his sense of humor.
ARYAN
In war, you must fight with mind, sword, and sometimes laughter.
The camp quiets as Aryan looks toward the stars, knowing the real battles are still ahead.
📘 End of Chapter 38