With the latest developments, Advika and her team were making strides in their mission. The engagement with Vikram had opened new avenues for dialogue, and the internal dissent within Duryodhana’s court was beginning to shift. Yet, the path to peace remained fraught with complexities.

One afternoon, while the team was discussing their strategy, Naintara entered with urgent news. “There’s been a disturbance at the border of Shivani’s kingdom. It appears that there have been skirmishes involving some of our allied forces and local factions.”