The next dawn she was all set and on route to Avanti, with blessings from her guru Shukracharya she was confident she would not let him down. Her task definitely made her think of all the future outcomes like whether she wanted to tackle all the soldiers and opt for war with the whole kingdom.

She had done some research and figured the reason behind such a guru Dakshina was because he had misused all the teaching he got from his guru (Shukracharya). She was angered because she valued and respected her guru very much. As she traveled, she thought on the information she had collected on Akhrot, one that he had a boon to be indestructible, this boon once from lord shiva was that he cannot be defeated by anything in existence, which means no person , weapon, curse, illness, or and of the trinity this had since then made him immortal since his power was very high and undefeatable the boon made a safety shield around him.

Guru Shukracharya had tried to fight akhrot but was only defeated due to the boon and was also insulted by Akhrot, this made him angry, and he swore that he shall train someone who will be the death of Akhrot. While Aahanna now decided to take a break, she thought about why she was given this task as her guru Dakshina.

She had the boon Akhrot got replayed in her mind several times but could only see that he was powerful and indestructible. Guru Shukracharya could have asked any other of his students as there were many that were more experienced than her. Lost in her thoughts She tried concentrating so she could conserve her energy and get a fresh mind for the next day. She realized it was nighttime and decided to meditate, by using Mahadev's name (in hope of getting some way to work around his boon) until she wakes up the next morning, when she will continue her journey and fulfill her duty.

By the next morning as she completed her prayers to all the tridev, tridevi and suryadev she had decided to completely forget that she was killing a powerful demon and about all his boon but a cruel person who has filled his pot of sins and needs to be liberated. She could also realize that she was not born in this Yug as she walked out of the fire, this meant that she was one of the loopholes to the boon.

With this she was more confident and with her clear mind she started making a strategy, knowing that no weapon in existence could kill him she realized why she was given the boon to create her own weapon, she decided she would first target akhrot mentally before completely destroying him and with that she headed for Avanti. She decided no innocent person shall be harmed.

As soon as she reached Avanti it was almost sundown and she decided it was a good idea to inspect the place. Looking around she could not see a single lady out there; all men too had begun closing their shop shutters and locking their places securely. She halted a group of three old looking men, though old they all seemed strong and healthy, and chose to ask them why all had closed so early. Avanti had been secluded from the rest of Aryavart mostly due to fear and terror spread by Akhrot. And so what went on there was not known outside

The old men were surprised to see her, he said " Putri, what are you doing out all alone, don't you know that any female found is taken to the king, who uses her, and she is found dead the next day?" She said she was new to the place and had no idea about this, but she would still like to explore the place because she is here for a very important task.

They all asked her why she came to this kingdom cause no one would dare to show up here even by mistake and she was all alone how did she manage to get through the security at the front gates. With that Aahanna began doubting them, they from no angle seemed weak and along with that the sharpness and calculative looks they gave her told her they were more than just commoners.

Instead of answering their question she chose to ask them who was in charge of the soldier and do they torture the commoners, how many girls have they forcefully taken, and the men were not sure why she was asking such question, she held a different aura like no other and they decided they will take her to their place to make sure she is safe.

They had asked her to go with them if she wanted her answers and without a doubt she had agreed. This too shocked them but they all chose to talk once safe in their house. With this they took a small turn into one of the alleys and entered a small but well-maintained place.

With them safe they gave aahana a seat and asked her name and her purpose to be there, and once she answered their questions, she would get her answers. As the wives of the men came over to where they were, aahanna greeted them all and said her name is Aahanna and she is here to fulfill her guru Dakshina. They all nodded and saw her with a newfound respect, as her guru dakshina at this place and her willingness to come meant she respected her guru dearly.

With this one of the men introduced himself as one of the old king's trusted ministers, Girivar, who is now in hiding as a commoner. His friends were shocked as they all had decided to stay hidden and never reveal their identities or they too would be killed. They all have secretly been planning to overthrow Akhrot's rule but are unable to as he is very powerful. With him sharing his identity they all too share their original post and that was Jagrav who was a financial advisor and the third Jaivant who was part of the army.

She then says, ''I was right you all are not commoners, i do have a few more questions about your hidden identities you all seem loyal and not those who flee at first sign of danger so why are you all hiding and also how many people have you gathered in your team to overthrow Akhrot?"

They all look at each other, her able to guess all that scared them as she could be a danger. Seeing the contemplating looks she speaks further " I mean no harm" as she says this, she sees an older woman slowly walk to them. That lady looked weak and was about to collapse and she rushed to her aid supporting the body, while the other ladies ran for some water, seeing the minister's concern and also how they maintain a respectful distance Aahanna goes on to ask " she is the reason you are all hiding right?" and they nod and reply " she is their rajmata Pallavi who was bed ridden until today and that they promised the king to keep her safe. 

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