'We have to find another way for entering the palace?'
'There is no other way. If you want to enter the palace, you have to go through this path only. Forgive me Naagraj, but I am compelled to do this.' Said Suvarya, and pushed Yugandhar, making sure that he should falls in between the circular lines which surrounded the palace of Danshak. Suvarya's eyes were wet.
'Suvarya, what you have you done?' Yugandhar was shocked.
'Look over here to know the reason, Naagraj Yugandhar.' Countless Serpent demons came out from the bushes. One of them insinuated Yugandhar.
'Suvarya has deceived you, she came to meet you on my command. This girl is not a serpent demon, but still she is with us, and I am the son of Serpent Demon's lord Danshak, 'Naagish' is my name. You are surrounded by a magical circle, which has sucked all your powers. This is a magical circle which is meant for destruction of Serpents of Prithvilok. Even the most powerful Serpent of the world, cannot access his power within this circle.' Naagish completed his words.
But Yugandhar was thinking about Suvarya, he was still staring at her. Suvarya's eyes were filled with tears, but she turned back and hided her feelings. Helpless Yugandhar falls on the ground. The Serpent Demons surrounded him on the point of spears.
'My troops will not let you go out from this circle, Yugandhar, and until you are inside this circle, my one troops have capability to dominate you.' Naagish laughed.
Yugandhar was furious seeing that. Suvarya disappeared from there. Thereafter, Yugandhar snatched a spear from a Serpent Demon and pushed back the rest of the demons from him.
'No way, that's not possible. Any Serpent in this world could not remain so powerful in this magical circle.' Naagish was shocked.
'It is possible, Naagish. Your elusive powers has blocked my power as a Serpent (Naagshakti), but I am the son of serpent and a human. I am half human, and half Serpent. My power as a serpent is inactive now, but I have the power of being a human, and that is sufficient for the wretch demons like you.'
With the help of a single spear, Yugandhar defeated all the Serpent Demons and came out of the magical circle. Naagish was scared, but then also he ordered his troops.
'Soldiers, just kill him.' Naagish shouted.
Seeing this Yugandhar evocated his Divine Axe. The army of Serpent Demons were scared. Naagish tried to encourage them.
'Soldiers, we are in thousand, until when he could face us?. Soon he will get tired. Just attack him.'
The thousands of Serpent demons started gathering on the command of Naagish. With the spears and shields they built a type of wall for protection, and covered it from upward. Naagish was behind that army. Yugandhar smiled
'Why should I kill these serpent demons in vain? I could ascend on these shield to reach you directly, Naagish.'
'Don't bother about your safety, just attack on Yugandhar.' Naagish ordered his troops.
The troops of Naagish were in attack mode now. They pointed their spears, and rushed towards Yugandhar to attack on him. But surprisingly, in spite of facing them, Yugandhar escaped in the dense forest.
Naagish was quite astonished seeing this. He looked here and there for some time in search of Yugandhar. But when he found that Yugandhar has escaped, he laughed, 'He escaped, He escaped. Where have you gone, coward? Where is that fierce warrior Yugandhar, who was famous to destroy singlehandedly a huge army.' Naagish tried to challenge Yugandhar and laughed at him wildly.
But at the next moment only he was shocked, because the Axe of Yugandhar was on his neck.
'Overconfidence is always hazardous, Naagish. It was not too tough to cross the dense forest to reach you. If anything is tough, i.e. your survival.' Yugandhar twisted the hand of Naagish and captured him.
'You cannot survive anymore. Soon my father, the leader of Serpent Demons Danshak will come, and will destroy your existence. The warrior who got scared seeing my these troops, can surely not face my father.' Naagish insinuated Yugandhar.
'If I wish, I could have destroyed your whole army, but I don't have much time to waste. Just tell me one thing, who is Suvarya? Why you sent her to me? Answer me, otherwise be ready to die.'
'Wait, Wait. I am telling you. Years before your father Vikramajit defeated Dudumbhi (one among the siblings of Demon King Markesh). From that day only my father was in wait to get a chance for revenge. After your birth when Vikramajit left Naaglok, there was a fierce war broke out among Serpents and Serpent demons. In that war, Naagraj Vishandhar and your mother Kanishka showed amazing skills of being a warrior. But when the Serpent demons started dominating over Serpents, then King Vishandhar sent his trusted messenger 'Vishank' to King Vikramajit for help. Vishank was one among those Serpents who know about the secret of Naagmani. For catching him, the army of Serpent demons moved back and decided to quit the war. Then they chased Vishank to capture him, and finally they succeeded. But we lost the war because of this. Suvarya is daughter of Vishank, who came here three months before to rescue her father. We also imprisoned her and forced her to fascinate you, to save the life of her father.'
Yugandhar was furious listening that, he pushed Naagish on the ground.
'Right now I am going for Suvarya. But soon I'll return to destroy you and your father.' Said Yugandhar and left that place in search of Suvarya.
He went in a deep forest while searching Suvarya. But he couldn't find her.
'Suvarya…..' Yugandhar shouted in the deep forest, many trees were shivered due to this sound.
Thereafter, Yugandhar decided to search Suvarya through meditation. He sat on the ground, and concentrated. He could clearly see that Suvarya was moving towards a deep trench, where there was a waterfalls. Yugandhar was disturbed, he stood up and rushed towards the trench to protect Suvarya. Within few time, Suvarya was in front of Yugandhar, who was about to jump from the hills. Suvarya looked over Yugandhar, as if she is seeing him for the last time. Her eyes were filled with tears.
'No Suvarya, stop…' Yugandhar tried to stop Suvarya.
'I have loved you, Naagraj, but..cheated… you too. But my heart has assumed you my soulmate, that's why I'll punish myself for the deceit I have played with you.' There were only tears of atonement in her eyes.
'No Suvarya…., just stop.' Yugandhar tried to stop Suvarya, but before he could succeed, she jumps from the higher hills.
Yugandhar was shocked, at the moment he was not able to believe what happened. But he got rid of that shock soon, and rushed towards the edge of the cliff. Without thinking anything, he also jumped from there, he was also flowing through the waterfalls, through which Suvarya might have flowed through. On striking with the rocks, Yugandhar was injured severely. His forehead was bleeding, but he was only worried about Suvarya. Even after the deceit played by Suvarya, his heart was only searching for her. Perhaps this was the true love. He shouted her name in all the four directions, assuming that she might be safe somewhere and he could get to her.
The forehead of Yugandhar was bleeding severely, and he was worried about Suvarya too, which was sucking his strength. Injured Yugandhar came near a rock, and laid down.
'What have you done, Suvarya.' Yugandhar was disappointed, he was mourning too.
'Love has depressed you to such an extent, that you have forgotten your major motive.' One old man came nearer to Yugandhar, these words was from his side.
'Who are you? And how you… know…about my aim?' The injured Yugandhar stood up from the ground and questioned that old man.
'We can discuss it afterwards, that who am I. Your wounds need to be healed, so come with me.'
'No, I cannot…. trust you…., just leave.' Said Yugandhar, but at the next moment he falls on the ground due to his injuries, and lost his consciousness too.
That old man picked him up, and taken him away. When Yugandhar gained his consciousness. He found himself in a cottage, situated in a dense forest, there was a bandage on his head. When he opened his eyes, he found an old man in front of him. But this was not the same old man he me
t earlier, he was anyone else.
'Thanks for my treatment, Baba. But where is that old man, whom I saw before losing my consciousness? Where did he gone? And who are you, who came to help in this Patallok?' Yugandhar thrown a series of questions on that old man.
'I don't know about the person, who left you here. But firstly, I would like to introduce myself. I am 'Vindheshwar', the messenger of divine gods, who came to Patallokjust to help you. To get the Divine Vijay Dhanush, is also the aim of Divine Gods. After your motive is fulfilled, you have to give that bow to us.' That old man replied Yugandhar.
'If you are the messenger of god, then tell me where my brothers are? Without their support, it's very difficult for us to achieve our goal?'
'Your brothers are busy in fighting with the brothers of Demon King Markesh. If you want to meet them, then you have to kill Danshak.'
'That mission will be completed soon. Not only him, I'll destroy the whole race of the Serpent Demons.' Yugandhar said raising his sword.
'Wait Yugandhar, it's not easy to kill Danshak. You are becoming blind in the love of Suvarya, that's why you jumped through the waterfalls and got injured. You were unconscious since twelve days, and now you are eager to fight Danshak, which is your biggest mistake. The palace of Danshak is surrounded by a magical circle. While entering in the palace, you will lose your powers as a Serpent for two days, also you will be turned in an ordinary human being. A human who could be the victim of venoms of the Serpent Demons, very easily.'
'What you just said, I was unconscious since twelve days.' Yugandhar was silent for some moments.
After that he asked the messenger, 'If that is so, you only guide me to kill Danshak. Can you tell me, how he could be killed?'
'Danshak could be killed only through the divine sword of Sage Omeshwar.'
'Sword of Sage Omeshwar?'
'Yes, Yugandhar. Sage Omeshwar, a sage who had control over all the five elements. He has produced a Divine 'Panchshastra' with the five divine swords, to kill his worst enemy 'Durbheeksh'. But that wretch Durbheeksh killed him through a deceit, he also attacked Durbheeksh, due to which that demon lost his consciousness. But the mentor of Demons Bhairavnath took him away safely. Panchastra should not go in wrong hands, that's why Sage Omeshwar divided it into five divine swords. Bhairavnath got two of them, they are in Patallok now, two swords are with Divine Gods in Devlok, and one of them is in Prithvilok. One of the swords of Patallok, is in the palace of Danshak. You have to search for it entering in his palace, go my blessings are with you.'
'As you command, Vindheshwar. You have saved my life. Today I swore to destroy the whole race of serpent demons, and will rescue Suvarya's father too, to fulfill her last wish. The whole race of Serpent Demons have to pay for Suvarya's death.'
'Go Youngman, be victorious.'
Yugandhar laid down in front of Vindheshwar for his blessings. Thereafter, he set out for the palace of Danshak. Within three days he reached his destination, the palace of Danshak was surrounded by the magical circle, which sucks the power of serpents for two days. Yugandhar moved forward and stepped towards the magical circle intentionally, as a result he falls on the ground. His powers as a serpent was lost, now he was an ordinary human warrior. The guards of palace rushed out with the spears in their hand.
'Capture him.' Naagish 'Son of Danshak', came out of the palace and ordered his guards. Firstly Yugandhar wanted to rescue the father of Suvarya, that's why he was easily captivated by Serpent demons.
'Take him, now my father will decide his destiny.' After the commands of Naagish, the Serpent Demons captured Yugandhar and took him to their leader Danshak. Soon Yugandhar was in front of Danshak. The leader of Serpent Demons was ascended on a higher throne, it was about fifteen yards high. He laughed wildly looking at Yugandhar.
'You are trapped, Naagraj Yugandhar. Now you are a normal human for the next two days. Now even if an ordinary Serpent demon bites you, then you will die within a prahar. Take him to the prison, I will punish him tomorrow. He is a lover, who lost his love. I want to see his frustration, his pain.'
Yugandhar was taken to the prison on the command of Danshak. While taking him to the prison, there were only eight Serpent demons with him. While going to the prison, one of the Serpent Demon made a mistake, which gave Yugandhar a chance. When they were on their way, they saw the prison of Vishank (Suvarya's father). One of the Serpent demons insinuated him.
'See you fool, today your leader is also our prisoner. Now if you will not tell about the secret of Naagmani, then your leader will be surely die.'
Vishank was astonished to see Yugandhar, but Yugandhar don't need be a prisoner any more. He collected all his strength and destroyed the chains in which he was bounded, thereafter he evocated his Divine Axe. And soon the mutilated bodies of all the eight Serpent demons were lying on the floor.
Soon he came forward and destroyed the prison of Vishank.
'Let's go Vishank. The troops of Danshak might be coming, so we to have reach the safest place as soon as possible.' Yugandhar grabbed Vishank's hand and taken him away.
'Naagraj Yugandhar, Son of King Vikramajit, Yugandhar, the Serpent King Yugandhar.' The eyes of Vishank were wet.
'Yes, Vishank. I am the son of King Vikramajit, and I have come here to rescue you.'
'You have not just came here to rescue me. The fierce warrior like you, will surely not leave this place without destroying the empire of serpent demons and their leader Danshak.'
'You are right, Danshak and Naagish are destinated to die today. I want to know that, do you know anything about the sword of Sage Omeshwar? It is kept anywhere in this palace, Danshak could be killed by that sword only.'
'I have heard several times from the guards, that southern part of the palace are tightly secured. The two most fierce and venomous giant serpent demon warriors are the guards of that part. Perhaps the sword which you are talking about, we might get it there.'
'If that's so, then we have to reach the southern region of the palace as soon as possible. Let's go.'
Yugandhar and Vishank, were walking towards the southern region of the palace. Soon they reached there. They saw a huge door in front of them, they hided themselves. On that door, two well built giant Serpent Demons were present for the security purpose. There were long spears and shields in their hand.
'These two demons, it's just the matter of my right hand.' Yugandhar tightened his grip on his Axe in overconfidence.
'Wait, Naagraj. These two Serpent Demons, are one among the fierce warriors of Danshak, they are highly venomous. And at present you don't have your venom with you, Naagraj. So it will be better, if we take care of everything while facing these guards.'
'But we have to defeat them anyhow, Vishank. This is mandatory.'
'As you wish,Naagraj, we will challenge them for duel. My skills of war are still not vanished, after years I am once again ready with my sword.'
'Sure Vishank, it's the right time to attack.'
After that Yugandhar raised his Axe, and Vishank took up his sword. Both of them came in front of the guards, and challenged them openly.
'Only two guards, it seems that you both are special. What is special behind this door, as Danshak has allotted the fierce warriors like you to guard it?' Yugandhar insinuated both the demons.
'You must ask these questions to the angels of death, when you will reach the hell, Youngman. Although you have reached here, but you are unaware about our strength. Destroy them.' One of the Serpent Demon rushed towards Yugandhar, and another one faced Vishank.
Due to sounds of this duel, many guards reached and gathered there. Soon Yugandhar made a fierce attack on the chest of his opponent and killed him. When that giant Serpent Demon falls on the floor, that place appeared to be blood red in color due to his blood. After that Yugandhar targeted his Axe towards the door, and destroyed it. The guess of Yugandhar turned right, one of the swords of Sage Omeshwar was there. It was in front of Yugandhar, he stepped forward to pick it up
. The hearts of the serpent demons were shivering. Vishank was still facing his opponent.
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