Dvesas
Chess Pawns

They've been on board, sailing towards Suballa. Gayatri intended to turn to see the island of his homeland, but was immediately prevented by his Saksenya. 

"Come in, the wind outside is not good for your health" whispered Saksenya carrying Gayatri off the deck of the ship.

Bansheer orders Ankush to monitor the movements of his Sakse and his entourage. 

"Follow them and monitor all their movements, as they carelessly grab the item and bring it to me" whispered Bansheer.

Ankush seemed to object. He said Suballa's group did not threaten their existence. As far as he knew his Saksenya, the man could have been cruel and humane at different times. 

But seeing the condition of his wife and soldiers, it seems that his sakses are not a serious threat. Moreover, the man is known to avoid everything that can break the war.

Ankush watches over Suballa's soldiers. Their number is not even up to 30 people with severe conditions. It is possible that during the trip they did not eat and rest well.

Ankush throws a sick chicken at a soldier cooking in the galley. Although somewhat suspicious of Ankush's attitude, they continued to cultivate the meat.

"Are you really going through the Chinese-guarded area?" asked Ankush.

The soldiers refused to answer. They just keep working. Ankush had guessed, maybe it was Gayatri's reasoning so that they immediately left Dwipajaya.

Ankush silently watched Suballa's entourage. It was seen that the group did not talk much and was very deft. Ankush has explored many areas in Hindustan. According to him, the typical Suballa community is most different among other regions. If in Astapura famous with scholars and people who are smart to argue then in Suballa the opposite. 

Suballa is a nickel mine producer. Of course the people do not have time to talk a lot or just listen to the stories of the ruler. Half their lives are up in the mining area. No wonder so many ex-soldiers work there. 

Byur, a splash of water drenched Ankush's arm.

"I'm sorry sir, I guess there are criminals who secretly saw our daughter sleeping" Anjali sneered.

Ankush's red face was extinguished hearing the taunts.

"Women in Suballa are not taught manners! how dare you indiscriminately accuse!," growled Ankush.

"Do you want to whip me?," do as you please, Anjali sneered again with a contemptuous look.

"There is nothing suspicious yet, and there is no information about the path China is guarding" Ankush reported to Bansheer, who was busy sliding chess pieces.

"The Saxony is here" Bansheer said without turning his gaze to Astapura's traditional chessboard.

Sometime later Ankush was again followed by Saksenya.

"What is the appropriate punishment for the person who disturbs the calm of the king" said Saksenya.

"Since you've been married, things have changed. Is it as fun as having a wife?" asked Bansheer.

"Comparable to asking would be better if you find the answer yourself. There are a lot of women in Odissa, they'll treat you well" Saksenya said, referring to the dancers' venue in Astapura.

"I have one in the palace, and it's worse than I thought" Bansheer said.

His witness narrowed his eyes, hearing Bansheer's confession. He guessed Bansheer's words.

"Run your piece" Bansheer ordered.

"You killed my in-laws," said Saksenya in pleasantries.

For a moment Bansheer stared at his Saxony face. He saw that the man's jaw was hardened.

"Do you believe that shit?" asked Bansheer.

"You poisoned the drink under Uncle Gayatri and gave it to my father-in-law King Daneswara" Saksenya said as she ate a pawn placed by Bansheer.

"Trust what you want to believe until your beliefs turn into insults" Bansheer said.

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