Chapter-67

Yuvan sat on his chair and closed his eyes like he was fishing for answers in the deep ocean. He tapped his fingers on the desk in rhythm for a while which was his habit during stressed times.

"Charan, ask our soldiers to keep vigil on these days especially in the uninhabited places. Even if we can't save him we should catch the murderer." He looked at Ashok and continued, "Ashoka, can you arrange a list of Dashur men, especially officials who might have offended the cobras."

"Offend the cobras?" Abhik meddled.

"Yes. What do you mean by offending the cobras? Who will report that they have offended the cobras? Will they realize it even if?"

"What I mean is to be involved in a case that was settled hastily or was not judged right as per the local opinion. And yes, I think what she meant as roses may not be really cobras; It can also be scapegoats or martyrs sacrificed for injustice."

"Reason for your thoughts?" Ashok was getting interested as Yuvan was getting closer to the truth.

"Ashoka, I was just thinking if a cobra was harmed, do you think his fellow snakes will wait for years to let their command avenge them? I don't think so."

"Yes, lord is right. According to my observation so far, If a cobra is harmed then the abuser won't even see the next sunrise, not to mention a year or more."

"I will work on it." Ashok bowed and left.

Ashok went straight to his house. He opened the gates and vines intervened. It looked like a lonely asylum. He lived alone and sometimes accompanied by Deva. He opened the door and smelled something odd.

"Deva, how long are you going to hide?" Deva came out of his bedroom.

"Surprise! I am here to stay with you."

"Be serious. Why are you here?"

"Not that serious; a letter from the commander. " Ashok dropped his bag and rushed to Deva. He snatched the letter and read it.

'after arranging the name list for Yuvan, divide and pick then execute.'