Chapter 12: Reading

Just like that afternoon come to an end.

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After afternoon nap he feel refresh. he started thinking about getting information about political and social structure of this period. he quickly put on his robe and started walking towards only library situated near father's mansion. without any difficulties, he quickly reach there.

As he enter through first door,

"what a pleasant surprise young master, do you need my help with anything here." Old man with white hair spoke to me with smile on his face.

With old Vikram memory he recognise this old man, he is trusted servant of his father, he stayed with his father from beginning of establishment of barony . he is also great scholar, he also teaches every baron children etiquettes and literature. His name is Mr. Steven, he came from far northern state.

Vikram bow in respect as he greeted him " greetings teacher Steven, I am just here for some historical books "

He look at vikram with curiously , " Okay, young master, come with me"

he started following him inside, This library is not like his old library he used to go. he can see It's just one room with few books and historical records. he sits at central table waiting for old man to bring him books

Old man Steven came with thick old book about 300 pages , he place book in front of him with serious expression on his face. " young master this the history book, it contains all the event related to dynasty, please use it carefully."

"Thank you teacher Steven." he said.

Saying this Vikram opened book and started reading book with enthusiasm. This book is very old it is not made by poor white paper, it looks like some sort of yellow thick paper. As expected of Ancient time. There no decent paper available here, maybe he can make white paper and earn lot of money … as started reading book, somewhere near main hall there was total different situation unfolding.

Old man Steven look at vikram for some time before leaving his sight and went straight towards main hall, in his father's courtyard

"Greetings, My Lord ." with bow he greeted lord baron.

Lord baron, who was sitting on his study desk looking at some documents, turned his head and look at old man,recognizing his greetings, " What brings you here at this time, Teacher Steven. Please, come have a sit." Baron ask.

Old man Steven also used to teach literature and politics to lord Baron.

As old man sat on chair, " My lord young master Vikram, is acting very different today, as if he is different from is usual lazy attitude,as if he is different person all of sudden." He said with smile.

Lord baron, Jayadeva, narrow his eyes, "Did he make another fuss over small things?" with angry voice my father ask.

"No No My lord, he didn't make any mistakes"

"Then what is it, teacher."

"My lord today, young master went to training ground after breakfast, guard said he run and did some weird exercises, around 3 o'clock he came to library, ask for history and political books."

As Jayadeva listens He couldn't believe his ears, " did he really do all of that?"

"Yes, My lord."

" He is lazy and always used to run away from this things, he never took interest in any activity except for lazing around, why did he suddenly change his habits."

"Maybe he realized his mistakes, my lord, and wanted to change for better. but it is very good for baron household future."

With serious look on his face baron lost in his thought. He is my son after all , he has finally grown up, with enthusiastic look in his eyes, baron said, " Teacher please help him if he needs anything."

Baron always had soft spot for Vikram in his heart because of his his Third wife, he used to observe him regularly.

"As your wish, My lord." Steven said turned away and left room.

Baron thought, ' lets see how many days you can persist my son.' With this he again focused on document in front of him.

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