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The Blade of Destiny: A Universe Forged by Swords
What if a single moment—a tiny shift in history—could change the fate of an entire universe?

A fight between two primitive men, one wielding his bare fists, the other picking up a simple stick. In our world, it was nothing more than a meaningless scuffle. But in a parallel universe, that single act rewrote history.

The stick became the foundation of war. It evolved into swords, daggers, and legendary weapons that shaped the destiny of nations. Humanity became obsessed with blade combat, their entire civilization growing around it.

And now, in the year 2020, this universe stands at a crossroads.

Bharatvarsh—once the greatest empire on Earth, a land of warriors and scholars, now reduced to a struggling third-world country. A nation once feared, now forgotten.

The reason? A tournament.
The consequences? 500 years of downfall.

No guns. No missiles. No modern warfare. Only swords.

But history is not lost. Not yet.

In this world, a 17-year-old boy named Rishit Kshetra steps into his school, a place where the greatest swordsmen also serve as teachers. His dream? To become the General Swordsman, the highest military rank in Bharatvarsh. But before he can wield power, he must first understand the truth.

A truth that is buried under centuries of secrecy.

A name that is forbidden to be spoken.

A swordsman so powerful, his very existence changed the course of time.

His name is Rajveer—the महाखड्गविद (Greatest Swordsman of All Time).

And his story is about to be revealed.

World of Swords ⚔️

Chapter 1: The Catastrophic Point

Have you ever heard of a catastrophic point?

It is a moment in time where a seemingly small difference can trigger a massive, irreversible change in the course of history. A single shift, a mere ripple, can alter the entire fabric of a universe.

This is the story of another universe—one where a catastrophic point reshaped everything.

11,000 Years Ago – The Era of Our Ancestors

In our universe, primitive humans fought with their bare hands. Their battles were brutal, but unarmed. However, in that parallel universe, a single event unfolded differently—an event so insignificant at first glance, yet so monumental in its consequences.

Two men stood against each other, just as they did in our timeline. But instead of grappling with their fists, one of them picked up a stick. That one simple choice set off a chain reaction—his opponent did the same, and soon, their entire tribe followed. Sticks became the primary weapons of combat. Over generations, these sticks evolved into clubs, spears, and eventually swords and knives. Warfare, technology, and even culture revolved around bladed weapons.

An obsession was born. And with it, a universe unlike ours—one where the mastery of stick-like weapons became the defining force of civilization.

The Year 2020 – Bharatvarsh

Fast forward to the present, in this altered universe. The world is unrecognizable. In this timeline, India—known as Bharatvarsh—is not the global superpower it once was. Instead, it has become an undeveloped third-world nation, plagued by poverty and stagnation. Education is in disarray, and history is taught only when students reach class 11.

But in this universe, history is not just a subject—it is a secret.

In class 11, students study only one war—the war that turned Bharatvarsh from the most powerful empire on Earth to a crumbling, impoverished nation. It is a tale shrouded in mystery, spoken of in whispers, guarded like a forbidden truth.

The Royal Heir – Rishit Kshetra

Among the students stepping into class 11 is Rishit Kshetra, a boy born into a royal lineage. He has heard the rumors, the unanswered questions, the deliberate silence surrounding Bharatvarsh's past. And today, he demands the truth.

His voice rings through the classroom, cutting through the silence.

"Now, teacher, tell us. Tell us the highly classified history—the truth we've been denied for so long. Why is our country so poor? Why have we never studied history until now? What happened in that war that brought us to ruin? Why is our population still shrinking? And most importantly..."

Rishit pauses, his eyes burning with curiosity and determination.

"Who was Rajveer... the महाखड्गविद—the greatest swordsman of all time? Now tell us!"**

The classroom falls silent. The air is thick with anticipation.

The truth is about to be revealed.

World of Sword | Chapter 1 Catastrophic point