A Crown Prince’s Preparations

February 7, 2010 – Evening

As the golden sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the Vellore Royal Palace, a convoy of black and gold Vijayanagara royal vehicles entered through the grand palace gates. The guards, dressed in traditional Vijayanagara military uniforms, stood at attention as Krishna Deva Raya, the Crown Prince, stepped out of his car.

Inside the palace, his father, Shriranga Deva Raya, and mother, Fulmati Devaya Raya, sat in the grand hall, waiting to welcome their son. The chandeliers above gleamed, reflecting off the polished marble floors. The palace exuded an air of timeless grandeur, its architecture reminiscent of the great Vijayanagara Empire.

As Krishna entered, his mother was the first to approach him.

"Krishna, my son!" Fulmati Devaya Raya's voice was filled with warmth as she embraced him briefly. "You finally returned."

His father, Shriranga Deva Raya, watched with a composed expression but couldn't hide the pride in his eyes.

"Welcome back, son."

Krishna bowed respectfully before them.

"I hope my absence hasn't caused any trouble, Father."

"None at all," Shriranga replied, his deep voice carrying authority. "But we have much to discuss."

The royal family moved to the grand dining hall, where a traditional Vijayanagara feast awaited them—steaming rice, aromatic curries, fresh chapatis, and sweet payasam. The conversation soon turned to the matter at hand: Krishna's upcoming wedding.

His mother, ever the inquisitive queen, wasted no time.

"Tell us about her, Krishna. What kind of family does she come from?"

His father added, "You know the traditions of our land. Every family in Vijayanagara asks these questions when their child chooses a life partner."

Krishna smiled, expecting their curiosity. "Her name is Smriti Pandey. She comes from a well-respected middle-class family. Her father, Raja Ram Pandey, is a teacher, and her mother, Bhanumaya Pandey, is a homemaker. She was raised with strong values, and she has a kind heart."

His mother exchanged a glance with his father, nodding approvingly.

"Middle class or not, as long as she has a pure heart, that is what matters," Fulmati Devaya Raya said. "But do you love her, Krishna?"

Krishna didn't hesitate. "Yes, Mother. I have loved her for years."

His father, though a man of few words, gave a small nod. "If she has earned your love, then she has earned her place in this family."

With their approval, Krishna felt a sense of relief. After finishing dinner, he excused himself and headed to his private study.

The study room of the Crown Prince was a space of calculated order. Rich wooden bookshelves lined the walls, filled with books on history, economics, and military strategy. A large mahogany desk sat at the center, adorned with documents, maps, and a sleek computer system.

Sitting down, Krishna activated his private system, an advanced AI-driven marketplace integrated into his personal network. It was a technology unknown to the world, something only he possessed.

As he scrolled through the latest inventory updates, his eyes gleamed when he saw a high-value item.

T800 Model Carbon Fiber – Original Price: 380,000 points per ton.

This week's system discount: 90% off. New price: 38,000 points per ton.

A slow smile spread across his lips. Carbon fiber of this grade was a game-changer—lightweight, incredibly strong, and widely used in military and aerospace industries.

"This is exactly what I need."

Without hesitation, he purchased 400 tons, directing it to be stored at the mountain military base he had established earlier—an underground facility meant for storing military-grade equipment, research materials, and confidential projects.

As he finalized the purchase, his attention shifted to another extraordinary item.

Gold Mine Resource Card – Original Price: 1.5 Billion Points

This week's discount: 90% off. New price: 150 Million Points.

System Description:

• Gold content per ton: 3,800 grams

• Estimated reserves: 1,800–6,000 tons (Extraction success rate based on luck)

Krishna's fingers drummed against the desk as he read the details. A gold mine with such rich deposits could shift the entire economic power of Vijayanagara.

"If this goes well, we could make the Varaha the most powerful currency in the world."

He made the purchase immediately.

Next, his eyes landed on a breakthrough energy technology.

[Graphene+ Battery] – A revolutionary hybrid battery technology.

• Energy density: 800Wh/kg–1500Wh/kg

• Lifespan: 5,000 charge cycles

• Ten times more efficient than lead-acid batteries, six times more than lithium batteries.

Krishna's mind raced. This was it. This was the future.

A battery industry built on this technology could rival the world's biggest energy giants.

He named it: Vishnu Battery.

For now, he wouldn't rush its release—timing was everything. But in the coming years, as electric vehicles and renewable energy became more dominant, Vishnu Battery would revolutionize the global market.

Twenty minutes later, his private secretary, Priya, entered the room.

She bowed slightly, acknowledging his royal status. "Your Highness."

Krishna gestured for her to sit. "Take out your notepad and write these orders."

Priya immediately complied, pen poised over paper.

"First," Krishna began, "issue an official announcement through the royal family's TV network. The Minister of Royal Family Affairs will declare that the Crown Prince is getting married. However, do not disclose my bride's identity yet. Let the curiosity build."

Priya nodded, quickly noting it down.

"Second," Krishna continued, his tone growing sharper, "set up a mining company under the subsidiary of my company, Oasis Capital. Name it 'Oasis Mining.' Buy all land and shares associated with the Kolar Gold Fields. Seal off the entire area for one week. No civilian personnel should be allowed inside."

He leaned forward. "Contact the Karnataka Military Branch Headquarters and request armed forces to establish a No-Entry Zone. Foreign media should not catch wind of this. Ensure that the Royal Intelligence Agency removes all foreign spies in the area. Anyone who leaks information—make sure they are silenced with money."

Priya swallowed but did not question him. She had worked under Krishna long enough to know that every move he made had a greater purpose.

"Third," Krishna said, "launch a new battery company. Name it 'Oasis Battery Company.' This will be the official manufacturer of Vishnu Battery. We will unveil it at the right moment."

Priya's hand trembled slightly as she wrote. It was clear to her now—the Crown Prince wasn't just thinking about his wedding.

He was thinking about the future of Vijayanagara.

She stood up, bowing once again. "It will be done, Your Highness."

Krishna nodded, dismissing her.

As the door closed behind her, he leaned back in his chair, deep in thought.

With these technological advancements and the wealth from the gold mine, the Varaha currency could soon challenge the U.S. Dollar and the Euro.

And beyond that…

Vijayanagara could one day dominate the global economy.