The War Begins!

A deserted plain 40 miles east of Rajapura, which was situated on the border of Udra kingdom and Kalinga was choosen as the battlefield. 

On the battlefield stood two armies facing each other. 

Although Kalinga also supported an Akshauhini Sena, but the allied army of Pundra, Udra and Vanga on the other side had 2 Akshauhini Senas. It clear at a glance that they held an upper hand in this battlefield. 

[An Akshauhini, is described in the Mahabharata as a battle formation consisting of 21,870 chariots ; 21,870 elephants; 65,610 cavalry and 109,350 infantry. ]

Not to mention that a Athirathi like Paundraka Vasudeva was leading the army himself. 

Yes, although he was an imposter who fools everyone into believing that he is the original Vasudeva, but it doesn't mean that he is weak. 

Paundraka Vasudeva was a devotee of Lord Shiva and did severe penance for 12 years to propitiate him. At the time of the repetition of the name of the deity, he worshipped Lord Shiva by offering his lotus-like eye. Then Lord Shiva having the trident in his hand, being pleased, asked him to choose a boon.

It was then that Paundraka said : "Give me a form similar to that of Vasudeva (Lord Krishna)."

Lord Shiva gave him a form with four arms with a disc, a conch, a mace, and a lotus (held in them), having eyes like lotus-petals, having charming hair with a crown resembling that of Vasudeva. And that's how he ended up with Lord Krishana's weapons. After getting the boon from Lord Shiva, he even started thinking that he was a god.

So, although they are fake counterparts, but don't undeestimate them for he gained them through a boon given by Lord Shiva himself. 

As he rode his chariot beside King Chitrangad, Aryan couldn't help but admire Paundraka's elaborate attempt at cosplaying as Lord Krishna. 

He saw that Paundraka was carrying a conch shell, almost the same as the one Krishna has. He also wore a peacock feather crown on his head and was dressed in upper and lower garments of fine yellow silk. His banner bore the image of Garuda, clearly trying to imitate Krishna's Garuda Rath. 

"This guy is simply too good at cosplaying. But he still needs to do some more work on his facial expression control. That self obsessed look is ruining his role play."

Aryan sighed in admiration and pointed out his flaws like an experienced critique. 

"Did you say anything Prince Mahendra? "

King Chitrangad glanced at Aryan, his brows furrowing with concern.

"Oh yes! I was saying that you can leave Paundraka to me. I will be his opponent."

Aryan chuckled, his gaze still fixed on Paundraka's theatrics

"Are you sure Prince Mahendra? I mean, I'm not doubting your strength but.... "

The king hesitated for a moment, his concern evident.

"There's no need to worry King Chitrangad. Just leave it to me. "

Aryan interrupted him with a reassuring smile.

Leaving other things aside, Aryan had to kill this guy himself. After all, he was counting on him to obtain his Sin of Pride's ability. So naturally he can't let anyone else fight him. 

Not to mention, he knew full well that no one in the Kalinga army was powerful enough to defeat Paundraka one on one. And since they were already outnumbered, they can't use the crowd technique to defeat him either. 

Thus taking all these things into consideration, Aryan decided to fight Paundraka himself. May be it can also lessen his guilt towards Buanumati. 

* ppppmmmnnnnn...*

* ppppoouuunnnn..... *

As the battle commenced with the sounding of horns and soldiers rushed forward with loud battle cries, Aryan initiated a powerful attack

"Well, let's start it with a big move, shall we? "

"Form four : Sunflower! "

The next moment, a gigantic shoot emerges from the earth in between the two armies, towering over enemies, as a flower bud blooms and countless golden light bullets were shot into the enemy army like a hailstorm. 

* boom * * boom * * booom * * boom *

Without stopping, Aryan released the attacks multiple times, killing thousands of infantrymen at the forefront of the army, creating a noticeable void in their formation. 

But Aryan was also a little tired after constantly release such powerful moves as it took a toll on his energy and he took a small break to restore his energy. 

"Hmph, as long as my attributes can reach A level, then I won't be tired so easily. And I should also be able to active the True Form of Moksha. "

Aryan sighed as he lamented at his weakness. 

Although Moksha is very powerful, but it's power is being limited by his own low attributes 

Meanwhile, after this crazy attack of his, Paundraka's attention was also drawn to him but he couldn't recognize Aryan at all. 

"Udrabhan, who is this warrior? I don't think there was such a powerful warrior in the Kalinga army. "

Paundraka asked Bhallabh Udrabhan in confusion. 

"This, I'm not very sure since I am also seeing him for the first time. But he should be the fabled Prince Mahendra Bahubali from an overseas empire called Maheshmati. I heard from my informants that he is also the one who thwarted our plan to kidnap Buanumati last time. "

Bhallabh Udrabhan answered what he knew. 

"Mahendra Bahubali? Looks like I should be able to have some fun in this boring war after all. "

Paundraka said with a playful smile and ordered his charioteer to steer towards Aryan. 

The stage was set for a showdown between Aryan and Paundraka Vasudeva, and the outcome of their battle could have far-reaching consequences on the fate of Kalinga in this war.

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