6 Queen's decesion
[How did it became me accepting the proposal from him accepting the proposal?]
Chaya had a frown on her face while sitting her study. Just a little while ago she came from finishing the meeting with Ranga and had been considering her options over the matter. She just couldn't understand what is his gain from this transaction. No matter how she look at it, he is one getting short end of the stick in this. Why would he do this? Just to marry me? He would get that anyway. To help his ancestor's family? Without any benefit? That's highly unlikely. Then what is his benefit in this? He said he would find me a way to invade the other world. That means he would also have a way to travel back to his family and also come back with them. Does he intent bring his family here and take over the kingdom. But he said he doesn't want anything like that. Was that a lie? No, no, no. According to my observation he was sincere when he said that. Or is it really because he has fallen in love with me. Is that really possible? This whole development is too good to be true for me.
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As she was thinking along the line, a middle aged man who is her private secretary, Asbalum Isofar, knocked at the door.
-Come in.
She said. As his most trusted retainer comes in, he asks,
-So, how did it went your majesty? Did he accept?
-How did it went? Well not good to be precise, but not bad either. He did accept the marriage, but....
-But?
-Well, how should I put it? He left me in quite a dilemma. He....
She started to explain everything to him as he is not only her secretary but her most trusted advisor too. After the the explanation of the whole situation,
-So, that's what he offers and in return he wants. I pretty confused with his motive. On one hand he probably realizes what I want from a husband, to be more precise what I don't want, yet he accepts the proposal. On the other hand, he also realizes the predicament I am in from the perspective of politics and offers me pull me out of it. It is too good to be true. I fear he is scheming something.
-Scheming something like what, your majesty?
-To take over the throne.
-But does he really needs to do that?
-What do you mean?
-From what I realize, what he intends is he shall give your power and the stability over throne, in return you shall have to be compliant to him.
-What do you mean?
-Whatever he showed and whatever not, he is the one who holds those knowledge and nobody else in this world. I speculate that, whatever he is offering you he has means for controlling it. So, even though the power belongs to you, he has his own means of taking it away from you. And having control over your power means having control over you, your majesty. For a wise person it is better to remain in the shadow and someone else suffer the repercussion of the power. From everyone eyes it would you who makes all the decisions while in reality it would be him who is in true control. So, it is not that the conditions are favorable to you but it is favorable to him in the first place.
-How could I miss such a point when I am the one who wanted to entice him with same logic!
-[Silence as if he didn't heard anything]
-Okay, so what do you think, should I accept or not?
-Should I answer as your retainer or your advisor?
-Can't you do both?
-Yes, as a retainer I would say, at this point it is not necessary to take such risk. But as advisor I would say, a wise ruler must know whom to trust and whom not to by him or herself.
Chaya closed her eyes and leaned back on the backrest of the chair she was sitting. After pondering for a while,
-Okay, but what would I do, if he truly finds a way to invade the other world.
-In my opinion, it is just a ruse to cover up his real intention. Even if he truly achieves such thing, it wont be anytime soon and you could always reject it saying it goes against national interest.
-You want me to make false promise!
-Well, you could invade too if you find it profitable as he promised. If he is honest to his words then you don't have any reason not being to yours. It is just that I find it very unlikely about that part.
-Okay, you may go now.
Bowing Asbalum left the room.
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After an hour or so, Chaya and Ranga again were sitting face to face. Ranga was intently looking at her while seeing this Chaya again had a blush. (Author note: You are a queen for god's sake. Get a grip.) She deeply inhaled and exhaled one time to clear her mind. She erects the barrier again and asks,
-May I ask you a question, Mr Ranga?
-Yes, your majesty.
-Would you accept the marriage proposal even if I reject to exact vengeance for you?
Ranga closed his eyes for few moments then opened them again and answered,
-That won't be possible your majesty. As much I want to help you to continue the Agni bloodline, I have to pay back this debt of blood. For that I have to go back.
-I understand. I too lost my father and brothers to war. What wouldn't I do to pay back this debt ten fold? So, I understand your emotion. Okay then, if what you say about the other world is true, then I promise you I would exact vendetta for you when the time comes. I accept your proposal, would you accept mine?
For the first time with a genuine smile, Ranga said,
-It would my honor to be able be with a woman like you your majesty.
Alas no one else but Chaya saw that enchanting smile.
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Night came. They had dinner together. Ranga had his sleeping arranged at inner palace. Ranga had hard time sleeping though. Main cause, bugs and mosquitoes. Even though there is mosquito net, it's luxurious design caused it to loose it's practicality and effectiveness. Second reason is humidity. There is no electricity, so of course there would be no air conditioner or electric fan. Third reason, quality of the bed sheet and night gown. They were not up to his standard as he found them a little scratchy. They were nonetheless best of best product available as they were used by royalty of this world, someone who came form 21st century of other world, they were less than satisfactory to him.
[Was I too hasty to accept the proposal? Then again, I just have to endure to the point I figure out the teleportation. Such hot babe is worth waiting for that long.]
Breakfast table. Chaya was enchanted with Ranga's beauty again this time she saw her. She could not believe such a person could scheme up such a cunning plan in such a short time. Ranga too stole a few glance every now and then at her while eating. Breakfast on the other hand wasn't appealing to Ranga. The bread wasn't soft enough, the soup lacked seasoning, the presented ale was lukewarm. Yes, it was not even wine. Plates and cups were made of silver. So no ceramic and glassware. It was impossible was enjoy such "luxury" even for a commoner of the other world, let alone Ranga who was hailed from a duke family and later reached general rank in royal guards.
It would be lie if one said Ranga wasn't exasperated. He asked,
-Ummm, miss Chaya, about the summoning, how much luggage can I take with myself at each jump?
-Umm normally, it should be the things personally on your body, like your cloths and other small equipment.
-Oh my.... that's unfortunate.
-Why would you say that?
-Well, I need to bring over certain 'tools' so that the whole process go much more faster. After all I am a single man. I shall have to teach others what I know. Moreover, there are things that I want to bring over for my personal use. Now, I cannot bring over those, we can only take things slow i guess.
-That is truly unfortunate. Wait, if we use that... may be we can solve this problem to certain extent.
-You have a solution?!
-Yes, our kingdom posses an magic tool which is infused with space-time magic. What it does is, upon infusion of mana, it activates spatial region which is one with wielder. Normally, if the wielder them activates transportation magic whatever or whoever in the spatial region shall transport with the wielder. So if I was to summon you, you would be summoned with whatever or... whoever in the spatial region. Or at least that is what I speculate.
-What is the area of the spatial region?
-It has a radius of 60 messen.
-Wait, you can't calculate the area of a circle?!
-How are you suppose to calculate area of something that has no width or length?
-[Silent while cringing inwardly]... never mind. I shall show you when I return. Anyway, thank you for your consideration.
-Don't mind it. I said that I would full fill your request as much as possible, right.(Author note: Hypocrite, what you care about is to get those weapons and knowledge as fast as possible.)
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Back to the stone room where he was summoned, Ranga again standing in the middle of the magic circle. Chaya came up and handed him medallion made of gold with a insignia of fire embedded on it, which is the royal insignia. She said,
-Just pour some mana in it, and it shall activate.
-Really, thank you.
-I said before, don't mention it. I look forward to reuniting with you again in 20 days, my future husband.
-Likewise, miss Chaya.
Thus Ranga was reverse summoned to his birth world.
