Avanti sat on the floor, tears streaming down her face as she received the news of Prince Mukund's passing. She couldn't believe that he was gone, and she felt a deep sense of loss and grief.

She requested Queen Mahadevi to arrange for her journey back to Anga kingdom, as she didn't want to stay in Malla kingdom any longer. She couldn't bear to be in a place where Mukund was no longer alive.

The Queen, who was also saddened by the news of Mukund's passing, granted her request and arranged for her safe passage back to Anga. Avanti was escorted by a team of guards, who were under the orders of Vedavalli, to make sure Avanti would be safe on her journey.

As Avanti left the palace and began her journey home, the palace was filled with a sense of mourning and loss. The public was devastated by the news of Mukund's passing, and they couldn't help but wonder what could have been done differently to prevent it.

The palace was abuzz with the news of Prince Mukund's passing but unknown to most, he was still alive and recovering in a secret room below Vedavalli's chambers.

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With his face bandaged and body covered in blankets, he appeared to be in pain and his breathing is laboured.

Prince Mukund confided in Vedavalli about his concerns for Avanti's safety. "I am worried she will hurt herself," he told her.

Vedavalli understood his concerns and was determined to uncover the truth and protect both Mukund and Avanti. She knew that in order to do so, they had to make it look like Mukund was no longer a threat.

A week later, Mukund is dressed in plain clothes, his face still bandaged from his injuries. Despite his appearance, his eyes held a determination that she recognized all too well. She extended her hand to him, a small smile playing on her lips.

"Welcome to the team, Officer Prithviraj."

Mukund: "Thank you, Vedavalli. I won't let you down."

Vedavalli nodded, a small smile on her face.

As Officer Prithviraj, he can work under the radar and gather intel that would have been difficult to obtain as Prince Mukund.

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Sweat pouring down his face the attacker held out a ring from his inner pocket, revealing that he had entered the fort using the queen's signature ring. Vedavalli guessed others must have escaped from the fort through the secret passage that leads out from the royal bath of the palace.

How did they have knowledge of the secret passages?

Queen Mahadevi couldn't believe that someone within the palace had been involved in the attack.