Ashoka said, "Yes, father. I will listen. Tell me what you want to say."
Rajendra said, "Ashoka, now I will tell you why you don't have magical power and why I only have two years left. First, I will tell you why you don't have magical power."
Ashoka thought in his mind, Father, tell me why I don't have magical power. Isn't this weird? It means he knows that I know about magic. But how?
Rajendra said, "Don't think too much about how I know you know about magic. You dueled that prince, didn't you? And you saw how he used magic."
Ashoka said, "Father, how do you know about that duel?"
Rajendra said, "Ashoka, I am your father. I know everything about you—like your dream to rule the world, and about John, that assassin who tells you information about what happens in royal meetings."
Ashoka got nervous and said in a scared voice, "Father, how do you know all this?"
Rajendra said, "If my son has a former assassin who tells him all information, then isn't it common that his father (the KING) also has some skilled assassins who tell him about his son's activities?"
Ashoka thought, Well, well, I am right about this person. If this man is not suffering from that dangerous illness, he could conquer this world easily. I know he has immense power, but I didn't know he also has such a smart brain that he fooled me and John. Well, that man is the king—it's obvious.
Ashoka said, "So father, you know about me that much. So what do you want? Do you want to scold me?"
Rajendra laughed and said, "What? Obviously not. That's what I expected from my son. So where were we? Oh yes—why you don't have magical power."
"It's because you don't have the talent to contract your power."
Ashoka said, "What do you mean, father? I don't have the talent to contract magic?"
Rajendra said, "I know you know that in the present time only royal blood has magical power. You know why? Because this power is not ours—we borrow that power from legends."
Ashoka said, "What do you mean, father? We borrow that power from legends?"
Rajendra said, "I know your mother told you about history, but I will tell you—what you know as history is not even 20%. That is only 5% of the real history. We, the 10 kings, erased it because if normal people knew the true history, they would think we are not royal. They would think we are just some beggars who borrow magic power from those legends who saved the world with their magic many years ago."
Ashoka said, "What, father? You are confusing me so much. First, we borrow magic from who? And what is that history you 10 kings erased?"
Rajendra said, "Now I can't tell you the full history, but when you become king and sit on that throne, you will know the full history automatically."
Rajendra said, "Now return to your topic—why you can't use magic. It is not that you don't have the talent to control magic power; it is that you can't sign a contract with those legends who pass their magical power to this kingdom's royal blood."
Ashoka said, "Father, what do you mean I can't sign a contract with legends?"
Rajendra said, "When royal blood children turn 2 years old, all royal blood children have to sign a contract with legends. In that contract, you offer 20 years of your life and borrow magic from those legends. That contract was signed by all other kingdom royal blood children. That's how, in the present time, only royal blood possesses magic. But in your case, when we signed the contract with this kingdom's legend who passes their magic to our kingdom's royal blood children, you broke that contract. I also don't know how that happened."
Ashoka thought in his mind, I think it's because I am not from this world. Well, I can't blame anyone now—that's why I don't have magic.
Ashoka said, "Father, okay I understand. But why did you say that you only have 2 years left?"
Rajendra said, "Ashoka, listen. You don't have magic power, but it is not that you can't possess magic."
Ashoka said, "What do you mean, father?"
Rajendra said, "I will transfer you my magical power, but for that condition I will also lose 2 years of my life."
Ashoka said, "Is that possible? And isn't it that if you do that, you will also lose your magic?"
Rajendra said, "Ashoka, I already have less time, but you have a long life because you did not sign that contract. If I transfer my magic to you, you will live a long life and you will also possess magic."
Ashoka said, "But father…"
Rajendra stopped Ashoka and said, "Stop, my son. I am not doing this because you are the kingdom's prince. I am doing this because you are my son. And also because you have a goal to rule this world. For that, you have to defeat those 9 kingdoms, and for that you need magic, isn't it?"
Ashoka said, "Yes, father, I need magic."
But Rajendra stopped him again and said, "When I was your age, I didn't know what dreams were. I only did what my father said. He said 'sign the contract,' I signed. He said 'go fight,' I went and fought. I fought for many years, but now here I am on this bed. Ashoka, I don't know what dreams are at your age, but you have dreams. And to accomplish those dreams, you need power, isn't it? I grant you power. I grant you my army. But Ashoka, on the path of a king, you will face those people who try to betray you. I know you are smart, but you are also my son. I don't want to leave you this early, but I have no option."
Ashoka said, "Father…"
Rajendra laughed and said, "It seems I have made you too sad, Ashoka."
Rajendra stood and said, "Ashoka, sit on the bed."
Ashoka said, "Father, what are you doing? Please sit on the bed."
Rajendra said, "Ashoka, sit on the bed. I will transfer you my magic."
Ashoka sat on the bed. Then Rajendra chanted a mantra and placed his hand on Ashoka's head.
A light came from Rajendra's hand and went inside Ashoka's head. Ashoka felt a very powerful energy inside his body. He said, "Father, I feel power, but what type of magical power did you give me?"
Rajendra said, "Ashoka, what magic power do you expect from me?"
Ashoka said, "Strength."
Rajendra said, "Well, you are half right and half wrong."
Ashoka said, "What do you mean, father?"
Rajendra said, "The magic power I transferred to you is called [Infinite Strength]. With this power, you can defeat 10,000 soldiers single-handedly."
Ashoka shocked and said, "What? I can defeat 10,000 soldiers single-handedly?"
Rajendra said, "Listen, you can defeat 10,000 soldiers, but only when you master this magic perfectly. I trained 10 years to master this magic because if you cannot control your power, you may go berserk and destroy your own subordinates. This will only benefit your enemies."
Ashoka said, "Yes, father. I will train and try to control this magic."
Rajendra said, "Ashoka, this power is not normal. You cannot train with this power alone. Albert is powerful, but he does not have magical power."
Ashoka said, "But father, how will I train with this power alone?"
Rajendra said, "When did I say you will train alone?"
Ashoka said, "What do you mean, father?"
Rajendra clapped two times and said, "Come in."
Then Rajendra's room door opened and an 8-foot-tall man entered the room.
Rajendra said, "This man's name is Atlas, and he is your master. From now on, he will train you for the next 2 years to control your power."
[ATLAS appearance: He is an 8-foot-tall man. He is very muscular and powerful. He has short hair with a buzz cut hairstyle. He is Rajendra's former bodyguard who protected Rajendra many times.]
Ashoka said, "He is living with us in the palace?"
Rajendra said, "No. You will stay with him underground for 2 years of training."
Ashoka said, "But why, father? Why must I go with that man underground for training?"
Rajendra said, "In the past years, many people have learned that I only have a few years left. They are all waiting for me to die, and they also want to kill you. But before I die, you must improve your magic, Ashoka, and control your power. This man is loyal—I know he will never betray me. You can trust him."
Ashoka said, "Okay, father. I understand. But can I take John with me? He is very loyal to me. I trust him."
Rajendra said, "Okay. I will explain to your mother and Albert later why you left in a hurry for training."
Ashoka said, "That means I go now?"
Rajendra said, "Yes, you go now. There is only limited time left, my son. I only have two years left. Now go and surpass me, my son."
Rajendra said this with emotional eyes because he knew this was his last conversation with his son.
Ashoka left with Atlas and said, "Father, please be alive when I return."
Ashoka and Atlas left the palace riding a horse. They went deep into the forest for training. Rajendra explained to Ashoka's mother and Albert where his son had gone for 2 years and why he had to leave now. But the rest of the people were told that the prince was going to meet his grandfather and would return after 2 years.
In the meantime, in a faraway kingdom, the Kingdom of Rock, the king spoke with his prime minister.
The king of the Kingdom of Rock's appearance: He was an old man of 45 years. He was bald. He also had a magical power that allowed him to control rocks. He was very muscular and powerful. His name was Griffin.
He said to his prime minister, "Hey Mark, can you find any answer on how we can boost our kingdom's economy? In that royal meeting, no one showed interest in our rocks. Our kingdom's rocks have the best quality, and no one has the power to destroy our stone palace made with our rocks, but still no one is interested in buying our kingdom's rocks."
Mark said, "Sir, how much money did you ask to sell the rocks?"
Griffin said, "Ahh, I said 10 kg rock = 10 gold."
Mark said, "Sir, but the price is 1 kg rock = 10 gold."
Griffin ignored Mark and said, "Shut up. Now you tell me what price we should set for the rocks."
Mark said, "Sir, what should we do now? If we cannot do anything about money, the people of our kingdom will start dying of starvation."
Griffin said, "How much money does the royal treasury have?"
Mark said, "Sir, with that money we can hold only 2 years maximum."
Griffin said, "Don't worry. Run less than the royal treasury right now." Then he said with a creepy face and a creepy smile, "I have a plan. I have my eye on one kingdom, and I think that kingdom will take major damage in 2 years."
[DON'T MISS NEXT CHAPTER — TWO YEARS TIMESKIP WILL COME]