Chapter 132 Tale of the Mauryan Empire and the Unfortunate Spy!

Chapter 132 Tale of the Mauryan Empire and the Unfortunate Spy!

The Gupta Kingdom, a huge territory encompassing a land which was about a fifth of the current Mauryan Empire's size. Situated to the north of the Eastern continent, it boasted fertile lands and prosperity, making it a really perfect region for people to flourish.

Positioned with the great expanse of the Great Northern Sea at its rear, the Gupta Kingdom strategically leveraged its access to maritime routes, fostering change and trade not only with the Eastern continent but also with different distant lands throughout diverse continents.

However, there was an enormous hazard that loomed ominously over this thriving land.

And it dated back to about 300 years in the past. It was a time when the Eastern continent was composed of several small and massive factions, with five major effective kingdoms preserving sway.

These kingdoms were the Nanda Kingdom, the Chola Kingdom, the Pallava Kingdom, the Anga Kingdom, and the Gupta Kingdom.

While there had been occasional minor conflicts among these kingdoms, they commonly coexisted in concord, adhering to the herbal order of things.

As the age-old saying goes, "Nothing lasts forever," and this adage held true even for the tranquility that had reigned over the Eastern continent.

The Pear and tranquility of the eastern continent was disrupted as a turmoil started brewing within the Nanda Kingdom.

The Nanda Kingdom, a nation encompassing more than a fifth of the Eastern continent, was governed by a mighty monarch. Nevertheless, the entire realm crumbled in the span of a single day, all thanks to the actions of a solitary figure.

This mysterious figure, formerly unknown to all, rose from obscurity and, with the help of a former minister from the Nanda Kingdom, dismantled the as-powerful kingdom.

The method and the motives behind this sudden fall remained shrouded in mystery, but it took just one day for the once-powerful Nanda Kingdom to crumble.

The surprising disintegration of the Nanda Kingdom dispatched shockwaves throughout the continent.

However, when the other four kingdoms finally became aware of the situation, the Nanda Kingdom had already succumbed to the control of this new ruler, who promptly rebranded the old Nanda Kingdom as the Mauryan Kingdom.

Nevertheless, the ensuing era was characterized by a notable absence of large-scale conflicts.

The Young Mauryan Emperor, it seemed, had little appetite for warfare, choosing instead to focus on internal matters and refrain from active involvement in external disputes.

He refrained from using the might of the empire to suppress other kingdoms or waging wars against smaller factions. Instead, he actively pursued peace. He further cemented this commitment to peaceful coexistence by negotiating a treaty with the four kingdoms, ushering in a period of relative stability in the history of the Eastern continent.

Yet, as the timeless adage reminds us, "All good things must come to an end." After enjoying two and a half centuries of seemingly unbroken tranquility and peace, the once-dormant kingdoms began to rouse from their slumber.

They could no longer endure the title of "empire" being granted to a faction born long after the establishment of their own kingdoms. With no imminent threats on the horizon, they set out on a course of provocation, deliberately challenging the existing order.

One act of provocation fueled another, plunging the Mauryan Empire into conflict once more. The formidable Chola Kingdom, strategically located in the heart of the Eastern continent, bore the brunt of the empire's fury. War erupted, and despite the valiant efforts of the Chola Kingdom's defenders, they ultimately succumbed to overwhelming force. The once-thriving kingdom now lay in ruins, its vibrant cities reduced to smoldering ashes.

Amid this chaotic backdrop, two indomitable figures rose to prominence, inspiring both fear and awe: the Lion of the Mauryan, Leopald Von RoZental, and the Devil Duke of the Mauryan, Arden Von Agnus. Their extraordinary power cast a long, foreboding shadow over the neighboring kingdoms once more, compelling them to confront the imposing might of the Mauryan Empire.

With two of the five kingdoms now vanquished, the remaining three realized that facing the Mauryan Empire alone was an insurmountable challenge. In a desperate bid for survival, they forged the Three Kingdom Alliance, a pact aimed at providing collective defense against the Mauryan Empire should it choose to escalate its aggression.

This time, however, they harbored no illusions of receiving leniency. Seated upon the Mauryan throne was Kaiser Von Brittan, an unyielding monarch driven by an insatiable thirst for blood. This sobering realization left all three kingdoms sleepless, prompting them to actively seek assistance from various regions and powers. Among the potential allies that captured their attention was the enigmatic Yalindor, a region that had successfully resisted even the ambitious Mauryan Empire's attempts at conquest.

Thus, an envoy was dispatched, comprising representatives from the three kingdoms, tasked with the mission of seeking aid from Yalindor.

Despite their earnest efforts, negotiations with Yalindor were met with refusal, as Yalindor had already entered into a peace treaty with the Mauryan Empire. Faced with this setback, the Three Kingdom Alliance attempted to provoke conflict, but their actions had unintended and disastrous consequences.

The entire envoy dispatched to the Yalindor region met a tragic end, with only one survivor who managed to escape and seek refuge in the Mauryan Empire. This sole survivor was none other than Ian Flemming, the distinguished representative of the Gupta Empire.

Having miraculously survived in enemy territory, Ian skillfully maintained his covert identity, seamlessly blending into the prestigious Freljord Academy as Joshua Sanders, a respected and esteemed professor. Here, he adopted the persona of a dedicated educator, all the while remaining vigilant in the land of his most formidable adversaries, driven solely by the desperate need to ensure his own survival.

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