Bab 98: Treachery of Mangalore [4]

Mangalore, Vijayanagara Empire.

After Asokan received the letter. He followed his bodyguard and some extra guards for safety and walked deep into the forest for 10 to 15 minutes before reaching a small cave. Seated on the stone were two hooded individuals under the warmth of the bonfire. 

The night was young. The battle exhaustion just settled in for as he looked around and felt the gaze of the guards of the two individuals viligantly surveying the area. They seemed like important people.

The contents of the letter were harrowing enough for him to come personally to meet them. The letter detailed the betrayal that was going to happen tomorrow amidst the battle. He did notice something wrong, but with the letter, the suspicions were finally dawning on him.

"Who are you?" Asokan asked as he entered the cave alone, leaving his bodyguard outside. A sword hung on his waist, and he wore chainmail to protect himself.