No news reached Rudra Senan about what was happening here. Ratrangasan had slaughtered thousands of warriors and flooded the royal court with blood. Yet this news reached Shatrungan's ears, and immediately an emergency council was convened.
Soon after, Rudra Senan was informed and rushed quickly to the palace. There, many warriors had gathered to kill him, but Ratrangasan declared, "I had no choice but to kill them." Shatrungan replied, "No, how can you claim they tried to kill you? What proof do you have? How could warriors attempt to kill their own king? How can I believe this?"
At that moment, Parantakan met Rudra Senan and hurried him into the royal assembly. Rudra Senan then joined Shatrungan, and together they passed judgment on Ratrangasan. Shatrungan declared that since Ratrangasan had killed many of the nation's greatest warriors, he must be executed publicly by beheading, as was the custom of the land.
Ratrangasan, realizing this was all Parantakan's plot, suddenly drew his sword and struck down many warriors and ministers. He lunged at Parantakan's chest, but Rudra Senan blocked the blow with his own sword. Ratrangasan fell, rose again, and picked up his weapon. As he swung it, a dazzling light shone, and to everyone's shock, the sword severed a warrior's head instantly. All trembled in fear, for the hidden powers of the sword had finally been revealed.
In this tense moment, Rudra Senan and Ratrangasan clashed fiercely. Even though dark powers were unleashed, Rudra Senan could not be stopped. Ratrangasan tried to stab Parantakan from behind, but Parantakan struck back, wounding his chest. Then Rudra Senan uttered a mantra, and Ratrangasan collapsed unconscious.
They decided not to kill him but to imprison him with magical chains for many years. Thus, Ratrangasan was locked away. All this was part of Parantakan's scheme—he had already killed the king. Shatrungan realized Parantakan's ambition: he wanted to be king himself. In his mind, he believed that by killing his father, he could ascend the throne.
Later, Parantakan poisoned the king's food, and when the king entered his chamber, Parantakan beheaded him. Yet no evidence was found. It was said that Agnika Devi killed him, and Parantakan claimed this, so the crown was placed upon his head and he ascended the throne. The land spread before him as his kingdom.
But Rudra Senan suspected him. If the truth were revealed, Parantakan's head would roll. Still, Rudra Senan kept silent. Parantakan stayed in his palace, appearing in the royal court only when necessary. No one knew why.
At this time, you arrived here. Do you know about Parantakan? He permitted you entry because Rudra Senan insisted that the city's laws must be upheld. Without that, Rudra Senan would oppose it. So Parantakan allowed you in, though he may ignore you. Do not think he overlooks you—he watches you closely. Be cautious with him.
After this, Oberion spoke: one of us has gone west through the magical portal. When he returns, you must help us. Also, we need the medical scriptures. But how to obtain them? We do not know. You must find a way. Oberion agreed to help you, but asked for your aid in return: when Ratrangasan returns to this city, you must help free him from the magical prison. If you do, everything you ask will be granted. Lorentz and Harold agreed.
As the three returned to the palace, a question arose in their minds: Who is Agnika Devi? You have told us nothing about her. To understand her, you must first know about the dwarves of the western mountains. They are said to be the souls of gods, with two red eyes that can pierce the heavens. A great fortress lies there, believed to be the gateway to paradise. Agnika Devi is the queen of those dwarves, the daughter of Thanthirai. She first dwelt there.
It is said that those who escape death secretly enter the palace and vanish. Likewise, Shatrungan was killed by Agnika Devi—I saw it myself. Parantakan blamed her and escaped punishment.