Aryan Tiwari never expected death to come so suddenly.
One moment he was a 21st-century student walking home, earphones in, thinking about assignments and weekend plans…The next, everything went dark.
A blinding flash.A ringing in his ears.Then—silence.
But instead of nothingness, Aryan opened his eyes again…to a ceiling carved with ancient lotus patterns.
The air smelled of sandalwood.The bed was made of polished wood.Guards stood outside the room in armor he had only seen in history books.
"Where… am I?"
He tried to sit up—his body felt heavier, stronger… older.
Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his head.Memories that were not his flooded in:
A royal childhood.A palace in Pataliputra.A golden throne.A royal seal carved with a lion.The name—
Brihadratha Maurya.Last king of the Mauryan Empire.
Aryan gasped.
"No way… I've been reborn as him? And… I know how he dies. Two years from now…"
A cold fear ran down his spine.
Before he could think further, a glowing blue panel appeared in front of his eyes.
[SYSTEM BOOTING…]
Chrono-Transfer SuccessfulNew Identity: Brihadratha Maurya (Age 45)Timeline: 2 Years Before AssassinationPrimary Objective: SURVIVESecondary Objectives:
Restore the Mauryan Empire
Prevent court betrayal
Strengthen military and economy
Uncover hidden enemies
Special Gift: KING'S INSIGHT→ Allows detection of loyalty, danger & intentions
Aryan stared at the floating text.
"A system… I actually have a system!"
Another window opened:
[WARNING]
Historical Death Event ApproachingTime Remaining: 730 days
His heartbeat quickened.
Two years to avoid death.Two years to change history.Two years to rebuild a collapsing empire.
Suddenly, a minister rushed in.
"Your Majesty! You have awakened. The court waits—your presence is required."
Aryan swallowed hard.
He was not Aryan anymore.He was the last Mauryan emperor…but with full knowledge of the future and a system to rewrite destiny.
He stood up straight and spoke in a calm, royal voice he didn't know he had:
"Prepare the court.Today… the Mauryan Empire begins anew."
And with that, his new life began