My friend Subahu.
"Oh yes, Maharaj, I didn't think about this at all."
"Your friend Subahu is completely skilled in tantric knowledge. He alone can help us."
"Soldiers, take Sanjh to the chamber and take care of her until I return."
"Yes, Maharaj."
Demon Guru and Demon Nalish both go to their friend Subahu to find a solution to the problem.
"Come, Nalish. After such a long time, you remembered this friend of yours. Otherwise, I thought you might have forgotten me."
"Forgive me, my friend. It's not like that. I was just a little busy with royal duties, that's why I couldn't meet you."
"But today, I have come to you for your help."
"Demon Nalish needs my help!? That's surprising. You are the strongest among demons, so what problem has come that you need to ask for my help?"
"Subahu, you are a great tantric. Even the mightiest warriors fail before your powers. So today, I need those very abilities of yours."
"Gurudev, such praise from your mouth!? That's surprising. Tell me, my friend, what help do you need? If it is within my power, I will surely help you."
Demon Nalish explains everything in detail to Subahu.
"So this is the problem! Do one thing—bring that woman before me. I will use my tantric powers on her and try to find a solution."
Princess Ratri, who is still unconscious, is brought before Subahu.
Seeing her, Subahu says—
"So this is the woman!? She is so beautiful… I wish I could make her my queen."
"Then why delay? Once my work is done, you can fulfill your desire as well."
"Nalish, leave her with me for a few days. I will surely find some solution."
"But Subahu…"
"Gurudev, it seems you didn't hear me properly. I need solitude to perform the rituals. That's why I am asking you to leave her here."
"My friend Nalish, don't you trust me?"
"It's not like that… Gurudev was just saying casually."
"Alright. I will leave her here by evening. Inform me as soon as you find a solution."
"Agreed."
Both leave Princess Ratri with Subahu and go away.
Subahu begins his tantric rituals. Slowly, a black gem-like energy embeds itself inside Princess Ratri's body and completely suppresses the energy of the divine light (Prakashpunj), since she does not possess its full power.
After a few days, Princess Ratri regains consciousness.
"What place is this? I was in Nalish's realm… how did I come here? I don't know in what condition Prince Susim must be!"
"But why am I thinking so much about him? I only want my memory back."
"Maharaj Nalish had promised that if I completed his task, he would return my memory."
"Why do I feel so weak? I can't even walk properly."
At that moment, Subahu arrives.
"Oh, what happened? Why did you get up?"
Looking at him in surprise—
"Who are you? And how did I come here?"
"You are in Subahu's realm. And I… I am your husband, Subahu."
"My husband!?"
"Yes, Sanjh. We are husband and wife. Actually, you got upset with me over something and mistakenly reached Nalish's realm, which is my enemy's land. He took away your memory and made you his servant."
"After great difficulty, I was able to find you."
Subahu comes closer to her, his eyes filled with tears, and speaks emotionally—
"You don't know, Sanjh, how many places I searched to find you. I was losing hope… but thanks to the Demon Lord, I found you in time."
"Otherwise, Nalish was planning to sacrifice you and gain all your energy to rule the entire universe."
"If I had been even a little late, I would have lost you forever."
"But now it feels like you are with me, yet not truly with me… because you don't remember anything. You don't recognize me, nor this chamber… where we spent so many intimate moments together."
"Don't you remember anything?"
Hearing Subahu's words, Princess Ratri gets trapped in his emotional web and begins to believe him.
"Forgive me… I truly don't remember anything. But I can see love for me in your eyes, so I don't understand what to do."
"Look, I don't want to hurt you, but do you have any proof of what you are saying? Something that can prove Nalish betrayed me and that everything you said is true?"
"I can't believe that the one who trusted me more than anyone in this world is now asking me for proof—and all because of that Nalish."
"But don't worry, Maharani. You want proof, right? Then why are you here? Go to Nalish's realm and ask him yourself."
"You will automatically learn the truth—who is right and who is wrong."
"But before going there, you should regain knowledge of your powers… which you have forgotten because of Nalish."
"Powers…!?"