The next morning…
"Greetings, Maharani."
"Greetings, Maharaj."
"Umm… so, as I told you yesterday that I would introduce you to your entire family… come with me."
"But Maharaj, I still haven't regained any memory. How will I meet them? What will I say to them?"
"You need not worry about that, Maharani. I have already informed them about your condition. They all know that you don't remember your past, so be at ease… and come with me."
"Yes, Maharaj."
Subahu takes Princess Ratri to meet her family.
Everyone behaves with Princess Ratri as if they have known her for a long time.
"Meet them, Maharani. This is my mother… and your mother-in-law."
"My greetings."
"Why are you greeting from so far away, dear? Come closer."
Lovingly placing her hand on Ratri's head—
"How long it has been since we saw our daughter…"
Everyone there continues this same act in front of Princess Ratri.
Besides Subahu's mother, his sister, brother, and nephews are also present.
But in truth, all of them are illusions created by Subahu's magic—
Deceiving Princess Ratri with affection so that she forms emotional bonds with them and remains under his control.
Because of this, Princess Ratri never gets a chance to think about or understand the truth.
And she continues to serve Subahu under his influence.
After meeting them and talking to them, Princess Ratri feels immense happiness.
"Oh, Demon Lord… how fortunate I am.
Such a loving family has been given to me.
If only I could remember my past…
But even after trying so much, I cannot remember anything."
Meanwhile…
Prince Sushim, who is being held captive somewhere—
After a long time, he regains consciousness.
Seeing himself in that condition—
"Who brought me here!?
What is this that is trying to drain the energy of the light from my body!?"
Just then, Guru Rambh arrives.
"Greetings, Prince Sushim.
Do you recognize me?"
"Guru Rambh!"
"Yes.
We brought you here from Nalish Lok to our monastery."
"We came to know that Queen Takshika had your marriage performed with Princess Ratri, and after her sacrifice, her energy was transferred into you."
"You used that energy to free your people from Nalish's attack."
"What!?
Princess Ratri's energy!?
I have not received any such energy, nor have I used it!"
"Oh? Then how did you save your people from Nalish's attack?"
"I used the energy of the Light Core."
Guru Rambh smiles—
"Do you know where that Light Core energy came from?"
"No."
"That energy belongs to Princess Ratri… because Princess Ratri herself is the Light Core."
"What!!!?
Princess Ratri is the Light Core!?"
"Yes."
"Then tell us—where is Princess Ratri?"
"How would I know? You just said you sacrificed her. Then why are you asking me?"
"Because through our rituals, we discovered that you were with the Light Core for a long time.
That is why your body did not suffer severe damage from its energy."
"But ever since we brought you here from Nalish Lok, that same energy is slowly destroying you from within."
"Guru Rambh, I think you are mistaken.
I know nothing about the Light Core, Princess Ratri, or her energy.
Please release me."
"Very well.
If you know nothing about Princess Ratri or the Light Core… then what use are you to us alive?"
"Let us do one thing—
We will sacrifice you and extract half of the Light Core's energy from you.
Even half is enough."
"Anyway, the way that energy is destroying you, you only have a few days left to live."
Guru Rambh performs some rituals and is about to kill Prince Sushim to extract the energy—
When suddenly, Kumar arrives.
He rescues Prince Sushim and takes him to his home.
Prince Sushim says—
"Thank you, Kumar, for saving me."
Kumar remains silent and just stares at him for a while.
"I know that I deceived you and Princess Ratri…
But I had no other choice. I did what was necessary at that time."
After some time, Kumar breaks his silence—
"Are you Purva?"
"Forgive me, Kumar… but yes, I am Purva."
"I know you love Purva. Princess Ratri told me this after you left that day."
"Where is Ratri?"
"I truly don't know, Kumar.
I didn't even know that Princess Ratri was the Light Core or that her energy is within me."
"What!?
Light Core… Ratri!?"
"Yes. Princess Ratri is the Light Core."
"Oh God…
So that is why King Takshak wanted to sacrifice her!"
"I don't know where Ratri is… or in what condition she might be…"
"Kumar, I cannot help you right now because I must go to Nalish Lok."
"But that is your enemy's land."
"Yes, but Nalish has Sanjh—my companion—in captivity.
I must free her as soon as possible."
"Who is Sanjh?"
"My friend."
"Then I will come with you."
"But why do you want to come with me?
And how did you even know that I was imprisoned by Guru Rambh?"