THE TALE OF THE KINGDOM HILARIA: EPISODE-5

As the queen got to know about the trifle, she called for an urgent meeting in which all the wise men were seated to pour paraffin to exasperated queen. After a long period of conversation and chit-chat, the queen reached to a conclusion which was not condign to the minors. All the members of communion assented except the senapati. He objected that carnage of poor people would ruin the soil of the land by their dirty blood and their souls would wander around the castle. The reason not only appeared logical to the queen but also ominous to others. He also said that these people if began to protest, their man power would dominate to that of the militants in the kingdom.

“Better is asking them directly what they want to leave the state. Once they agreed to leave we will invade their new homeland and conquer that area also.” the senapati said. The suggestion was acceded by all the wise men along with the queen.

Next day, the queen announced for a gathering in which all the citizens of Hilaria came. The queen put her words which were decided in the last meet, in front of all the citizens. But, none of them accepted her titillating offers of precious jewels or uncountable gems. There was a broad chasm among both parties and finally by the grace of almighty so called ‘conciliation’ took place.

"We would like to have a game of 'Hide n Seek'; the loser will have to leave the state." The senapati declared boasting of his acumen and the queen approved as it was one of her favorite games from the childhood. On the other hand poor citizens also agreed to it as they had no more options left.

Both the sides were given a week to hide them and at the same time opponents had to seek them. The one who would seek all the members in lesser time had to be declared as winner. The first chance and advantage to get hidden was given to the regal group. Many of them hid inside the kingdom, some got buried under the ground and others left the state. The queen and the senapati hid behind a wall somewhere inside the castle as they knew that entry of poors was prohibited inside. As the opponent got to know about it, they put fire into the castle and in a few minutes both of them came out bawling due to fire burns. As the time passed, the chasers dug out all those who hid under the ground and spied those who flew out of the state by the end of sixth day.

Now it was the queen’s turn to run and catch citizens. But the notorious queen restricted their entries into the castle and blocked their way out of the state. This appeared inequitable to the minors but they had to accept the command of their queen.