10th August 1677
Agni's journey took a few days, but he still made it to Coimbatore in time for the ceremony.
He was quite pleased with himself, especially considering the unconventional travel methods he had to rely on to make it happen, an elephant-drawn carriage that cut across state lines, a short inland boat ride through dense jungle, and multiple short-distance rickshaw rides that weaved through urban cities like a hot knife cutting through butter, among other improvised things.
Upon returning to Coimbatore, he went straight to his office to freshen up with a much-deserved bath and change into a clean set of clothes.
Meanwhile, the city was bustling with activity. Sailors, financial professionals, reporters, and merchants had swarmed the outer road leading to the Bhagath Shipyard, all buzzing with excitement.
A reporter stood at the main gate of the shipyard and addressed the writer.
