Chapter 1: The Catastrophic Point
Have you ever heard of a catastrophic point?
It is a moment in time where a seemingly small difference can trigger a massive, irreversible change in the course of history. A single shift, a mere ripple, can alter the entire fabric of a universe.
This is the story of another universe—one where a catastrophic point reshaped everything.
11,000 Years Ago – The Era of Our Ancestors
In our universe, primitive humans fought with their bare hands. Their battles were brutal, but unarmed. However, in that parallel universe, a single event unfolded differently—an event so insignificant at first glance, yet so monumental in its consequences.
Two men stood against each other, just as they did in our timeline. But instead of grappling with their fists, one of them picked up a stick. That one simple choice set off a chain reaction—his opponent did the same, and soon, their entire tribe followed. Sticks became the primary weapons of combat. Over generations, these sticks evolved into clubs, spears, and eventually swords and knives. Warfare, technology, and even culture revolved around bladed weapons.
An obsession was born. And with it, a universe unlike ours—one where the mastery of stick-like weapons became the defining force of civilization.
The Year 2020 – Bharatvarsh
Fast forward to the present, in this altered universe. The world is unrecognizable. In this timeline, India—known as Bharatvarsh—is not the global superpower it once was. Instead, it has become an undeveloped third-world nation, plagued by poverty and stagnation. Education is in disarray, and history is taught only when students reach class 11.
But in this universe, history is not just a subject—it is a secret.
In class 11, students study only one war—the war that turned Bharatvarsh from the most powerful empire on Earth to a crumbling, impoverished nation. It is a tale shrouded in mystery, spoken of in whispers, guarded like a forbidden truth.
The Royal Heir – Rishit Kshetra
Among the students stepping into class 11 is Rishit Kshetra, a boy born into a royal lineage. He has heard the rumors, the unanswered questions, the deliberate silence surrounding Bharatvarsh's past. And today, he demands the truth.
His voice rings through the classroom, cutting through the silence.
"Now, teacher, tell us. Tell us the highly classified history—the truth we've been denied for so long. Why is our country so poor? Why have we never studied history until now? What happened in that war that brought us to ruin? Why is our population still shrinking? And most importantly..."
Rishit pauses, his eyes burning with curiosity and determination.
"Who was Rajveer... the महाखड्गविद—the greatest swordsman of all time? Now tell us!"**
The classroom falls silent. The air is thick with anticipation.
The truth is about to be revealed.