Special Chapter — Author’s Note 2 on second section ( 2nd Parvam)

Hello everyone, it’s K.M.K again — back with another guide for The Paradise Empire: The Land of Ten Rivers.

This note serves as a guide to the second section (Parvam) of the story — a short recap to help you follow the events more clearly as we move forward.

In this guide, I’ll briefly walk you through everything that has happened across:

Chapter 4 (all four parts)

Chapter 5 (both parts)

Chapter 6 (all three parts)

Chapter 7 (all four parts)

Chapter 8

Whether you’re a new reader or returning after a break, this recap will help you continue the journey with clarity and confidence.

Let’s begin.

Chapter 4 — The Heart of Civilization (Parts 1–4)

Part 1 — Arrival and Politics

Vīra and Tim'mayya arrive in the grand city of Maniyanūru, described in a style inspired by the First Telugu Poet, Adi Kavi Nannayya Bhattaraka.

Vīra feels the city calling to him like a mother.

On the same day, King Manirāja prepares Crown Prince Raghavendra’s coronation.

Part 2 — Call of the Temple

Vīra feels a divine pull toward the temple, enters the sanctum, and falls into a bhakti-trance so deep that even twenty soldiers cannot move him.

Part 3 — The Announcement

The Royal Family arrives.

Princess Nīlavēṇi notices divine signs on Vīra — even a red glow in his eyes.

The coronation festival is announced.

Part 4 — The Divine Dream

That night, Vīra receives a vision from Virrayya, levitating above his bed — confirming his divine connection.

Chapter 5 — The Heart’s Call (Parts 1–2)

Part 1 — The Lovers’ Doll Incident

Princess Nīlavēṇi visits Vīra’s stall and orders him to the royal court.

He accidentally hands her a lovers’ doll, and she quietly protects him.

On her return, she feels the first spark of affection.

Part 2 — The Heart’s Dream

She dreams of a mythical garden where Vīra appears and tells her the truth:

“He is your destiny… and the destiny of this city.”

Chapter 6 — Royal Friendship (Parts 1–3)

Part 1 — Royal Friends

Crown Prince Raghavendra declares Vīra, Tim'mayya, and Rangayya as Royal Friends — an honor never given to commoners.

Part 2 — Everyday Order

Princess Nīlavēṇi guides Vīra through the palace.

He calls her “a blue-eyed full moon,” and she blushes.

Their bond begins to deepen.

Part 3 — Vīra’s Prophecy

At her secret lake spot, Nīlavēṇi hugs Vīra, and he faints in her arms.

Meanwhile, ministers question the king — who reveals the truth:

Vīra is tied to the Prophecy.

Nīlavēṇi sees the prophetic vision again — Vīra with the Divine Plow under stormy skies.

Chapter 7 — The Royal Coronation (Parts 1–4)

Part 1 — The Invitation

Princess Nīlavēṇi invites Vīra, Tim'mayya, and Rangayya to the coronation.

Later, she confirms to her brother that Vīra is the boy from her visions.

Part 2 — Surprise Arrivals

Vīra’s parents arrive with Chief Venkaṭayya.

Princess Nīlavēṇi touches their feet and whispers to his mother:

“Don’t call me Divine Grace… call me daughter-in-law.”

Part 3 — System-Breaker Raghavendra

The chief of Avunūru insults Vīra’s group.

Raghavendra responds:

“Can you eat without farmers?”

“Can you live without servants?”

“If they are worthless, then what are you before the Divine Royal Family?”

Then he adds:

“If the gods do not see difference in their devotees, why should I in friendship?”

The entire court is stunned.

Part 4 — The Coronation Ceremony

Presented in a classical style inspired by the First Telugu Poet, Adi Kavi Nannayya Bhattaraka, with hymns, oaths, and an anime-like military parade.

A scene meant to be experienced directly.

Chapter 8 — Pārthivēndra’s War Declaration

On his very first day as king, Raghavendra receives a letter from Pārthivēndra, Prince of Girivūru.

He demands Maniyanūru surrender within three months.

The Reason:

A humiliation he suffered at age seventeen.

The chapter ends with the question:

“Who is Pārthivēndra?”

Coming Up Next — Section 3: The Pārthivēndra Parvam

A dive into how ego, pride, lust, and desire can push a man beyond every limit — and how these forces ignite the coming war.