After three days they saw large number of warriors going that way. They were followed by Paranjyothi,Maamalla Narsimha and Kannan. When Narsimha saw her he stopped only for a moment in astonishment, then continued his journey angrily. But Sivagami asked Kannan the details of the war. He said that the victory was for Pallavas and they were going after the defeated Dhurvineedhanan's group.

Gundodharan returned and explained the war. When Maamalla was fighting fiercely the Dhurvineedhanan's group was attacked by another group which made the warrior's run away. Sivagami was interested in knowing the victory of Narsimha.On that night
Gundodharan over-heared a conversation from a near place. He came to know that a large lake would be flooded tonight and these people would be saved. The discussion was between Naganandi and another monk. So he started following he could see Naganandi dig a canal from the river. He tried to stop it in vain. He was asked to stop and save Sivagami and Aayanar by Mahendra Pallava.After going to north Mahendra Pallava did many things. He got the signs used by Naganandi from the letters from Chatrugna. Using this he made Dhurvineedhanan to attack Kanchi before what was planned. (Naganandi had planned him to join Pulakesin in fighting the Pallavas.)

Then Mahendra Pallava joined with his army in which Paranjyothi and Chatrugna were waiting.They were asked to save themseleves from the expected flood. He could not find Maamalla there. Maamalla had been to Ashokapuram.

Sivagami and Aayanar was informed about the forthcoming flood by the monk. But they refused to leave. This made them to be trapped in the flood. Sivagami was chiding Narsimha for all her problems and she wished to die in the flood. She felt only this will make Narsimha regret for not talking while they went that way.

Both Narsimha and Gundodharan came there for help and saved them.They all went to a near by village.Gundodharan explained everything after following Naganandi. Maamalla felt ashamed of being helped by his father in the war with Dhurvineedhanan. Sivagami and Narsimha could spend some time together happily in that village.Gundodharan told the villagers about the presence of Sivagami and Aayanar.This made the villagers glad and asked her to dance.No one revealed the Prince's presence. He enjoyed being an ordinary man and glad to know the popularity of Sivagami. She danced to many songs. But it was not excellent as it was on that day in Kanchi.She was not fainted today.Only Maamalla,Sivagami and Aayanar knew this.Then Paranjyothi and others came in search of Maamalla. He left for Kanchi.

Naganandi came to the village for Sivagami. Mahendra Pallava and Chatrugna arrived the village in disguise. Gundodharan told that Naganandi tried to kill Narsimha with a poisoned knife. In the meantime, Naganandi had stolen a badge with royal symbol given to Aayanar for an emergency during war time by Mahendra Pallava.

Mahendra Pallava explains Sivagami about the danger for Narsimha by Naganandi. He also insists her to forget him which she refuses. He wanted Narsimha to marry the Pandya Princess for support.

Narsimha was given a warm welcome in Kanchi. He was stunned when he came to know the absence of his father there. Narsimha meets his counsel and discusses everything. At that time Naganandi comes there with the badge and says that Mahendra Pallava was imprisoned by Chalukyas.This makes every one shocked. He actually wants everyone to come out of the fort which has been strengthened now and fight directly. But Mahendra Pallava reached in time and arrests Naganandi.

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