The general signaled the guard, to open Parwati's cell, who hesitated slightly before obeying the order. Stepping inside, the general delivered a brutal kick to Parwati's ribs, causing her to curl up in pain. He then yanked her up by her hair, spitting in her face with contempt. "All you had to do was ask politely to take that girl's place. I always preferred you anyway" he taunted, his words dripping with cruelty.

"Let go of me!" Parwati cried out, the pain from his grip on her hair evident in her voice.