KARNA: Son of the Charioteer

Chapter 29

King Dhritarashtra couldn't see the performance, but he felt that what his son and nephews were doing had gone too far.

"Stop all of this," replied King Dhritarashtra. "Duryodhana, it's just a game. Return what you've won from them."

Duryodhana fell silent. Karna could see anger and disbelief in Duryodhana's eyes.

Duryodhana's heart ached; he didn't expect his victory over the Pandavas to be stripped away like this, especially by his own father. He also knew that his father always favored the Pandavas more than him, his own son.

With his head bowed, Duryodhana turned to his father and said, "I will do as you say, Father. I will return everything to the Pandavas." He couldn't defy his father's command, as a son must obey his father.

Yudhishthira smiled in relief, but not Draupadi, Bhima, and Arjuna. Draupadi, in tears, ran to Bhima and begged for revenge. Draupadi knew Bhima was the most fierce and rough. She said Dushasana had pulled her hair forcefully.

At that moment, Bhima promised