The horse-drawn carriages began to glide one by one through the outer city route. Karna started to move after about twenty carriages had gone ahead of him. He knew that this competition could be either tough or easy, depending on what the drivers would do during the race. If the race was conducted fairly and cleanly, the winner would undoubtedly be Vrushali. Even he, who had won the chariot race years ago, didn't believe he could beat the girl.In a horse race, a driver must have a close relationship with the horses they control. Using horses that are familiar and understanding their habits is the main requirement for winning. Karna looked at the horses pulling his chariot—two of them were new and unfamiliar. But knowing one of the stallions among the four was enough for him to control all of them.Karna began to accelerate his chariot, but he didn't force his horses to run at their maximum speed like the other drivers did. The journey around Hastinapur was not short. If he pushed the

However, from many other pieces of information, it was said that Indraprastha was built by the gods because of the power of the Pandavas. Karna just found it hard to believe. Karna didn't know what the Pandavas were thinking by creating such a magnificent city. Certainly, Duryodhana would feel pressured by this, as they named their city 'Indraprastha,' meaning the city of Indra. Indra, the god, was the king of the gods. This also meant that the Pandavas wanted to claim themselves as rulers of all or at least rulers of the Kuru. Duryodhana would certainly feel threatened by this. Several years later, after the city was completed, Karna heard that they began to build a palace famous for its beauty and luxury. They also built a large arena for gatherings of kings. At least Karna realized one thing: after the Pandavas received half of the Kuru kingdom, they did not prosper their people but squeezed them to build the center o

Duryodhana had heard about the beauty of the Indraprastha palace, which drew admiration from all the kings who had seen it. He felt restless and wanted to see the beauty of the palace for himself, rumored to be far more magnificent than the main palace in Hastinapur. It was even said that the palace was not built by humans but by gods."This is clearly just a rumor spread by the Pandavas to enhance their fame and reputation," thought Duryodhana. "It's impossible that demons or celestial architects from heaven built it for them. They are just deceivers."Accompanied by some brothers and uncles, Duryodhana accepted the Pandavas' invitation to visit and tour the Indraprastha palace. They were all amazed at the beauty of the palace. It was a shining palace full of luxury from gemstones, with all buildings neatly arranged and adorned with luxurious stone carvings, among many other beauties that were difficult to describe in words. Duryodhana was even speechless, not imagining that there co

Draupadi, witnessing the scene, felt humiliated, angry, and tried to escape without realizing her clothes were still held by Dushasana. This tore her clothes and made it seem like Dushasana wanted to strip her naked. The spectacle intensified as Draupadi struggled, and Dushasana refused to let go of her clothes, fearing she would escape.Her emotions surged within, feeling hot with anger. However, something called rules bound her. She was like a hungry tiger chained with iron shackles. She could no longer distinguish right from wrong. If Yudhisthira had not accepted this game, none of this would have happened. If Draupadi hadn't insulted Duryodhana, she might not have been involved and humiliated. Also, if Draupadi hadn't struggled, resisted, and sat calmly, things might have been different, and her clothes wouldn't have been torn open. But Draupadi kept struggling with her clothes gripped, ultimately causing harm to herself, especially when she had already lost."Stop all this," Vidu

On his journey back to the kingdom of Anga, Karna became so anxious that he descended into the Ganges River to worship the sun. As he immersed himself in the cold water and closed his eyes, Karna recalled events from several years ago when Draupadi came to him seeking help."Do you remember what you did here?" Karna asked, having just completed his sun worship. His upper body was exposed and wet from the Ganges River, his skin radiating like the sun, and his face so handsome that Draupadi felt breathless."I... I..." Draupadi stammered, forcing herself to speak, "I have something to ask of you.""I will listen," Karna said, taking a deep breath and looking around. "Where are your husbands? Let me welcome them to my palace.""I came without my husbands," Draupadi surprised Karna.Karna felt increasingly perplexed, "Did your husband not know about your visit at all?"Draupadi lowered her gaze, "But I have received permission from Kunti, their mother. It was she who advised me to meet yo