The next morning…
The Royal Court of Hastinapur was more crowded than usual.
News had already spread across the entire kingdom.
A new king had been crowned in the arena.
A warrior no one had seen before.
The Golden Archer.
The King of Ang.
Inside the massive royal hall…
The greatest figures of the kingdom had gathered.
King Dhritarashtra sat on the royal throne.
Beside him stood Vidura.
On one side sat the mighty Bhishma, the guardian of Hastinapur.
Near him were Dronacharya and Kripacharya.
The Pandavas and Kauravas stood in their respective positions.
The court doors suddenly opened.
The announcer spoke loudly.
"Presenting Karna… the newly crowned KING OF ANG."
The entire court turned toward the entrance.
Karna walked inside calmly.
His golden Kavach and Kundal shone beneath the royal lights.
The divine Vijaya Dhanush rested across his back.
His posture carried the confidence of a true warrior.
Behind him walked Duryodhana, smiling proudly.
Vrinda followed quietly behind them.
Whispers immediately spread through the court.
"That's him…"
"The warrior from yesterday…"
Bhishma's sharp eyes examined Karna carefully.
Inside his mind—
'Such powerful aura… and that divine armor.'
Dronacharya also studied him.
Inside his mind—
'His archery skill rivaled Arjuna's…'
At the royal throne…
Dhritarashtra spoke calmly.
"Welcome, Karna."
"King of Ang."
Karna bowed respectfully.
"My respects to the King of Hastinapur."
Vidura stepped forward slightly.
His voice was thoughtful.
"Your arrival has created quite a stir in the kingdom."
Karna replied calmly.
"I only seek to prove my skill as a warrior."
Before anyone else could speak—
Duryodhana stepped forward proudly.
"Karna is now my closest ally."
"And a loyal friend to the Kuru throne."
The Pandavas reacted differently.
Bhima looked annoyed.
Arjuna remained silent.
Yudhishthira simply observed carefully.
Inside Arjuna's mind—
'That man… Karna…'
'I must defeat him someday.'
Meanwhile…
At the back of the royal court…
One woman stood silently.
Kunti.
Her eyes were fixed on Karna.
Her hands trembled slightly.
Inside her mind—
'My son… standing before me…'
But she said nothing.
Her secret remained hidden.
Suddenly—
A familiar voice echoed through the court entrance.
"It seems Hastinapur has gained a remarkable warrior."
Everyone turned.
Krishna entered the court.
His calm smile immediately drew attention.
Karna's eyes met his.
For a moment…
Neither spoke.
Inside Karna's mind—
'Krishna… we meet again.'
Krishna walked forward slowly.
His eyes held a strange depth.
"Karna, King of Ang."
Karna bowed slightly.
"Lord Krishna."
Krishna smiled.
But his eyes studied Karna carefully.
Inside Krishna's mind—
'The aura of Surya… and something even more mysterious.'
He stepped closer and spoke quietly.
So only Karna could hear.
"You walk a dangerous path."
Karna answered calmly.
"All great warriors do."
Krishna chuckled softly.
"Perhaps."
For a moment…
Their eyes locked.
Two extraordinary beings.
Both aware the future held great conflict.
Krishna finally stepped back.
"I look forward to seeing your rise, Karna."
Karna replied with a faint smile.
"And I look forward to proving my strength."
Across the hall…
Vrinda quietly watched the conversation.
Inside her mind—
'Even Krishna seems interested in him…'
The court meeting slowly continued.
But one thing had become clear to everyone present.
A new warrior had entered the stage of history.
A warrior whose power rivaled the greatest heroes of the age.
And his name was now known across the kingdom.
Karna.
King of Ang.
The Sun's Chosen.