A few days passed peacefully in Hastinapur, people were happy to have Karn as yuvraj. Now the army was trained by Amrit. Madanjay was given the post of Senapati. Bhisma and Kunti were happy to see 6 brothers working together. But peace and silence never stays for long, a storm was approaching very soon, strong enough to change the situations in entire aryavarth.

One usual day in Rajya sabha, A debate was going on for drought policy when a dwarpal entered and informed them that a messenger has arrived from Kaling.

Dhritrashtra :- Send him in.

Messenger entered carrying a scroll.

Messenger :- Pranam Maharaj.

Dhritrashtra :- What's the matter ?

Messenger :- Maharaj, I have been sent here to give you the invitation for swayamvar of our princess, daughter of Maharaj Chitrangadh, Bhanumati.

Bhisma :- Putra, I think Karn should go and participate in the swayamvar.

Karn's eyes widened.

Vidur :- Yes Jeystha, tatshree is right. I, Maharaj Chitrangadh and bhrata Pandu had known each other for years. And both the kingdoms have friendly relation as well.



Karn was shocked, he glanced at his mother, silently telling her to stop this but she too looked a little worried.

Karn :- But pitamah....

Bhisma :- You are eldest, putra Karn, you should be the one getting married first.

5 brothers glanced at each other seeing their elder brother's uneasy face. There was another person who looked tensed, Jhanvi. She didn't knew why but she felt sad thinking about his marriage, she wanted to just storm out but somehow controlled her desperation. She glanced at Karn, he was looking down and seemed disturbed.

Dhritrashtra :- Okay so go and tell Maharaj, that Karn will be there and take part.

Messenger :- Thank you Maharaj, we will be delighted if yuvraj Karn participates.

Saying so, he left. Shakuni smirked as an evil plan knocked his brain.

After debate, sabha was called out and all the courtiers went back to their works. ----------------------------------------------------------- Shakuni walked towards Duryodhan's room to finalize his plan. He opened the gates with a big smile and found his nephew pacing around.

Shakuni :- What happened mere bhanje ?

Duryodhan :- What happened! You're asking me that again, don't you know what happened ?

Shakuni :- Calm down bhanje, we have got the opportunity to downplay Pandavs.

Duryodhan :- How ?

Shakuni :- Bhanumati.

Duryodhan looked at him confused.

Shakuni :- Do you know why Karn became the yuvraj ?

Duryodhan :- Because everyone thinks that he is the eldest.

Shakuni :- Exactly, and if he gets married first, his son will also be eldest among upcoming generation. But if you marry Bhanumati, your son will have the first claim on throne.

Duryodhan angrily moves towards the window and glanced at arena.

Duryodhan :- What about me ? I want to be the king first, then I myself will place the crown on my son's head. But do you think everyone will just let me marry first ?

Shakuni :- I know very well bhanje, that Karn dosen't wants to get married, he loves Yadavkumari Jhanvi. Use this opportunity to your benefit, go and tell him that you love Bhanumati and want to marry her. He will do anything to save himself and you can get married.

Duryodhan :- But it is a swayamvar, she can choose anyone.

Shakuni :- Then abduct her and bring her here.

Duryodhan :- What about all those who would be present there, will they not try to stop it ? pitamah and kakashree will never let me enter here.

Shakuni :- Why do you think I let Amrit be the Senanayak, invite him to go with you and he will take care of everyone else. I don't think he would like to miss an opportunity to be against his favourite opponent and that too, outside Hastinapur.



Duryodhan :- Okay, that is solved, what about pitamah and kakashree.

Shakuni :- Going with Karn has its own advantages, he will get the blame of not being able to stop the abduction and....

Duryodhan :- (smirks) Pitashree will get a chance to remove him from the post.

He hugged Shakuni and both of them laughed pouring some wine to celebrate their excellent plan. ----------------------------------------------------------- Conflicted looks on Karn and Jhanvi's faces didn't go unnoticed by Kunti but she couldn't say anything as it was her tatshree's decision. So she decided to have a talk with Karn and encourage him to convince his pitamah. When she entered his room, Karn was pacing near window. It was mid afternoon, so dust could be spotted flying in light that entered and fell on floor. His feet tapped a bit loud, hands held behind back and face had a worried look on.

Kunti :- Putra.

He looked up to notice his mother standing, and turned away. Kunti sighed and came near him, she wanted to laugh seeing his behaviour but maintained a stern face.



Kunti :- Will you not look at me ? I know you're angry my son...

Karn :- Angry! Just angry ? why were you quiet in the sabha, why didn't you stop pitamah and tatshree ?

Kunti :- Calm down putra, I am here to talk about that only, first you sit down, don't worry so much.

He sat on the bed, Kunti made him lie down keeping his head on her lap, she caressed his forehead.

Kunti :- I know putra, what's going on in your mind, I too was a bit surprised when tatshree just told you to go and participate.

Karn :- He is my pitamah, I know he wants me to be always happy and will do anything for that. I couldn't say no to him, after knowing whatever he'd done for me. But I don't wanna marry any random girl, please try to convince him.

Kunti :- Bhanumati is not any random girl putra, she is daughter of your father's best friend. You're calling her random because you don't know her, she is very sweet and beautiful. I bet you'll start liking her if you meet her for once.

Karn :- Not you too mata, you know that I don't wanna marry.

Kunti :- Hmmm... There are only two ways you can save yourself.

Karn :- How ?



Kunti :- Either your convince him that you don't wanna marry or you tell him that you love someone else. I think second option is a way better.

His face immediately fell, he wanted to tell her about Suchitra but how to explain what she said that night.

'Companion for your journey will be someone else'.

'It can't be this soon' he thought and frowned a little.

Kunti :- If you won't tell me, how can I give you any solution.

Karn :- But I don't love anyone.

Kunti :- (narrowing her eyes) You don't love anyone ? Then what's that between you and Jhanvi.

Karn :- What ?

Kunti :- Don't you like her ?

Karn :- Are you kidding, we've known each other for just a few days, how can I love her.

Kunti :- (amused) I didn't said you love her, it's you blurting out everything and sometimes love can even happen on very first sight, we just have to listen what our heart says.

Karn remembered Suchitra's beautiful face when he saw her for the first time, a smile appeared on his face as he remembered their first talk.

Kunti :- (teasingly) Hmmm.... daydreaming, now only.

Karn :- You know very much about all these things.

Kunti :- Putra, I am your mother, whatever's inside your head is inherited from me, don't think that I can't know what your brain wants and what you feel.

Karn :- Really ? Mata, what you used to do when pitashree flirted with choti maa.

Kunti :- Trying to tease your mother, let me teach you a lesson.

She tickled him and he started laughing.

Karn :- Mata please, no, stop it.

They laughed and talked to each other, unaware that a person was eavesdropping on their conversation. Jhanvi walked back with a smile on her lips, she came there to talk to him but heard him talking to Kunti, her cheeks turned pink as she recalled their conversation.

When Kunti left, he too decided to go and talk to his pitamah. He came out of the chamber and saw something unusual, Duryodhan was standing there waiting for him.

Karn :- Anuj Duryodhan ?

Duryodhan :- Jeystha.... I wanted to talk to you.

Karn :- (confused) Me ? Okay say.

Duryodhan :- Not here, can we talk inside.

Karn :- Ya sure come.

They went inside his chamber, Duryodhan looked around to see a lot of weapons kept everywhere.

Karn :- (noticing his gaze) I like keeping weapons around me, but I think that wasen't the thing you wanted to talk about.

Duryodhan :- Will you not get offended.

Karn :- Not untill it's a sarcastic comment, (chuckles) just joking, tell me.

Duryodhan :- I love Bhanumati.

Karn's face changed to serious he looked at Duryodhan narrowing his eyes.

Karn :- You love her ? Then why didn't you tell this to pitamah ?

Duryodhan :- Do you think he'll listen to me when you're unmarried.



Karn made a fed up like face.

Karn :- It dosen't matter who gets married first, she will be Kulvadhu of kuru vansh, that's all that matters. Does she also love you ?

Duryodhan :- Ya.... of course.

Karn :- Why is this swayamvar arrangements then ? She could have told her parents to send marriage proposal for you.

Duryodhan :- Maybe her parents don't want it, or they don't listen to her.

Karn :- (thoughtful) It could be, did she tell you anything about her parents.

Duryodhan :- That's the problem, we didn't get much time to talk.

Karn :- Hmmmm.... you should tell this to pitamah, he will surely do something.

Duryodhan :- I already told he won't listen unless....

Karn :- Okay okay, but he will listen to me atleast.

Duryodhan raised his eyebrows.

Karn :- I will go and talk to him, don't worry, you will accompany me to Kaling and we'll figure something out.

Duryodhan :- Thanks Jeystha.

Karn :- Mention not, but thanks to you too.

He kept a hand on Duryodhan's shoulder and squeezed a little encouragingly, then walked towards Bhisma's chamber. Duryodhan smirked at his vanishing figure. ----------------------------------------------------------- Bhisma, Dhritrashtra and Vidur were having a discussion when a soldier entered.

Bhisma :- What happened ?

Soldier :- Sorry to disturb Mahamahim but yuvraj is standing outside and seeks permission to enter.

Dhritrashtra :- Send him in.

Karn entered and greeted them.

Bhisma :- What's the matter putra ?

Karn :- Pitamah, I have a request.

Bhisma :- What ?

Karn :- I want Duryodhan to go with me and participate in swayamvar.

Vidur :- But putra, you are the yuvraj. Only you are invited there, Duryodhan can go with you but he can't participate.

Karn :- Please kakashree, we'll get to know eachother, and moreover there's no specific rule that a younger brother can't accompany his elder brother to a swayamvar.

Dhritrashtra :- Excellent idea putra, Duryodhan will go along with you and participate.



Vidur :- Putra, then you will have to take Yudhisthir along with you as he is also elder than Duryodhan.

Dhritrashtra :- Why is that for anuj ?

Vidur :- We can't be partial to anyone Jeystha.

Dhritrashtra :- Then it's fine.

Karn :- Thank you tatshree, I'll go and tell him, he'll be delighted to hear that.

Saying so, he left. Bhisma felt suspicious of Shakuni. ----------------------------------------------------------- At Adhirath's place,

A knock on the door was heard, Radha opened the door to see Duryodhan and Shakuni standing outside.

Radha :- Pranipat prince Duryodhan, Gandhar Raj, please come inside.

They entered and Radha gestured them to sit on sofa. They sat on the thing which was not so comfortable, Shivangi bought some sweets.

Radha :- What can I do for you prince ?

Duryodhan :- We're here to meet Amrit.

Shivangi :- Bhrata Amrit, he is at pitashree's shop. I'll go and call him.

Shakuni :- No need of that putri, you can take us there, we'll talk to him there only.

Shivangi :- Okay.

They followed her as she led them to her father's chariot repair shop. Amrit sat there, polishing his bow, looking up he saw Shivangi coming there along with Duryodhan and Shakuni. He stood up and greeted them. Duryodhan kept a hand on his shoulder.

Duryodhan :- Can you come with us for a walk, we have to tell you something.

Amrit :- Sure, why not prince.

He kept his bow down and they walked through the market, in the streets.

Shakuni :- Amrit, we saw your fighting skills when you were training some soldiers that day, you're an excellent fighter.

Amrit :- Is this what you wanted to tell me ?

Duryodhan :- Have you heard that your elder brother defeated Jarasandh.

Amrit suddenly clenched his fist, his eyes started reflecting anger. Shakuni smirked at Duryodhan indicating that fish is already caught in the net.



Amrit :- What's the big deal in it ? I can also do it, and with a lot more ease.

Shakuni :- I know that you're better, but everyone praises him....

Amrit :- It's because no one has seen my valour till now, only one chance I need to prove myself. Just one time I get a chance to raise weapons against him, I'll show everyone who's better.

Shakuni :- We can help you in that but need a favor in return.

Amrit :- How ? And what favour.

Duryodhan :- You have to come with me to Kaling....

Both of them explained him the plan and it's benefits, Amrit grinned imagining it.

Amrit :- I have to say this, you're indeed an intelligent man Gandhar Raj, and you too prince Duryodhan. You love princess Bhanumati, then she'll be your's, I can assure you that.

Duryodhan :- Prince ? I'm your friend, you can call me mitr.

Amrit looked at Duryodhan with wide eyes, till now he believed that royalties are all arrogant but seeing Duryodhan he could say that he was wrong.

Duryodhan :- We should leave now mitr, see you on that day.

Amrit :- Okay prince.

Duryodhan :- Mitr.

Amrit :- (chuckles) Okay mitr.

Duryodhan and Shakuni walked away, both smiled evilly looking at each other as another part of their plan was successful. ----------------------------------------------------------- In the evening,

Bhisma called Karn to his chamber, wanting to have a talk. He very well noticed Karn's uneasy face in the sabha this morning, but was skeptical seeing that relief look when he came with the request. Something was definitely going on and he needed to find it out before it's too late.

He was startled out of his thoughts by the sound of knock on door. Turning around he saw Karn standing there. He nodded allowing him to enter.

Karn :- You called for me pitamah ?

Bhisma :- (sighs) Yes putra.

Holding his hands behind back, he walked towards the balcony.

Bhisma :- I know something is going on inside your brain, will you tell me the reason for taking Duryodhan with you.

Karn sighed and then looked at his pitamah, who had his back towards him.

Karn :- Pitamah..... Duryodhan loves Bhanumati and wants to marry her.

Bhisma immediately turned with a look of disbelief on his face.

Bhisma :- What ? Duryodhan wants to get married first. I felt it right, this Shakuni will never let me either live or die peacefully.

Karn :- Loving someone is not a sin pitamah, and what mamashree has to do with it.

Bhisma :- As if you don't know, it's their strategy putra, if he'll get married first, his son will be the eldest heir in the next generation.



Karn :- I can't understand what you have for him, you don't want to see him happy ? Just because of some stupid beliefs you're trying to destory life of two lovers. Let his son be the eldest, if he'll be worthy, I myself will crown him the king.

Bhisma :- Who told you they love each other ? putra, all your brothers returned from gurukul a day after you. Bhanumati was one of the girls invited by Dushala, due you think she would have started to love him. I don't think they would have even talked to each other.

Karn :- Mata says that love can even happen on first sight, and if you love someone by heart, you don't need to talk to him/her, everything is portrayed through eyes. Let him go with me, if she doesn't love him, she will choose someone else.

Bhisma thought for some moments, he looked at his eldest grand nephew and understood that his words will be of no use.

Bhisma :- Okay then putra, do whatever you feel is right. But I must warn you, something is being planned. You don't know Shakuni and Duryodhan as much as I know them, take care.

Karn :- (smiles) I will, don't worry pitamah.

He went out and Bhisma continued to pace around in his chamber.

Karn shook his head while walking in the corridor.

'Where are you Suchitra, if you would've been here, this question of eldest heir could never arise'. ----------------------------------------------------------- Night slowly descended upon Hastinapur as sky gave up the hazy blue colour and changed to black.

In a chamber, laid two females on bed. One was fully engrossed in sleep while other was just changing sides.

Jhanvi got up and looked outside the window, she was feeling restless since the invitation of swayamvar arrived, but was somewhat relieved listening to Kunti and Karn's talk. Removing the blanket, she went out closing the door.

She started walking as if it was a new habbit, roaming around when everyone else was asleep, she heard the sound of bow string and walked towards the terrace. Her lips curved into a smile as she saw him packing some stuff.



Karn was arranging his things in a bag when he heard some footsteps and a voice.

'Planning to visit the market again ?'

He turned around and mentally groaned.

'She has to walk over everyday' he thought.

He wanted to ignore her for some time to comprehend what Suchitra said a few days ago. She walked upto him and glanced at his stuff. He noticed her gaze and sighed.

Karn :- Actually..... I was going to visit a shop where I used to go during my childhood days, I wanted to see how much it has changed.

Jhanvi :- Which shop opens up at this time ?

Karn :- Kaka keeps his shop open untill a couple hrs before dawn to help any needy passenger passing by.

He picked up the bag and hung it behind his back, holding his bow in the other. Jhanvi frowned a little, she too wanted to join him but wondered what would he think. Karn stopped just before staircase, she was a guest here and leaving like that won't be a good impression. He turned and looked at her.

Karn :- Jhanvi, uh..... would you like to join.

Her face immediately lit up, controlling her exitement she noded and walked behind. Both of them climbed the stairs of arrows and sneaked out. It was already dark and trees were further blocking the vision, but then she heard the sound of horses.

Following the sound they came out of bushes and saw a beautiful chariot hidden there. Karn smiled proudly as he eyed his favourite chariot, he had learnt many things about chariots from his father and finally built his own.

Jhanvi :- (amused) Looks like a lot of work had been put up.

Karn :- Do you like it, I made it myself.

She moved aside to get a clear look, it wasn't grand but a beautiful one, decorated with silk clothes.

Jhanvi :- No weapons or protection ?

Karn :- It's not for war purpose, but I have another one ready for that. Shall we move.

Jhanvi :- Ya sure.

He climbed it first and then helped her get up.

Jhanvi :- So where is this 'special' shop. And what kinda shop it that ?

Karn :- A couple miles away, you'll get to know what it sells.

He jerks the whips of horses and they start moving. Jhanvi looked around to savour the peaceful surroundings of night. Moon had hid itself but still the sky was illuminated by millions of stars. Lanes, which were filled with people whole day long were now engulfed with pure silence, broken only by sound of running chariot. After about half an hour, Karn halted the chariot, Jhanvi was snapped out of her dream world.

She looked around to notice they stopped near a small restraunt type stall. He got down and helped her, they went to the stall where an old man was waiting for customers.

Karn went and touched his feet, old man looked at him strangely, like they met for first time.

Karn :- Sudhir kaka, remember me, Vasusen.

Man noticed the earrings and sun mark on forehead.

Sudhir :- Vasu, is it you. Oh my god putra, you have grown so big, it's been years since I saw you.

Karn :- It is kaka. Oh, by the way Jahnvi, meet Sudhir kaka, he makes the best aloo ke parathe in Hastinapur and kaka meet my Sakhi, Jhanvi.

She too bent forward and touched his feet.

Sudhir :- Saubhagyavati bhava putri.

Karn :- Kaka, two plates.

Sudhir :- (smiling) Sure putra, just sit for a few minutes.

Old man went to his work and both of them took a seat each. Suddenly Karn noticed a boy, staring at them from a distance, his clothes were filthy and torn, his state was worse, it seemed like he hasen't eaten for a couple days. He stood up and went to that boy, who got scared and tried to hide.

Karn :- Relax boy, I'm here to help, just think of me as a friend, can I know your name.

Jhanvi too came there following him.

Kid :- J... J... Jay.

Karn :- So Jay, are you hungry ?

She noticed that the boy wanted to say yes but was hesistating, he would have been scolded a few times for saying yes.



Karn :- Will you join me, come with me, I'll get a plate for you too.

Boy's face immediately lit up with a bright smile, he noded happily. Karn patted his head and bought him to the stall.

She kept looking at him.

'Is he the same angry man' she thought and chuckled to herself.

Karn :- Kaka, one more.... wait, Jay, call all your friends, we'll have a party.

Jay :- (exited) Really!

Karn :- Ya, go and return as soon as possible, plates will be ready in no time.

Jay :- Okay.

Kid ran away on full speed he could, Karn smiled shaking his head, he turned to notice Sudhir glaring at him.

Karn :- What ?

Sudhir :- Why is that for ?

Karn :- Relax kaka, I will pay for all, you just get the plates ready.

About 10 minutes later, the boy returned with a bunch of his friends, mostly of his age.

Karn :- Okay so, kaka 16 more plates.

Soon the streamy hot smell of parathas mixed with the air all around, plates were served, all the kids had a hearty meal after long. They chatted, laughed, cracked jokes, sang and had dinner with content.

After finishing, boys held Karn's hand and pulled him to dance with them, all the children jumped around with him. Jhanvi just stood there, admiring him as he danced with the kids, a soft smile appeared on her lips as her hand involuntarily played with her hair that curled around her left shoulder. Kids were very happy and hugged him, he too hugged them with same affection and patted their heads.

Karn :- Okay so, I think everyone enjoyed very much, goodnight for now, I have to go.

Smiling faces of kids turned to a serious one, Karn could the sudden fear reflecting from their eyes. He saw the little girl beside him and cupped her cheeks.

Karn :- What happened ? Won't you share your problem with your friend, maybe I can help you.

Boy :- Can you please give us some penny.

Karn :- I will but will you tell me the reason.

Girl :- If we will go back without any penny, they will beat us.

He hugged her tenderly.

Karn :- Who will beat you princess ? tell me, I will talk to them.

Girl :- They are very dangerous, they beat us with sticks, sometimes they even burn our hands, you know they come to our home and beat pitashree.

Karn :- What ?

Another boy :- Yes, they are very bad, they broke my father's legs and took mata with them, they said that if I'll not bring any single penny, I will not see her again.

Karn could feel his rage starting to boil his blood, but the sun pendant absorbed the energy before it could flow out. All the kids stepped behind in fear as they saw a glinting pendant around his neck. But he noded at them assuringly, he then took out a bag full of coins and handed it to Sudhir.

Karn :- Here is your money kaka, Pranipat.

Sudhir :- What you're gonna do now ?

Karn :- You know me well, I won't be sitting quiet.

He turned to go but Jhanvi's voice stopped him.

Jhanvi :- Wait Karn, I will also go with you.

Karn :- Jhanvi, you should stay here, I myself don't know what am I going into, and what might be awaiting us there.

Jhanvi :- I will be with the kids and keep them safe, there might be some more.

Karn took a deep breath and thought for a moment.

Karn :- You can be there but you'll not follow me, take care of the kids and be hidden, don't come out untill it's all clear, okay ?

She noded with an assuring smile. He gave another bag full of coins to the kids telling them to take it there, and both followed them through a barren dark path which was engulfed with nothing but pure silence, reaching the end of alley, they entered the woods which got denser in no time, cracking of dried leaves on ground added with chirping of insects and croaking of some frogs.

Jhanvi was walking behind the little girl when a hand on her wrist pulled her aside. She looked at Karn confusingly and he pointed towards the trap on ground and barbed wires ahead. Kids wern't so tall so they crossed easily.

Jhanvi :- (wishpering) How did you saw this in dark ?

Karn :- I've been trained in the forests for almost 11 years.

They slowly crossed the traps and followed the footsteps left behind by kids.

Walking some distance, they found a cave, with light coming out from it, this place was so inside the woods that no one could ever have discovered it. He noded at her and they slowly walked inside making sure no footsteps were heard.

Entering inside, their eyes widened, it was a large hall with windows and ventilation, it looked like ruins of a palace. It meant that cave thing was just an illusion to fool other people into believing that it was a lion's den. Karn was fisting his hand tightly to control his anger, both of them hid behind one of many containers kept here and there.

A throne like chair was placed in the center, at a corner of ceiling, a huge boulder was supported by pillars that held it in place, disturbing any single of them would lead it to roll down the stairs towards balcony.

Karn glanced around to see there were plenty of goons, approx 30 - 35. Suddenly a bald guy stepped out from the dark, carrying a thin rod, his one eye was stitched, probably due to a severe injury.

He walked towards the boy in front and snatched the bag of coins from him, smirked as he felt its weight. Reaching his hand inside he pulled out a gold coin. He looked up at the kids suspiciously. They were certainly very young to rob anyone.

Bald Man :- (angrily) Where did you get this from, who gave it to you ?

Kids gulped in fear, man held the boy's arm and dragged him in the center.

Bald Man :- I'm asking you for one last time, who gave you this, tell me before I loose my temper.

Shivering with fear, boy glanced towards the door, unaware that Karn had already entered. Man was pissed off, he raised his hand to beat the boy with rod when he heard the scream of one of his men.

Karn stepped out from behind the container, pointing a knife near the neck of man he was holding.

Karn :- Just leave that boy, or I am gonna pull the life out of him.

Bald Man :- (shouts) Who are you ? And how dare you enter my place without my permission. (addressing his men) Make sure he dosen't go out alive.

Karn hit the man on head, knocking him unconscious, another man rushed towards him with a sword, he dozed the attack and fight started.

Jhanvi sneaked towards kids and bought them at a corner behind a container. Here 5 men surrounded Karn, pointing weapons at him, they tried their best but Karn knocked out each one of them. Kids clapped their hands in exitement while Jhanvi watched the fight in awe, it even seemed as if he was playing with them.

When nearly all of them were beaten up, Karn was pushed on ground from behind, he looked up to see a heavily built wrestler glaring at him. He too got up with eyes red in anger, kids watched with keen interest as both warriors looked angrily at each other.

Karn pulled out his angvastra and threw it aside revealing his perfectly cut muscles. Both of them rushed foreward and started to fight. Man seemed powerful but was no match to Karn, who held one of his hand and punched him in face, making him fall down, then picking him up and threw him aside.

Bald guy tried to hit him with the iron rod but Karn held it and threw it aside. Man gulped and ran up the stairs, Karn ran behind and caught him, then pinned him on the wall. Looking at him with burning eyes, Karn picked up a hammer nearby and broke one of his leg, he screamed as unbearable pain struck his body. He fell down on floor clutching his broken leg and crying. Karn walked down the stairs where kids hugged him happily, he glanced at Jhanvi, who was smiling at him. Karn patted little girl's head.

Karn :- Now no one will beat you, happy ?

Girl noded smiling and kissed his cheek.

Karn :- Lets go now, leave them here, soldiers will take them to Maharaj for punishment.

Kids happily walked with him towards door, Jhanvi's eyes fell on the sun pendant that fell near the balcony railing. She went there to pick it up.

Meanwhile, Bald guy managed to sit up and gritted his teeth looking at kids, he picked up the hammer and striked one of the pillar. With a slow churning sound, pillars broke releasing the boulder. Karn looked at the boulder and then at Jhanvi, who was busy caressing a necklace, he touched around his neck and found his sun pendant missing.

Karn :- Jhanvi!

Jhanvi looked up to get shocked, a huge boulder was rolling towards her with full speed, she stumbled back on the railing as she saw it approaching, she got up to run but her lehnga was stuck. Karn ran foreward but fell down as his feets hit a body. Kids closed their eyes in fear.

'BOOM!' a very loud crashing sound echoed everywhere. ----------------------------------------------------------- Did you like the chapter ?

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