After the Kala Pradarshan karna left with his mother. He dropped radha to his house and had lunch with her. He then saw his father's lunch that was left there in the hall. He decided to deliver it to his father. He returned to palace with his father's lunch. He reached his palace grounds and found his father but Adhiratha was still busy with preparing the chariot for Bheeshma as it looked like he was going somewhere. Karna went near his father.

Karna : Pitashree your lunch, you was in such hurry today that you have forgotten to take it with you.

Adhiratha : Ah! Yes thanks son, I really forget about it. I am hungry let's go and eat.

Karna : No it's your lunch, you eat I have already eaten before coming here.

Adhiratha : Then you should go your Mata would be waiting for you.

Karna was going to leave when he saw Bheeshma coming towards them. He stopped, he knew his father will delay his lunch further because of his duties so he decided to Mahamahim a ride himself. Bheeshma came there.

Karna : Pranipat Mahamahim.

Adhiratha : Pranipat Mahamahim.

Bheeshma : Kalyan ho.

Adhiratha : Lets go.

Karna : No, Pitashree you go and eat, I will take Mahamahim.

Bheeshma saw Adhiratha lunch in his hands. He understood.

Bheeshma : It's alright Adhiratha, I don't mind. Lets go Karna I want to go to Ganga river bank.

Karna climbed the Charioteer seat and. Bheeshma climbed to seat. They started their journey. They reached ganga banks after half an hour.

Bheeshma : Your skills have improved since the last time I saw you driving the chariot.

Karna : Thanks Mahamahim. It's nothing after all being a suta it's my fate and dharm to drive Chario t only. Isn't it Mahamahim.

Karna reply was something like flashback to Bheeshma. He spoke those same words that Bheeshma told him when he saw Karna wanted to learn weapons. Karna words were respectful but Bheeshma could feel hostility dripping from it.

Bheeshma : What are you thoughts about today's Kala Pradarshan.

Karna : It was a good show.

Bheeshma : That's it.

Karna : Yes that's it Mahamahim you wouldn't like my honest opinion and I don't want to disappoint Pitashree by getting on your bad books.

Bheeshma : You can speak freely. I will not be offended. I genuinely want to hear your thoughts. I like how you are not afraid of speaking your thoughts.

Karna : It is habit ingrained in me by my parents Mahamahim. If you really want my opinion then the Kala Pradarshan was farce and unfair from the beginning. A mace fighter should fight mace fighter, swordsman against swordsman similarly the fighter of same weapon choice should fight in a duel to make it fair but clearly this rule was forgotten by Dronacharya for showing off prince Arjun's archery And his proclamation of Prince Arjun being the best archer was laughable and disgusting to say the least. We all know only Mahadev is best Archer. I'm pretty sure Prince Arjun as he is now couldn't even defeat you. So Dronacharya proclamation was indirect insult to Mahadev and all archers of world. Mahamahim you know what I saw in stadium today, I saw obvious partiality and last five duels were not of among brother but enemies. What I saw was not show case of abilities of Kuru princes but enmity of Kauravas and Pandavas. Now Mahamahim do you like my opinion.

Bheeshma : What you have said is truth karna. I can't find fault in your statement. You have pretty much described the situation of palace. How?

Karna : There is nothing to tell. Anyone with keen eyes could see the obvious conspiracy. Truthfully I have no interest in problem of royals. It's your tension Mahamahim not mine.

Bheeshma : You are right but tell me Karna did you find any princes that you want as your rathi.

Karna : Prince Duryodhana and prince Arjun. But I have promised Pitashree to be with Pandavas so If possible I would like prince Arjun as my rathi.

Bheeshma : But you said now that you disapprove of his archery.

Karna : No Mahamahim I said I disapprove the Dronacharya proclamation but I am not a fool to deny prince Arjun's talent. He is a great archer.

Bheeshma : Ok why don't you come with me when we return to palace. I will introduce you to Arjun. Rest will be up to you whether you can become his charioteer or not.

Karna : Thank you Mahamahim for the opportunity.

It was going to be sunset soon so both of them did their pooja and returned to palace. Karna went with him inside the palace. Bheeshma aske a soldier the current location of Pandavas and soldier told him they are with Maharani Kunti in her chamber. Karna and Bheeshma went to her room and asked dasi to inform Pandavas and Kunti about his arrival. Dasi came back and informed the others have invited him inside. Bheeshma told karna to wait outside as he will go first and talk to them. After few minutes a dasi came and invited Karna inside the chamber. Karna went inside and saw Pandavas with Bheeshma and kunti was waiting for him.

Karna : Pranipat Maharani Kunti, Rajkumars

Kunti : Kalyan ho.

Pandavas : Pranipat.

Arjun : So, you are one who Pitamah said, who wanted to be my Charioteer.

Karna : If possible then yes Rajkumar.

Arjun : What is your name? And may I ask why do you want to be my sarthi?

Karna : My name is karna, rajkumar. Do you want to listen truth or false praise rajkumars.

Yudhishthir : Truth, it always better to speak truth.

Karna : Yes Rajkumar it is always better to speak truth but truth is not always easily accepted by everyone.

Bheem : Pitamah told us you are fearless, he was right indeed. Don't you fear that by the way you are talking you will make us angry and will get punishment.

Karna : I am fearless that is true but I haven't said anything that is worthy of me getting punishment prince Bheem.

Sahdev : He is speaking the truth brother Bheem. He has just asked a normal question.

Arjun : Feel free to speak your mind. I want to hear your reason.

Karna : According to me only you are worthy enough among Pandavas.

Nakul : Why because he is best Archer in the world.

Karna : No, my judgement is purely based on what happened in Kala Pradarshan.

Bheem : Meaning.

Karna : Forgive my rudeness but if today wasn't friendly duel everyone one of you except Prince Arjun would have died against Prince Duryodhana.

Bheem (angrily) : What are you trying to say? Are you saying we are weaker than Duryodhana? You are insulting us

Yudhishthir : Calm down Bheem. Shreeman Karna can you back up your opinion with evidence.

Karna : There is no evidence needed for what I am saying. Seeing Kala Pradarshan was enough evidence. Prince Duryodhana Overpowered Prince Nakul and Prince Sahdev. You and prince Bheem fell short on mental warfare. You both gave in his taunts. Overwehlming strength and mental warfare are parts of fighting battle. Prince Yudhishthir if anyone of you can deny my claim I will apologize for my wrong opinion and observations.

Yudhishthir : No, we can't deny any of your claims. You are indeed right.

Bheem : But jyeshtha I can easily defeat Duryodhana.

Yudhishthir : No, at best you both always tie.

Sahdev : You praised Duryodhana so much then why don't you want to become his charioteer. You have clearly said brother Arjun is only worthy among us not in entire Kuru Princes

Karna : I have promised Pitashree to be with Pandavas only. I won't deny prince Duryodhana was my first choice.

Nakul : Who is your Pitashree.

Bheem : He must be wise to see though Duryodhana.

Karna : My father's name is Adhiratha and he is Charioteer of Mahamahim Bheeshma. He doesn't have any problems with Prince Duryodhana but he doesn't trust Ghandhar raj Shakuni. So he don't want me to be on his side.

Everyone including Bheeshma was shocked hearing this they didn't think anyone other than Yudhishthir was capable of telling this much truth. They were shocked to see such brutal honesty. Ar Jun who was silent for some time asked a question that was bugging him.

Arjun : You immediately said No, when Nakul you wanted to be my Charioteer because I am best archer. Was it only because of your observations or you don't believe me to be the best archer.

Karna : Both.

Bheem : You are crossing your limits. How dare you to say that. Our gurudev himself said he is the best, you are insulting our gurudev apologize or I will kill you right now.

Bheem was angry and was going to move forward but a hand on his shoulder stopped him. He turned to see It was Yudhishthir's arm. He saw all his brothers were glaring Karna but he was just casually standing there.

Yudhishthir (sternly) : Shreeman Karna, and will again ask if you have evidence regarding what you are saying if not then you will be published severely because you have not only insulted but called our gurudev liar. This is something we couldn't let go so I suggest please choose your words wisely.

Karna : Prince Yudhishthir I have not insulted anybody and spoke the truth only.

Nakul : Then can you tell us the reason why you believe so. We are being very patient by allowing you to speak Shreeman Karna.

Karna : Fine I will present only two points if you can deny those, I will personally kneel and accepted That I am wrong and apologize to both Prince Arjun and Dronacharya. I will also accept my punishments too.

Arjun : Present your points, I am actually more curious about reason of you belief.

Karna : Prince Arjun can you defeat Mahamahim Gangaputr Devrath Bheeshma. Are you better than him

Arjun : No I can never be better than him.

Karna : That was my first point. My second point is can you defeat the known best Archer Mahadev himself. If not then please forgive my bluntness you are far from being the best. Only devadi dev Mahadev is best Archer rest can only be better archer. These are my two points. I can name several other example that you can't beat like Guru Drona himself and teacher of Mahamahim and Dronacharya Bhagwan Parshuram. Any of the above mentioned can defeat you so yes in my opinion you are not the best. Nobody can be best except Mahadev. I am not denying your capabilities but just expressing my thoughts.

Pandavas were rotted in their position hearing Karna's answers. For his first argument they can even say that Arjun will be better than Pitamah after few years but being better than Mahadev himself is impossible and they knew it. Their anger died and they became ashamed.

Arjun : you are right Shreeman Karna. I am not the best and can never be the best.

Sahdev : Shreeman Karna you know a lot you even scrutinized our duel today. Have you been trained in using weapon.

Karna : I an a suta prince Sahdev. This society doesn't allow us to learn or wield weapons. I have only said what I have observed.

Karna didn't want anybody except his family to know so he only told the half truth insted of full lie. Bheeshma narrowed his eyes. He and Kunti was standing there silently and listening Pandavas to take test of Karna to see whether he was quantified or not. He was also. Not sure whether karna is trained or not. He was suspicious before but listening to Sahdev a doubt germinated in him too.

Karna : So prince Arjun am I qualified to be your Charioteer or not.

Arjun : You are qualified Shreeman Karna. You can be my Charioteer from tomorrow.

Yudhishthir : Shreeman Karna, I really liked your truthfulness, if possible I want to appoint you as my advisor.

Karna : I appreciate your gesture and praise Prince Yudhishthir but that will only lead me to be insulted more. I humbly decline the proposition but I will be Charioteer of prince Arjun and I will always be around. You can share your thoughts with me any time. But remember my words will never be sugar coated.

Yudhishthir nodded. He understood the reasons of Karna's declination.

Arjun : You can't be Advisor but you can be confidant of us. So I request you to be my Charioteer as well as our confidant and always stay beside me.

Karna : Being your Charioteer, I am already your confidant prince Arjun. But to be your brothers confidant I have always to be around you even in the palace is this acceptable to you all. I need consent of all of you on this matter.

Yudhishthir : I don't mind. You are a truthful person but we can't have you in sabha as I am not yuvraj so I don't rights to have a confidant in the sabha but if I became yuvraj you will be my confidant in the sabha.

Bheem : I also don't mind I like your bravery.

Arjun : I have accepted you as my Charioteer so my approval is with you.

Nakul : I don't mind if others don't mind.

Sahdev : I also don't mind, you are very knowledgeable person.

Karna : Then I will be your confidant. I have to go now and inform parents now. If you don't mind I will take my leave. Karna left from there. But Pandavas, Kunti and Bheeshma remained in the room to talk about Karna.

Yudhishthir : There is more to that man than meets the eye. His truthfulness shows he is someone who knows dharm and follow it too.

Bheem : Yes, his casual way of just standing even seeing all of angry and ready to kill him spoke volume of his self-confidence. Is he really not a warrior.

Nakul : I doubt that too, there is certain aura around him that makes him unique. He is quite handsome if I can say so. If he wears royal clothes he might be better looking than me or Bhrata Arjun.

Sahdev : He is very knowledgeable also the way he presented his opinion and his counter for our every accusations was truly astounding. We were not able to respond and present counter to his argument.

Arjun : He is confusing character to say the least. His body is of well trained warrior but his posture was not. He didn't looked like he was faking it also.

Bheeshma : Karna always wanted to learn weapon fighting since childhood. But he wasn't allowed to so he left his Hastinapur but it seems he wasn't able to gain any teacher. I believe he trained hard himself as best as he could and came back to Hastinapur.

Arjun : Really pitamah, you know him since he was a child.

Bheeshma : Yes he is son of Adhiratha so I have met him once in his childhood. That bluntness and self-confidence is something he had from childhood.

Yudhishthir : Is he trustworthy Pitamah.

Bheeshma : Yes Putra, I know his father Adhiratha for a long time. He is so much like him it is just Adhiratha is polite in saying his opinion unlike Karna who is blunt. But like Karna he also never shy away from expressing his opinions. Putra I trust Adhiratha completely and hope same bonds can be formed between you and Karna. Putron never let go of such person from your life. You will meet many yes man and traitors in your life but a person who can speak truth to you without any inhibition will may be someone you will never meet again. So cherish him, Adhiratha and I have huge age difference so we only have mutual respect towards each other but you all can form deeper bonds with him.

Kunti : Tatshree is right son. You father use to say that instead of having many backstabbing friends it's better if a person have only one true friend who will be with him in his thick and thin situation. My instincts are telling me he can be your that friend.

Arjun : We will try mother. We will try to he friends with him.

Kunti : Now go and change you clothes for celebration and feast tonight.

They all left to change clothes. Karna too reached his home and told his parents about his conversation and new job. His parents were happy. Adhiratha told him that he has huge responsibility now. Karna told him he will fulfill his all responsibilities as his father is doing it afterall he was his son. Adhiratha smiled at that. Radha was worried that his son will have lot of problems mingling with royals. Karna assured her that he is capable of handling it. Though he can't lift weapons his kavach and kundals will protect him. Hearing this Radha was assured and family happily had dinner together.