By then, Mahamahim Bhishma and Mahamantri Vidur approached, looking distressed. "We couldn't find the main culprit. The person we questioned, before he could reveal his higher-up, swallow some poison and die," they said.

Noticing the Pandavas, they asked, "What are they doing here?"

Ira replied calmly, "They came with me. I thought it would be safer to have more people with us, and it seems my intuition was right."

As she listened to Bhishma and Vidur, Ira thought, so they used something similar to cyanide in the ancient era. By their reactions, it seems like this is the first time they've encountered something like this. This trend must have been started by this person.

She then turned to Bhishma and said, "Do you really think they would wait for us to catch them? If it were someone else, they wouldn't stand a chance against you. But the person you're facing now has only one opponent... no, now he has two opponents. It's unfortunate he gained another enemy without even knowing it when he decided to act against Kuntala." In her mind, Ira added, the only opponent is Krishna, and now I've added my name to the list.

"But it's okay; humans make mistakes. It's what makes them human. However, he won't realize that this will be the reason for his downfall."

She handed over the details about the person to Bhishma, adding, "Before I give this to you, I want a promise. You will ensure justice or find a good solution for the deaths of elephants in Kuntala. Because of them, much of Kuntala's wildlife has been disrupted. If not, I will handle things in my own way, which you may not like."

Rajkumar Yudhishthira replied, "There is no need for that, Rajkumari Irawathi. In Hastinapur, we do not fail to provide justice to our people." As he was about to continue, Ira raised her hand and interrupted, "You can call me Ira, Rajkumar Yudhishthira. But do not make any vows before knowing the full truth. Just like your Pitamah, who, despite his desire to eliminate adharma and cunningness, was bound by his vow of servitude and could do nothing even when he knew what was going to happen."

Rajkumar Yudhishthira replied, "There is no need for that, Rajkumari Irawathi. In Hastinapur, we do not fail to provide justice to our people." As he was about to continue, Ira raised her hand and interrupted, "You can call me Ira, Rajkumar Yudhishthira. But do not make any vows before knowing the full truth. Just like your Pitamah, who, despite his desire to eliminate adharma and cunningness, was bound by his vow of servitude and could do nothing even when he knew what was going to happen."

Rajkumar Bheema, full of anger, spoke up, "Rajkumari Irawathi, even though you are well-known in many fields and have helped us, I think it would be best if you do not speak of our Pitamah in this manner."

The Pandavas stood up against Ira, seeing this, Karthi and Aryan moved to stand before Ira, while Karna positioned himself in front of Karthi and Aryan, forming a protective human pyramid. They glared at the Pandavas, signaling that they would have to get through them first before reaching Ira.

Ira, however, remained calm and said, "I would appreciate it more if this fire is seen in tomorrow's Royal Court of Hastinapur. I will be waiting to see the Rajkumars' actions." She then handed the details about the culprit to Vidur.

Ira turned to Karthi and Aryan, her eyes steely with determination. "I need you to watch this person. If he proves his life is worth less than worms, eliminate him. He thinks he can act freely in Bhrata Vaikartana's absence. "I'll make sure he faces the consequences, whether my brother does it or I do."

Karthi and Aryan nodded, ready to carry out her orders. Aryan, however, was puzzled. "What are you saying? Aren't the reports about the developments good? Why are you talking like this?"

Ira's expression hardened. "What good do you see in them? All I see is his corruption."

She pulled out two sets of reports, holding them up for Karthi and Aryan to see. "Look here," she pointed to the first set, "This is the official report of the road construction project. Everything looks perfect on paper."

Then, she unfolded the second set of documents. "And this, this is what I found during my inspection," she said, her photogenic memory allowing her to recall every detail. "See the discrepancies? They claimed to have used high-quality materials, but what I saw on the ground was substandard at best. Look at the budget allocation - it's inflated. They've been pocketing the extra funds. And this," she pointed to a specific section, "is where they cut corners, resulting in poorly constructed roads that will not last."

Karna subtly passed a glance at Karthi and Aryan, discreetly giving them orders to look into the matter. As Vaikartana, it was his duty to help his people, and he trusted Ira's judgment.

Turning to the Hastinapur royals, Ira said, "I will be taking my leave with my brother Karna while you discuss what to do with the culprit."

The royals were more than shocked. The Rajkumari had not only found the culprit but had also taken charge, stated facts and showed where the discrepancies were. This highly impressed Mahamahim Bhishma, to the point where he now had a soft spot for her.

As they began to process her findings, the impact of her photogenic memory and keen observational skills became evident. Ira had showcased her ability to notice even the smallest details, which allowed her to uncover the corruption. This left a lasting impression on everyone present, solidifying her reputation as a formidable and intelligent leader.

As Ira turned to Karna and lifted her arms, silently asking him to carry her, Karna smiled and without wasting any time, securely lifted her into his arms. Ira rested her head on his shoulders and began to doze off, as if she wasn't the one who had just fought and defeated the poachers, nor the one who had boldly confronted Bhishma about his support of adharma.

Before departing, Karna turned to the others and nodded, then headed in the direction of the palace, carrying Ira.

As Karthi and Aryan approached the Pandavas, they addressed them directly. "Do you know why Ira spoke to your brother like that? In fact, she just helped him. If he makes a promise to her and cannot fulfill it, it will become a lie."

Nakul responded, "Why can't our Bhrata do it? As a future Yuvaraj, he can do anything to bring justice."

Karthi simply shook his head with a smile. "What a pity we can't stay here to watch tomorrow's court proceedings. It's okay, we can ask Ira to tell us later or Pranav will be over the moon to recount it. Ah, I can't wait for the sun to rise. Even though we won't see the drama, I think that's why Ira went to sleep without wasting time."

Curious, Rajkumar Arjun asked, "Why are you talking like this? Can you tell us who the culprit is?"

As Karthi and Aryan mounted their horses, Aryan replied, "Isn't the answer already in Mahamantri's hands?" With that, they rode off.

While Nakul asked, "Who is the culprit? Why are they acting as if we can't give them justice? Because we can't and need to let Rajkumari Ira handle things her way?" said Mahamahim Bhishma and exchanged glances with Vidur.

"What do you mean we can't give justice? Who is the culprit?" asked an angry Bheema. With a pensive look, Rajkumar Yudhishthira asked, "Is it Gandharaj Shakuni?"

Hearing this, the elders nodded and handed over the details Ira had given them. The Pandavas read about the animals hunted so far, such as elephants for their tusks, tigers for their skins (including cubs), wolves for their fur, rhinoceroses for their horns, and crocodiles for their skins.

Seeing this, Bheema was even angrier. "Why can't we punish him? All the crimes he committed are well-documented here, and we have strong evidence. Then why can't we punish him?" he roared in anger.

Mahamahim Bhishma simply said, "Return to the palace and make sure you don't tell anyone about this. We will discuss the rest tomorrow."

After they all arrived in their common room, sleep eluded them as the memory of the crimes remained fresh in their minds. Unable to hold it any longer, Bheema asked, "Bhrata, if it's him, why can't we punish him? Rajkumari Ira already gave the evidence."

Arjun replied, "Rajkumari Ira's evidence is strong and weak at the same time. That's why she said to Pitamah that if we don't act, she will handle it her own way."

Sahadev chimed in, "I have no doubt that if she asked me to come and see how she would give her punishment, and I would go, even if it were on the other side of the world. But what do you mean by strong and weak at the same time, Bhrata?"

Arjun explained, "The evidence is strong because it clearly shows the crimes committed, but it's also weak because the person responsible has powerful connections and can manipulate the situation. That's why Ira emphasized the need for us to act decisively."