After several days of going border to border doing the same thing Karna, in his new form radiating divine authority, continued to visit the various borders of Panchal, overseeing the defenses and ensuring that the kingdom was prepared for any potential threats. His presence served as a source of inspiration and confidence for the soldiers and commanders stationed along the borders.
One such day a message came of the capital city of Panchal Karna received the message about Takshaka's willingness to confront him directly. The news raised a sense of caution within him. Takshaka's sudden change in approach was indeed suspicious, and Karna knew that he needed to approach this situation carefully.
"Let's see what Takshaka has in store for us," Karna muttered to himself, Kusanagi tied to his side.
