[Outskirts of Khandava Forest]
Karna could be seen looking at the horizon, his thoughts heavy with the weight of the recent battle and the promise he had made to protect Tara. The sky above was painted with hues of orange and red as the sun began its descent, casting a warm glow over the scorched landscape.
The divine armor, Kavach, which had protected him throughout the battle, gradually dissipated, returning to the depths of his being. Karna's golden eyes, now devoid of the intense battle fervor, reflected a sense of contemplation as he stood there, his gaze fixed on the setting sun. The world around him seemed to breathe a sigh of relief as the battle's tension ebbed away.
