He blitzed forward, low to the ground, energy cracking beneath his feet with every step.
Arjuna gasped. "Fast—!"
He raised Gandiva to block just in time as Karna reappeared with a full-force strike, bow against bow. The two clashed, locked in close range now.
Thump!
Karna elbowed him.
As Arjuna stumbled back, Karna jumped and gave a round spin kick to him.
Arjun flew to the back and fell out of the Arena.
"Damn it." He punched the ground, looking at the sky.
Karna spoke his final words to Arjuna. "You excel at archery, but being a warrior means you have to be perfect. You cannot depend on one weapon."
"The victory goes to Karna. And the Takshashila Academy"
"Karna" "Karna" "Karna" "Karna" "karna"
The crowd cheered for the boy with humble beginnings who still managed to defeat the royal prince in front of the whole city, proving his talent and potential.
The arena had barely cooled.
