Karn's entry changes the dynamics of the Rangbhoomi in Hastinapur. Duryodhan honors him as the king of Ang desh, altering the color of the battleground. Meanwhile, Ashwatthama, torn between his desire to embrace Karn and avoid displeasing his father Dron, remains seated. A mysterious man approaches Karn, revealing himself as Adhirath, the charioteer who raised him. As Adhirath's identity creates a stir, Acharya Dron informs about the completion of the royal display. Disheartened, Ashwatthama's aspirations remain unfulfilled. Back at the camp, Dron discloses the truth of Ashwatthama's birth and the divine blessings that made him formidable. Understanding his purpose, Ashwatthama begins to see Hastinapur's politics from a new perspective.