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Chapter 37
The First Sight
And then—
The storm of shadows struck like a rushing river of night.
Hundreds of dark spectral dogs surged upward toward Suyodhana, their glowing red eyes burning like tiny embers in the dark. Their shadowy forms twisted and turned with old pain and forgotten worries, howling softly as if they had waited years to be free.
For a moment it looked truly scary, as if the entire darkness of the world was about to wrap around him and pull him away.
But the moment the first shadow touched Suyodhana's glowing body—
Something truly miraculous happened.
The black fog did not hurt him or attack.
Instead, it melted gently into the warm golden aura surrounding him, disappearing like morning mist under the first rays of sunlight.
One after another the karmic beasts rushed toward him, drawn like moths to a friendly lantern.
And one after another they vanished inside his bright glow, turning from scary shadows into soft sparks of light that faded peacefully away.
The process started slow, like gentle waves lapping at the shore.
Then it grew faster and brighter.
The swirling storm of darkness shrank little by little as the heavy burdens of many generations flowed into him, finding rest at last.
The sky above roared with one final crash of thunder, but it sounded almost like a happy goodbye.
The sacred fire in the center blazed even brighter, sending golden and blue sparks dancing high into the air like playful fireflies celebrating.
The twenty-one sages kept chanting with deeper, warmer voices that wrapped around everyone like a soft blanket of hope.
"ॐ अग्नये स्वाहा
ॐ नमः शिवाय
ॐ नारायणाय नमः"
The dark fog continued flowing into Suyodhana like quiet rivers returning home to the ocean.
Minutes passed in a beautiful hush.
Then slowly…
The storm began to fade away.
The bright lightning softened into gentle flashes.
The wild winds calmed into a soft, whispering breeze that carried the sweet smell of night flowers.
The sacred fire settled into a peaceful, golden glow.
And the night sky cleared like a curtain opening to show a starry stage.
The stars returned, twinkling brighter than before, as if they had been waiting to cheer.
The moon peeked out again, shining its soft silver light over the sacred mountain like a loving smile from the heavens.
The karmic storm was truly gone, leaving behind only warmth and wonder.
Suyodhana still floated peacefully in the air, sitting in his calm meditation pose.
A gentle golden halo surrounded him, soft and bright like the first light of dawn after a long night.
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And then—
A miracle unfolded right before everyone's eyes.
King Dhritarashtra blinked.
For the very first time in his life.
Light touched his eyes, soft and warm at first, then growing clearer.
At first it felt a little painful, too bright and full of colors he had never known.
He raised one hand instinctively, shielding his face with wonder.
"What… what is this light?" he whispered, his voice trembling with surprise and joy.
Slowly…
Carefully…
He opened his eyes wider.
And for the first time since the day he was born—
He saw the world.
Colors exploded gently before him like a beautiful painting coming alive.
The golden glow of the sacred fire danced warmly.
The deep green of the trees shimmered under the moonlight.
The silver shine of the moon painted everything in peaceful light.
He saw the kind faces of the sages, their robes glowing softly with magic.
And then—
His eyes landed on the person standing closest to him.
A tall, strong warrior with flowing white hair and shining armor that caught the firelight like stars.
Tears filled Dhritarashtra's eyes right away, spilling down his cheeks like happy rain.
"Pitamah…" he whispered, voice breaking with love.
Bhishma froze where he stood.
For a moment the legendary warrior could not move, his own eyes filling with tears that sparkled in the moonlight.
"Dhritarashtra…" he said softly, stepping closer as if afraid the moment might vanish like a dream.
The entire ritual circle erupted with pure emotion.
Queen Gandhari covered her mouth in happy shock, her gentle eyes wide with wonder.
"My lord… you can see?" she asked, her voice full of tears and joy.
Vidura stepped forward slowly, his calm face glowing with quiet amazement.
The Kaurava brothers gasped loudly, their faces lighting up like the stars above.
Dushashan fell to his knees right there on the soft grass, laughing and crying at the same time.
"Father… you… you are looking at us…" he said, reaching out to touch his father's hand as if to make sure it was real.
Dhritarashtra turned slowly, drinking in every face like a man who had waited his whole life for this moment.
He looked at Gandhari's kind smile, at Vidura's wise eyes, at each of his sons standing there with hearts full of love.
His eyes overflowed with happy tears.
"I can see you…" he whispered again, voice breaking into soft sobs of joy.
"I can finally see you all… my family… my everything…"
Many people around the circle began crying openly, their tears mixing with smiles and laughter.
Even some of the ancient sages smiled warmly, their glowing auras brightening as if the mountain itself was sharing the happiness.
It was a moment that felt bigger than the mountain, bigger than the sky—like the whole world had taken a deep breath and decided to give them all a fresh new start.
Because Suyodhana was still floating gently above them, still wrapped in that peaceful golden light, still meditating as if the wild storm had never touched him at all. The soft halo around him shimmered like a protective bubble of warmth, keeping him safe and calm high in the air.
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Suddenly—
A glowing blue window appeared right in front of Suyodhana's eyes.
Only he could see the bright, friendly letters sparkling with golden sparks, like little fireworks just for him.
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SYSTEM MESSAGE
Achievement Unlocked
The One Who Bears the Sins of the Kauravas
Reward Granted
+150,000 Karma Points
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New Achievement Unlocked
Breaker of Fate
Reward Granted
+50,000 Karma Points
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Special Title Obtained
Karma Devourer
Passive Skill Unlocked
• Purification Aura
• Karmic Absorption
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Hidden Quest Completed
Restore the Vision of the Blind King
Reward Granted
Divine Item Obtained
Eye of Dharma
Legendary Skill Unlocked
Balance of Karma
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Multiple Rewards Distributed
Divine Gacha Tokens x10
Mythic Gacha Token x1
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System Update
New Function Unlocked
Karma Domain
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The messages kept appearing one after another, fast and bright like happy fireworks exploding inside his mind. Each one sent a warm rush of energy through him, but Suyodhana barely noticed any of it.
Because right then he was somewhere else entirely—deep inside his own thoughts, floating in a quiet place no one else could reach.
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Inside his mind, everything was perfectly silent.
Endless darkness surrounded him like a soft, velvety blanket.
Then, slowly, a figure appeared out of the void.
A tall black silhouette formed, human in shape but feeling ancient and full of hidden power. Its glowing red eyes locked onto Suyodhana with a curious, almost playful stare.
"So…" the voice echoed through the empty space, deep and smooth like rolling thunder far away.
"You are the one, huh?"
The figure tilted its head slightly, as if studying him like an interesting new friend.
"The one this world has chosen to play with destiny."
Suyodhana stayed calm in his meditation pose, breathing steady and heart open.
But the figure laughed softly, the sound warm yet carrying a hint of warning.
"You have done something truly impressive today, little one. Absorbing all those old shadows, healing your father's eyes, changing the path that was written in the stars."
"But remember this."
The shadow leaned closer, its red eyes glowing softer now.
"These happy moments will not last forever. Be prepared. Because the creatures you awakened tonight… the ones you took inside yourself… they will come looking for you one day."
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Suddenly—
Everything shattered like glass under starlight.
The dark space broke apart, and Suyodhana felt himself gently pulled back to the mountain.
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Suyodhana's eyes opened slowly.
The golden light around him faded like the last warm glow of sunset.
His body descended softly from the sky, floating down until he landed gently in someone's strong, loving arms.
His father's arms.
Dhritarashtra held him tightly, the king who had just gained his sight looking at his son for the very first time.
Tears rolled down his face as he brushed a hand through Suyodhana's hair.
"So this…" he whispered softly, voice full of wonder and love, "this is my son… the one who gave me the world to see."
The entire Kuru family rushed forward like a warm wave of joy.
Dushashan hugged them both so tightly it felt like the whole mountain was embracing them.
Vikarna laughed through happy tears, wiping his eyes.
Karna placed a steady hand on Suyodhana's shoulder, his quiet pride shining brighter than any armor.
Queen Gandhari held them all together in her gentle arms, whispering thanks to the heavens.
Questions flew from every direction like excited butterflies.
"What happened up there?"
"How did you do that?"
"What were those shadows?"
"Are you alright, my boy?"
Suyodhana simply smiled, tired but full of peace.
The storm was over.
The fire had done its work.
But something deep inside him knew—it was only the beginning of something even bigger and brighter.
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Far away, in a magnificent chamber decorated with tall golden pillars and glowing sacred symbols that hummed with quiet magic, a young man slowly opened his eyes.
His dark skin glowed faintly in the soft light of oil lamps that floated like friendly stars. His calm smile carried the quiet wisdom of someone who understood the entire world and all its hidden paths.
He stretched his arms lightly and looked toward the distant horizon, where the sacred mountain still sparkled under the moon.
"Well…" he said softly, his voice warm and full of amusement, "looks like my boy has done it."
His eyes sparkled with quiet joy.
"Playing with destiny… talking with karmic creatures… changing the fate of a whole family in one beautiful night."
The mysterious man chuckled lightly, the sound like gentle bells in the breeze.
He stood up slowly, his simple yellow robes moving softly around him as if touched by unseen winds.
He walked toward the open balcony, where the night sky stretched endlessly above.
"I think it is time to meet him."
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