The moonlight bathed the gardens of Hastinapura in a silver glow, casting an ethereal light over the preparations taking place within the palace. The atmosphere was a mix of anticipation and determination as the characters braced themselves for the upcoming challenges. Their recent efforts had yielded some positive results, but the threat of Manora’s influence continued to loom large.

Shivani, Advika, and Karna met in the palace’s strategy room, reviewing the latest intelligence reports and discussing their next moves. The air was thick with the weight of their responsibilities and the urgency of the situation.