Chapter 148: Thunderous Justice
The air in the grand hall of Kampalyam crackled with tension. One after another, the kings who had wronged their kingdoms, neglected their duties, or dishonored their people lined up before Draupadi. Each had witnessed the consequences of the previous king's arrogance, yet none could avoid facing the Queen's justice.
Draupadi's voice rang through the hall like thunder, shaking the very foundations of the palace. "Why are you all kings?!" she bellowed, her fiery gaze sweeping over the trembling rulers. "Useless! Wasteful! Brainless fools! How dare you call yourselves leaders when you lack even the basic wisdom to govern with fairness?!"
One by one, she delivered her justice, her open palm meeting their faces with a resounding slap. Each time, the imprint of her hand marked their cheeks, a physical reminder of their failure to uphold their responsibilities. The kings recoiled in fear and shame, their confidence shattered under the weight of Draupadi's wrath.
As Draupadi continued to berate the kings, calling out their foolishness and stupidity, the Pandavas stood at the back of the hall, watching with wide eyes. They could feel the intensity of her anger, a force so powerful it seemed to vibrate through the entire court.
Yudhishthira, usually calm and composed, leaned toward Bhima and whispered, "I’ve never seen her this furious. We must tread carefully, or we might find ourselves at the receiving end of that fury."
Bhima, usually fearless, nodded with an uncharacteristic hint of nervousness in his eyes. "I would rather face a thousand enemies in battle than be scolded by her like this."
Arjuna, always quick to make light of a situation, whispered back, "Her words hit harder than any arrow I could ever shoot. We’d better not do anything to provoke her."
Nakula and Sahadeva exchanged worried glances. Nakula muttered under his breath, "We must be the wisest of all husbands to avoid her thunderous justice."
Sahadeva, agreeing wholeheartedly, added, "Wisdom and caution—let that be our guiding light."
As Draupadi continued to dispense her justice, her voice rising with each scolding, the Pandavas grew more silent, watching with a mix of awe, fear, and respect. Draupadi was not just their wife—she was the embodiment of righteousness, a queen who demanded accountability and fairness from those in power.
And in that moment, they realized once again just how fortunate they were to have her by their side—powerful, passionate, and unyielding in her pursuit of justice.
