The One Who Was Never Chosen

He was Surya Putra Karna— born of the Sun God, yet never chosen by the world. Cast away at birth and denied honor, Karna lived in a society ruled by lineage and divine favor. Though blessed, he was rejected at every turn—by kings, by fate, and by dharma itself. Only one man stood beside him: Duryodhana, who gave him dignity when no one else would. Karna knew his friend walked a path against dharma. He chose him anyway. Not out of ignorance—but loyalty. History remembered Karna as a tragic warrior who fought on the losing side and paid with his life. But at the moment of his death, the gods could no longer ignore what they had denied. Instead of peace, Karna is reborn into another world—one ruled by monsters, blessings, and chosen heroes. With no memories of his past, and powers that awaken only in the face of injustice, he walks forward once more. Unchosen. Unacknowledged. Yet inevitable. This is the story of The One Who Was Never Chosen. (This work is a completely fictional story. While inspired by mythological figures and historical narratives, it does not represent any religious text or historical account. All characters, events, and interpretations are fictional and are not intended to disrespect or offend any beliefs or sentiments.)