Andar breathed in deeply, smelling the tangy smell of his blood as he straightened his head, and looked ahead, before cupping his fists and bowing, "I pay my respect to the Steward and the other Majesty, I apologize for my rudeness of not recognizing your eminence."
The Mountains replied to him and Andar heard the voice of the Steward and he gasped in pain, it was like thunder blasting beside his ears but he could keep his thinking clear and understand the words being spoken,
"Andar Erikson, I'm aware of the reason you came to me, and I will permit it, not only that, I will reward you if you can take the first position in all the tests. You should also know that if you succeed you will elevate the prestige of our Tower among all the rest, and your title as Number One Under Heaven would not be contested."