The contest
With Hermes joining in on the training, the day-long training was more effective than ever and the prince made incredible leaps in his martial arts and scholarly understanding.
Then, time flew by fast, and here, the three of them were gathered in the training courtyard, on the eve of the contest.
Aadityapal walked towards the two gods in slow steps and halted in front of them.
Unexpectedly, he kowtowed to them and thanked them earnestly.
"I would have never achieved this level without Master and Lord Hermes, I cannot thank you enough."
Hermes shrugged and kept silent.
Alex made the prince stand up and he sharply looked at him in the eye.
"The best way to thank us is to show all that you've learned tomorrow," Alex bluntly said.
Aadityapal nodded repeatedly and a teardrop slowly slithered its way down his face.