Metamorphosis

Obtaining answers didn't change Khan's routine. The tournament kept his schedule packed, and there was a limit to how many party invitations he could dodge. The nights after the battles required his presence, and he felt compelled to attend to them.

Luckily for Khan, things weren't as bad as his worst predictions. The noble representatives and other members of the wealthy families could get annoying to entertain. Still, Monica was always with him, and Tlexicpalli and the Thilku Lords often created fun diversions. Moreover, those events mainly showered Khan with compliments, making them easier to endure.

Of course, the mandatory attendance at the parties didn't completely hinder Khan from focusing on his primary goal. Those events could last until morning, but Khan always excused himself earlier, often using the need for privacy with Monica as a justification. He occasionally reached his bed with her, but his training got in the way most nights.