Chapter 10: New Encounters (2/2)

The monk behind him looked at me with an apologizing expression on his face, as if he knew this would happen. He stepped up and told him ”I'm Padmapani, this is Aadityapal, we are emissaries from the domain of Ashoka. Please forgive this young one's actions, he hasn't seen too much of the world”

Alex nodded and looked at the monk's eyes when he noticed the depth and glow they had, a characteristic of people who have ascended mortality.

The young man, after bickering for a while about how he was superior to everything else, asked Alex in an insolent tone ”And who are you?!”.

The way he spoke to him really made him want to slap the young man but he restrained himself, although due to the provocation he answered confidently ”I am the demi-god Alex, son of Athena and grandson of the King of Gods, Zeus”

The monk behind the young man didn't look too surprised, it seemed there an implicit understanding between the two of them that they were both not ordinary people. The young man, however, glared at him with competitive eyes and stated ”That's just perfect. I came here to challenge you weaklings anyways, who dare call themselves 'gods'. If you're really a god, then accept my challenge for a duel of fists”

Alex was surprised at the man's words. Either arrogance overtook his brain or he was confident in being able to battle a god. Anyways, after using the name of Olympus, he wouldn't back down and let their reputation be stained because of him. He went out of the restaurant and found a spacious street and called for the man named 'Aadityapal'.

The two stared at each other before Aadityapal made the first move. He was quite fast and each of his steps made a dent on the ground, showing his strength. Alex was a bit surprised but he didn't let the other's fist reach him as he stepped back. Aadityapal, however, looked ready for such a situation as he threw a kick at Alex.

At this short of a distance, Alex knew he couldn't evade so he parried instead. The kick hit his arms and he was pushed back a few steps. It really hurt and he was already getting ready for another attack but this time, Alex ran with incredible speed towards Aadityapal and tackled him, throwing him on the ground a few meters ahead.

Just as they were about to continue, golden letters appeared in the air and formed a round translucent cage around the young man, making him grit his teeth and look at the direction it came from.

It was the monk, who introduced himself as Padmapani. He came to his side and whispered in his ears ”Thank you for not hurting him” It seemed he misunderstood. Alex decided to accept this misunderstanding as it didn't seem right to lose to a mortal.

Padmapani then released the cage on Aadityapal, who was acting like a mad beast, and took the young man from his shoulders, instantly calming him down.

”Alex, huh? I'll remember you! Just you wait until next time” He kept screaming like a child, it was rather annoying. The monk Padmapani waved his hands in goodbye to Alex and he did the same and they went on their way.

Alex wanted to finish his food but he no longer had an appetite so he made his way back to the consul's mansion, in the meantime thinking about what just happened and this strong enemy or rival he made today.