Chapter 90: Chandra and Aarush (1/2)

”Ashoka, I think you do realize the events that will ensue after you abdicate?” Ashoka didn't seem like a dense person, and Alex knew he was probably aware of the imperial court drama that was happening.

”Of course, but it's inevitable, and truthfully, I don't have much affection for my children, and I don't even know most of their names.” Ashoka gave out his honest thoughts and his eyebrows folded together.

'I'm not in the position to give my opinion...' Alex realized he was but a stranger and it would be meddlesome to speak on issues he didn't know much about, much less understand.

With that, silence permeated through the courtyard, and it was a beautiful and peaceful night in the palace.

”Alex, where do you wish to stay for the night?”

”There are many rooms in this palace, but there are also a few other dozen palaces in the estate if you wish to spend the night in any of those.”

'What a humble brag..' Alex felt the weight of poverty upon him...

”I'll just wait for Hermes to come back first.” Alex waved his hands.

He then looked around.

The still and shallow waters of the pond reflected the moonlight perfectly.

However, a black dot upon that same moon broke the reflection.

The black dot was approaching their direction, and soon enough, Alex could distinguish the dot with his eyesight.

It was a three-wheeled red chariot, and clearly not the one that Hermes was using.

The chariot was drawn by three white-winged horses, and upon the two seats, two men were riding it.

One such man had an extraordinary appearance and demeanor.

He had long black hair and clear honest eyes. His clothing consisted of a light red fabric and heavy gold jewelry on top.

Even his headwear was a golden crown, and on the center of the crown, a crescent symbol arched.

'He's....glowing?!” Alex thought it was a trick of his eyes, but just as the moon glowed in the night sky, the man was glowing.

The other man looked more ordinary, but Alex perceived that he had a collected demeanor and each of his movements, down to the way his fingers folded, seemed perfect and calculated.

Ashoka looked to the chariot and exclaimed, ”Oh, that's Chandra!”

”Chandra?” Alex found the name unfamiliar and lamented over his lack of knowledge.

”God of the moon and vegetation.” Ashoka concisely explained it to him.

”Isn't he the same god that is offering training to one of your children?” Alex suddenly recalled that Aadityapal mentioned that a certain brother of his, Aarush, was under the training of a 'Chandra'.

”You mean, Aarush? Yes.” Ashoka nodded.

When they finished their discussion, the chariot reached the point of hovering around the courtyard, and slowly landed on the grass.

The three, winged horses folded their wings and went to sleep.

Chandra, the glowing god, exited the chariot, and as soon as he placed his feet upon the grass, vegetation sprouted and grew and the smell of chlorophyll filled the surroundings.

'What's with all of these glowing gods? Why don't we glow....' Alex was childishly frustrated and decided to file a complaint to Zeus when he got back to Olympus.

'I probably can't even talk to Grandfather, let alone file a complaint...' Alex was taken by his own monologue and ignored the two incoming guests.

Aarush also exited the carriage and walked up to Ashoka.