Chapter 103: Asuras involved (1/2)

”Thank Lady Parvati...” Aadityapal collapsed on the ground and sighed.

Ashoka turned to Alex, ”Brother, what is this about?”

Alex didn't respond directly and instead asked another question, ”Ashoka, do you know of any methods a mortal could use to manipulate others through their mannerisms, and even vocal tone?”

Ashoka seemed rather stricken-aback by this unexpected question and pondered a bit over it.

He then gave Alex a rather conclusive reply, ”Usually, I would doubt it to be divine aid, but no god under the jurisdiction of Lady Parvati would dare use their powers for these intents, so I believe it to be a spell of an Asura family.”

'Asuras?' Alex was unfamiliar with the meaning of it, but the word seemed to roughly mean 'Demigod'.

”Why would an Asura grant such powers to a mortal?” Alex was still a bit puzzled.

Ashoka seemed to have reasoning of his own and stood up.

He leaned on the trunk of a large tree behind him and cleared his throat.

”I do not have any knowledge of western lands, but here, whether mortal or divine, any creature's soul holds extreme importance and value, since we are all composed of Brahma.”

Aadityapal stood up and approached Alex, staying by his side. The latter was listening attentively to Ashoka's explanation.

”Asuras are the bridge between mortals and us gods, yet they are not immortal. When they deal with humans, it is oftentimes for the intent of capturing their souls to extend their own lives.”

Alex understood and interjected, ”I believe I've met a similar creature in the past, who used her powers to inspire fear and reverence in mortals and then use them for her own benefit.”

He took out Prometheus and pointed at the ruby.

”Though, she only exists in the form of this ruby now.”

Since Ashoka was willing to share information with him, Alex did the same.

”I am aware that many such creatures roam the land, in the case of Asuras, they aren't always malevolent, but I tend to be skeptical of their intentions,” Ashoka added his own feelings on the matter.

However, it seemed he wished to get back to his meditation, so they bid goodbyes and parted ways again as swiftly as they met.

'It is going to be a problem during the competition if Ayush just orders Aadit to give up, and the latter listens to him due to that power of his,' Alex's head circled with many possible scenarios.

But no matter which one, it seemed there was only one possible solution.

'Training mental fortitude is an extremely lengthy process and there is absolutely no way it could be done in 4 days.....'

Alex realized that Ranya and Aarush probably had preparations for such predicaments through the training of the gods, but Aadityapal wouldn't be able to get that in such a short amount of time.

”Aadit?”

They were walking down a wide corridor, and Alex halted and turned to the prince.

The latter also stopped in his tracks and awaited his words.

”Would you be fine with slightly cheating in the competition?” Alex had a plan in mind.

Aadityapal seemed reluctant, and he rubbed his own head.

”It's just a temporary blessing, to enhance your mental fortitude,” If the prince wasn't willing, he would accept that, but it would be extremely inconvenient for him to compete if his willpower stayed as fickle as it was when Ayush visited them.

”Yes!”

Alex nodded and placed his hand on the prince's head.

His appearance changed and took on some of Athena's traits.

Then, he slowly circulated his Faith Energy into Aadityapal's body with the intent of blessing him.