Jacob and Prince Eric eyed each other carefully. Months have already passed by since King Stefan appointed them to be military partners. The King ordered both men never to go easy on each other in their matches. As a matter of fact, he even told them to give each other the hardest possible time.
Their sparring matches and other contests had become a spectacle to the royal family and the nobles alike, even to the masses. This fight was not an exemption. It was being held in a stadium where several people could see.
They already had a total of more than a hundred spars and contests in those months that passed. Both of them already knew each of their weaknesses and strengths and did their best to outwit each other every time. Prince Eric always moved the fastest while Jacob strategized every attack. The results of their matches also vary. At times, Prince Eric wins. Sometimes, it would be a draw. But MOST of the time, Jacob wins.
