'He should have thanked the Rassec, too,' Khan thought, watching soldiers escort an ecstatic Moses into the arena's interiors.
Unlike Alice, Moses would remain on Baoway longer to receive Khan's tutoring. His family had prepared suitable quarters, but the arrangements needed tweaking depending on how many of Moses' relatives decided to stay with him.
Once the arena's doors closed, Khan had the entire stage for himself. Every camera and eye pointed at him, waiting for the announcement that would officially end the lengthy tournament.
Khan decided to take a silent moment to build expectations and mentally summarize his achievements. The tournament had definitely succeeded in improving his status and popularity. Its rewards, opportunities, and audience were also bound to make the entire Global Army beg for more, but Khan focused on different aspects.
