Mr. Kade was preparing his son with armor to protect him from Sora's counterattack. Cayden was surprised as his father always took Sora's side from her childhood. So he thought why he is caring for him so much? But he got the answers immediately.
"Just focused on your attack, son. Try to attack as fast as you can with all your force. She will not attack you with her power, but if she did then just surrender yourself!", came the response from his father with no expression which shocked him from his bones.
"What are you talking father! After you, I am the best swordsman of our kind! How does a fragile girl like her will able to compete with me! Once she will be lost I will not ask her to surrender her power, I will ask her hand in marriage, so she will be mine with all her powers!", he was smiling sheepishly.
"You will know soon. This armor will not protect you from her for more time so just focused on her every move. She can be as fast as a cheetah! That is what I can tell you. And do not see in her eyes while attacking, you will not able to figure out what next attack will come to you! It can divert your attention.", he tried to make him understand and filled him with all the tips. Cayden was surprised by his father's worry about him. He was always proud of him but today he is showing sympathy for him as if he is going to lose it from the beginning. He was confident about his skills and he was doing it from childhood and he never lost in par.
In the morning after breakfast, everybody gathered in a big open space which was behind the mansion which was designed for such competitions only. Sora's parents, sister, and relatives took a place with enthusiasm as after a long time they will see her skills. Especially other authoritative people were excited if she will use her powers or only depend on her skill set.
When Cayden came to the battleground center everybody cheered for him including all his comrades and his father's acquaintance who were interested to pull Sora down from her throne! All ladies who were head over heels for him also joined the crowd to cheer him up!
When Sora returned from her meditation she asked for Aryan who is her best friend since childhood. She never kept anything from him. And he is the one who can tell what she is thinking given in a situation. He knew her every skill and how she is in every move. He is the only one who has walked with her throughout her life. But for her business purpose, she asked him to let her go alone, and as he respects her decision he allowed her. So when Sora asked him, he immediately came to help her.
"Sora, are you okay? After the party, I did not get a chance to talk to you! I know it will be hard for you to tolerate all of this but it's fine if you don't want to fight with them. Are you sure you want to let them know about what you can do? And...", he started asking her nonstop questions when Sora sighed and looked at him. He stopped immediately and waited for her to talk.
"How are you Aryan? I am sorry too, we did not get the chance to talk after the party.", Sora smiled and asked him in her soft voice.
"I am good Sora! I am just worried about...them!", he massaged his temples.
Sora chuckled knowing how Aryan knows her in and out. She nodded. Aryan started to proceed with armor for her but she rejected.
"No need!", Sora does not opt for armor.
"En...okay at least take this Sword, It's very sharp and can cut anything with less force!", Aryan was excited!
"No, give me the bluntest one which will not at all shine!", Sora demanded.
After this Aryan just smirked at her meaningfully understanding what she is up to, and Sora rolled her eyes after his action!
Note New entry: Aryan meaning noble, superior, or high-born.