After Kipkemboi's return to the academy the others asked him where he had been the past five days , he explained to his friends in detail and how he wanted to increase the two cavemen's strength.
His friends then told him that there was no rest for him as the following day a tournament would be held. The four kings would be present each to choose a student of their liking for further specialisation in their kingdoms and those who failed had to repeat or train harder for the next competition the next day.