Loud Drums rivaled the excited roars of the audience. The tribesmen were ready. They wanted to see if their chosen prince was really worthy of the throne. The Challengers circled their opponent with deliberate and menacing steps. Noah on the other hand, stood still while he let them test him. He wanted them to see who they were facing because he wouldn't make this fight easy. Just as they were testing their king, Noah, too, was studying his subjects. He wanted to see what position they could hold in his court and what contribution they could offer his tribe. All of this will be determined through this fight.
Two of the challenges attacked him immediately, and Noah instinctively blocked them. His deadly claws were enough to send them flying and plummeting down the dirt. Even a trio of three-marked beastmen couldn't touch him. The difference in marking was clear here. But that soon blurred when Alan faced him.
