Chapter 110: Musti Yudha vs. Muay Thai
The earthen pot came flying towards Aditya, and he crossed his hands to block it. Upon impact, it shattered to the ground.
Mathew smirked as he brushed the ashes of the burnt parchment from his hand. "Good! So, you know how to fight."
Aditya was visibly shocked. ’What kind of treatment is this? Who throws a pot as a greeting? Is he a madman or a psycho itching for a fight? What if someone else had been here? They could have been seriously injured..’
He couldn’t understand why the emperor trusted this man, let alone how he can expect to discuss his confidential plans with this mad man.
Sensing Aditya’s confusion, Mathew continued, his thick voice cold and scrutinising. "I know why you came here. The emperor has asked me a favour to help you out. But I am not obligated to help you, am I?"
Turning his back, Mathew pushed the table to the end corner of the room, clearing more space between them.
He took a stance clearing his intent. "Come and beat me, and I shall answer your curiosity. Or stay right there and forget it. Will you?"
Aditya’s expression hardened. He took a fast look on Mathew’s imposing figure which was more taller than him even though his own height was not less compared to Mathew’s edge.(~a/n: around 6 feet).
His muscles gleamed under those ragged robes under flickering torch light and his stance gave Aditya a feeling to not take him lightly. Yet, another troubling thought nagged at him, ’what if the Emperor had sold me out to provoke such violence? But why..’
Despite the seeming lack of sense, Aditya felt compelled to confront Mathew, to unravel these doubts and meet the challenge he presented head-on.
Aditya entered the chamber cautiously, never taking his eyes off Mathew. Mathew, in turn, maintained his stance, inviting Aditya into his domain and matching his readiness. They circled each other, anticipating the first one to move.
Without warning, Mathew lunged forward, aiming a fist at Aditya’s face. Aditya swiftly dodged to the side, responding with a quick jab to Mathew’s ribs. The blow landed solidly, but Mathew showed little reaction, launching into a rapid flurry of punches.