Slayer turned Saviour

Imlie's concerned feelings...

Everyone moved towards the training grounds where King had made the facilities for the contest. They had changed into the lighter clothes appropriate and suitable for the contest. All the helping staff and some guards have come to watch the match. Rathores always held such contests in family to have fun time and even helping staff were asked to enjoy it.

King went in the middle and announced, "We have two Squads: Squad 1 includes Prince Aditya, my lovely daughter Imlie and yours truly. A squad which I tell you is definitely going to win."King bowed down while smirking at Queen Ananya. All the guards clapped and cheered for them.

Queen cleared her throat. King raised his hand and cheering stopped, "Now I introduce you to Squad 2, that has my dear Queen Ananya, his mother's son Prince Aryan and my estranged daughter Princess Arpita; the squad that has to accept defeat today." King grimaced at Princess Arpita because he was still sulking at the fact that she did not join his side.

Queen and Prince Aryan shook their head at King's unique way of introducing while Princess yelled, "I love you the most papa."

"Yes I can see your love now that you are standing by your mother's side." King replied.

Queen told his son, "Sometimes I wonder who is the child here. Arpi or your father?"

"Definitely Papa." Prince rolled his eyes.

"So let us begin the contest. First round will be Archery contest. From each Squad, one member will compete in this round. There is a target board there. You will be given five chances each. Whoever hits the bulls eye for the maximum times, will win this round." All the audiences cheered at that.

"But...there will be a condition. The target board will keep rotating and you have to hit the target while riding horse.So who will complete first from each team?" King announced.

"I will go." Prince Aditya announced. He looked at Aryan and saw that his hands were injured and bleeding. This means he would not be able to hit properly.

You are going to lose today Rathore.

"I am going from our side." Prince Aryan announced.

"Fine. Both of yours horses are there. Be prepared." King told them.

They moved to get their bows and arrows along with the horse.

Imlie saw Prince Aryan riding on his horse on the ground with his bows and arrows. She did not realise she was staring at him.

King sat beside her and spoke, "We have a tough competition Imlie beta. Prince Aditya is good. I have seen him in few contests. But Aryan is on another level. He might not have much knowledge when it comes to love but when it comes to analytical and fighting skills..."

"No one can match him.I know papa." Imlie completed the sentence still looking at Aryan. "He has won every contest there is amongst all kingdoms, be it archery or fencing, as a matter of fact physical fights too. He is always one step ahead of his opponents in analysis . I know" she spoke still in a trance in one go.

King looked at her with amused expressions. He smiled to himself. Then he saw Queen who has taken out sword and was practising with Princess Arpita.

"Beta, I know you are charmed by your husband but remember he is your opponent at this moment. We have to win."

Imlie broke out of her trance and smirked, "Do not worry so much papa. If he is that good then I am a warrior too. I am not giving up without a fight."

"That is the confidence I love. After all you are Samarth's da..." he was talking excitedly when suddenly he stopped.