Arm Wrestling

In the midday heat, Ning walked past the bustling city until he reached the shore on the other side of the island. 

Far along the sea, he could see quite a few ships roaming the bay, but none dared to come on close to the shore.

Had Ning not known that there was the Royal Palace on the shore here, he would certainly have been confused why there was an open area in the sea here.

The palace looked more like a beach house than a palace. Since it was built on a small cove surrounded by cliffs, it had its own natural barrier of entry.

Ning walked up to the gate and showed his letter of introduction. "I'm from the Circle. I'm here because I was requested," he told the guard.

The guards quickly relayed the information to the king and Ning was allowed entry.

A bare-chested, tanned butler walked out and brought Ning in. Ning was rather surprised at the muscles on the butler. He was more bodybuilder than servant.