In a fleeting moment, Maximus took a championship medal from the Attendant's hand.
Gowes respectfully bowed his head, allowing Maximus to hang it around his neck personally.
"May the Danu Goddess bless you!" Maximus offered his blessing.
"Thank you, Leader!" Gowes once again bowed respectfully and then left.
The next team member stepped forward...
After Gowes left Maximus' sight, he finally picked up the medal to examine it closely. It was no different from the championship medals of previous years, all cast in brass, double the size of regular copper coins, and felt quite heavy in hand.
The front of the medal bore an engraving of the Danu Goddess Statue, with an inscription "Divine Bless the Champion" below; the back featured a portrait of Leader Maximus, the only difference being a "4th Edition" inscription below. The designs on the medal were exquisite, the texture polished smoothly and finely, imbued with a sacred significance, making Gowes reluctant to part with it.
