Perseus walked up to Hectus who stood in shame for his actions which were a disgrace to his face before the people and asked that he retreat and fight another day but Hectus would not back down upon all his pleading. Hectus charged forward against Perseus again, thinking Perseus must have been worn out and fainting as a result of the strength he exhausted in confrontation with the tigress lying dead few meters away; but Perseus is indeed designed for days of evil and fierceness of the wrath of any man that he advanced towards Hectus. As they approached each other, the force with which they collided, made the clashing swords they held sparkle in deep combat. It continued for minute and half until Perseus putted an end to Hectus madness by smashing his blade in twine and knocking it off his