"Very well, your father Hermes is also a deity well-versed in music theory, let's see how much you have learned as his son."
Apollo nodded and smiled in agreement, his demeanor was calm, but his words betrayed a superior's test towards a junior.
Clearly, in the eyes of this god of arts, the little lamb before him was merely looking for a reason to learn from him and had no qualification to compete with him on equal footing.
The so-called "challenge" and "victory" were thus out of the question.
As such, he did not mention what would happen after the victory.
While these actions were exactly what Pan had hoped for, Apollo's inherent pride still left the pastoral god seething with resentment.
Just wait, you'll regret this!
While Pan inwardly scoffed, he maintained a humble demeanor and pulled out his most prized musical instrument from his bosom.
It was the pan flute called "Syrinx," made of reeds.