Only Gustav and Vera truly knew what had gone down and how Lown wouldn't really be affected to that extent by the toxin due to her current level of strength.
'First step accomplished,' A smirk appeared on Gustav's face as he thought.
It was quite an easy match up contradictory to what everyone thought. This was due to the fact that Vera was only faking the hardship and could have won with ease. Not that she was physically stronger or anything, but Vera had already infected Lown with her parasite one month back.
She could have easily made use of it from the start allowing Lown to lose easily, but that would have been suspicious, which was why Gustav came up with the battle plan for her to act out.
The weakening when she was trapped by the plant and the paralysis were actually Vera's doing.
Now that this was over and done with, the only other battle Gustav was interested in was the one with Glade and Havrina.
