"While we wait, why don't we choose a random person from the crowd to play with me?" Syryn asked the mer king. Looking askance at the purple tailed mer, Syryn added, "Since you're so afraid to play."
The crowned mer seethed. Why should he gamble his life away? There was no prize to be won. The kingdom was his regardless of whatever nonsense the human was spewing. Prophecy or not, only a mer was the rightful ruler to Silisia. While breath remained in him, the mer refused to entertain the idea of letting a human rule Silisia, the most prosperous of all mer kingdoms.
To save face, the mer king's tongue began to loosen. "You have nothing to lose by playing this game because you are dead anyway when it's all said and done. I don't participate in deals and take on challenges that favour my opponent."
Syryn acknowledged the King's response with a nod. "I see what you mean, your majesty."
