This is an open conspiracy.
Their demands had been met and fulfilled by the opponent.
But the dangers and costs that came with this request, they had to bear themselves.
They were just a small figure, while the opponent was a general, and that place was his home ground. Going there to arm-wrestle with him was like an ant picking a fight with an elephant.
Sean Knight wasn't one to act tough. Knowing full well the opponent's strength and still charging head-on wasn't being hard-headed; it was having water in the brain.
The tribal warriors assigned as guards were arranged by Elijah Hastings and others to stay nearby. Sean Knight provided them with excellent treatment – since they were there to protect him, Sean naturally wouldn't be stingy in his expenditure on them.
