After John emerged victorious in the match and Rex had recovered somewhat from his exhaustion and pain, they both approached Sir Vincent for guidance concerning the bout.
"First and foremost, John, I must commend you on your cunning and astuteness during the match. You astutely observed that Rex possessed spear experience, which could have placed you at a disadvantage. However, by utilizing your intelligence, you managed to overcome him," Sir Vincent praised John with a serene smile before continuing:
"At the outset, you fearlessly engaged in an exchange of hit for a hit during the initial clash. Had you hesitated and withdrawn your sword at that moment, the outcome of the match would have been markedly different."
