In The Rule of Power, any outcome was accepted, even a brutal death, but there was no need for it as simply admitting defeat in the most ordinary battle was more than enough.
"I give up."
Fromund's words spread across the arena like a thunderous blast, eliciting all sorts of reactions.
Someone smiled contentedly, crossing his arms over his chest.
"Hah, that's honorable, that's a fair outcome. If Adam Vinter hadn't started fighting against Nirosh Marzo, he would've finished Fromund. He won the moment Fromund passed out."
The others were not as talkative, maintaining silence, they wanted to savor the moment since it would be a long time before they could see a similar fight again.
"Excellent... This fight was clearly worth coming in the ninth wing. Indeed, spectacular."
But... if some agreed with the outcome of the fight, some were not happy with the result.
