When Victor and Philipe started walking, each to one side of the training ground, Aria looked at Rufie, concerned about the situation unfolding in front of them, and Rufie nodded, understanding what Aria wanted to do.
"Philipe, you know that's not necessary. We're colleagues, and we don't need to settle our differences with duels," Aria argued, approaching Philipe while opening her arms to gesture.
Philipe shook his head negatively. "Duels are a tradition in this world, and if Victor also wants to be treated like someone from this world in the future, he needs to start understanding that. This will be a lesson for him."
Victor shrugged at Rufie's attempt to convince him not to duel.
"Philip started it, I can't go back. Besides, it won't be a real duel. It'll just be a demonstration of skills." Victor replied.
Eadric and Roy watched the scene with concern, but when Eadric seemed inclined to say something, Roy said:
