"Seems like using the laws is mentally straining. Otherwise, why would that guy look terrible?" Taking notes while watching the fight, Clifford understood why Eve quit using her laws after the first failure and switched to elements instead. However, the Flame Apostle didn't think the same way and kept deflecting her attacks with the barrier he formed around himself until his fatigue became obvious to the spectators, including Clifford.
"Another idiot sticking to defense instead of using his strength. His loss would be better than allowing him to participate in the tournament." Clifford recalled a previous contestant who kept blocking Reymond instead of attacking. The battle continued at the same pace, with the guy straining himself more while Eve slowly pushed him back with her pure strength until his body was riddled with injuries he couldn't handle.
