To Stanley, victory belonged to the strong.
Since he wasn't Leslie's match and would have died at her hands, there was nothing more to say.
But Leslie had shown mercy!
He couldn't remember having any connection with Leslie and didn't think of her as someone who would be merciful.
Meanwhile, the spectators, who had been watching the battle, stared wide-eyed at Leslie, who now held her spear pointed at Stanley's forehead, their breaths almost held in suspense.
Just moments ago, the two had been evenly matched, the situation intense and deadlocked. How had it suddenly shifted to an overwhelming victory for Leslie?
The tip of her spear was so close to Stanley's forehead that just an inch further would have pierced his skull.
After their initial astonishment, the onlookers shared the same thought as Stanley.
Leslie had chosen not to deliver the fatal blow at the critical moment.
It seemed like she was deliberately sparing Stanley.
