When the Elder of the Sky Alliance arrived at the City Lord's Mansion, he encountered Bernardo and others leaving, but it was already too late.
More importantly, it was unclear whether it was Bernardo and his company who had spread the news in advance, or if someone did so deliberately; either way, the news that Bernardo was to represent the Mairente Family in a challenge against Rocky had become known to everyone.
In the eyes of Bernardo and his companions, this was naturally a good thing. They were representing the family, after all, and to drive out Rocky, who represented the Sky Alliance, was a matter of great honor!
