It has become a sort of tradition at this point. It is bad luck for anyone to participate in the same game with the Baron. They have to bow their heads to him in respect or fail.
Not that there aren't people who have managed to defy the Baron. Many people have defied him and succeeded. But a hundred people defy him and fail for each person that succeeds in defying him.
Even though his fans expected his behavior and were looking forward to it, they were uncertain about his chances after it happened. They would have been very disappointed if he had decided to bend the knee, so to speak, but now that he has decided not to, they will abandon him en masse if he fails.
The spectators were happy to see his reaction. Sasha, the amplifier, was also glad. Even the moderator was glad to see it.
