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The Badnikers' Council of Elders rarely gathered in one place. Most were occupied with their own duties, but the blessing ceremony was a grand enough event to bring them all together.
After the ceremony, most elders returned to their responsibilities, leaving only five in the Trial Room.
"Luan won," declared Agenor Badniker, who had called today's meeting. "It wasn't just a victory—it was a complete triumph."
"The result is surprising," remarked another elder. "Hector couldn't fully demonstrate his abilities."
"Even so, the outcome remains unchanged," Agenor replied.
Surprisingly, someone interjected, "Still, I think that Luan's fighting style is questionable."
Agenor turned to the speaker. "What?"
"He deliberately provoked Hector, focused on defense, and used words to unsettle him. It wasn't a fair fight," the elder continued.
"It was fair and square," Agenor countered, smiling. "Listen, Zenon."
"Yes?" asked the middle-aged man called Zenon.
"Do you think this is the Goodspring family?" Agenor snapped.
Zenon's expression hardened.
"In a match, winning or losing is everything," Agenor said. "Of course, poisoning an opponent before a duel or giving them a rusty sword would be despicable. But provoking, focusing on defense, and disrupting their composure...
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