The fighting contest commenced, and all I could do was sit on my throne, watching Christian, who had summoned the courage to face the challenge. On the other side, Charlie's heart was still grieving. He hated Christian and wished he wouldn't win the contest. The contest began, and Christian's opponent started defeating him. Charlie, seated, was laughing as well. Emily, at her seating position with Atlas, was doing the same. On one side, I felt Christian had been defeated already, and on the other side, my heart bled for his recovery.

Suddenly, Christian took up a great challenge and faced his opponent with renewed vigor. He dodged a powerful strike...