This dramatic turn of events left everyone stunned.
The audience had still been waiting for the next stage of the battle, yet it ended so anticlimactically with a surrender? Even if the Cat Lantern Witch was truly strong, she had not made a genuine offensive move from beginning to end. What did it mean to surrender so early?
Some were dumbfounded, some dissatisfied, and even more broke into loud curses. For a time, the venue was filled with uproar.
However, some contestants who had specifically come down from the upper floors to watch this match showed looks of understanding.
"That Iron Will is certainly decisive." In one corner of the stands, a woman surrounded by phantom drifting petals lounged against the shoulder of a valiant-looking woman in armor.
"Knowing he could not beat Qili, he gave up decisively. Before surrendering, he even displayed some of his strength. It really was the best way to preserve his dignity under the circumstances." The valiant woman paused and looked to her side. "Sini Cui Ze, don't you have any bones?"
Though Kafolian had nagged her, Sini Cui Ze did not move. She continued leaning against her and said in a perfectly matter-of-fact tone, "Alan is on my left and you're on my right. I can't exactly lean on Alan, can I?"
Kafolian drew a deep breath. Rather than argue with Sini Cui Ze, she said, "Since the match is over, we should leave too."
Sini Cui Ze said, "Back at Purification Garden, I remember Angel was with Qili. Do you think he's still in contact with her?"
Kafolian paused. "We've followed Qili through several matches. Have you seen her interact with anyone else?"
"That's true." Sini Cui Ze nodded and looked at the chubby little man seated on her other side. "Come to