Audi laughed. "You idiot! Why would I fight you to the death? Judge, I demand—"
Kirk clenched his fists. As expected, this sinister cult leader had been stubbornly targeting the Contractors all along, and he had no intention of cooperating. If he fought with all his strength, exhausting his abilities and trump cards against the opposing gladiators, that would at least mean he had no plans to target the other Contractors for the moment. But Audi had no intention of fighting at all. He had killed the Giant only to get its heart. By surrendering and preserving his strength, he would leave the other six Gods of War to wear down Kirk and the others, along with their abilities and trump cards. His despicable plan to seize the opportunity to launch a Sneak Attack, kill them, and loot their bodies was obvious. His shameless behavior had crossed Kirk's interests and bottom line. Kirk could no longer hold back his murderous intent!
"Silence!!!" Uncle Ben Laden's face was flushed with emotion. He roared, then shouted to the entire crowd, "I am a devout believer in God! Six of my brothers died because of this blood feud's treacherous betrayal! I am willing to swear the sacred Mars Oath with my life and blood! I will fight this blood feud to the death! People of Marseille! You're tired of cowards surrendering. The Dionysia Festival demands sacred combat! A brutal fight to the death! A glorious end! Judges, I request that the surrender clause be abolished! No one! No one will leave this arena alive! Except the one who claims the final glory!"
The entire arena fell silent. Then a child's voice rang out: "No surrender! Glory!"
"Glory!!"
"We demand glory!!!"
"Cowards from Capus, get out of Marseille! This is the domain of true