Zeke's words were met with a temporary silence, soon interrupted by a single clap echoing through the hall. All eyes turned to Veer Varun, the person responsible. The old man had a pleased smile on his face as he addressed the crowd.

“Excellent, excellent. It seems both parties have willingly agreed to the Yuddha. It has been quite a while since the sacred duel was called, and it would be my honor to host this event. I invite all of you to stay and watch.”

Zeke regarded the man dubiously. He hadn't exactly agreed willingly to the fight, and Jaihar's challenge sounded nothing like a noble duel or sacred tradition. It had seemed more like the taunting of a backstreet hooligan.

However, the word Yuddha was something he had come across before. He just couldn’t remember where exactly.

[Notice]

The Yuddha is a traditional conflict resolution method in Korrovan, employed when influential houses or groups cannot resolve disputes through other means. In essence, it is a fight to the death. Before the duel, both parties state their terms and select a champion to represent them. Champions must be legitimate representatives of their respective houses, with no servants or slaves permitted. The fight takes place publicly, with spectators serving as witnesses to ensure the terms are upheld.