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>[A rare in-person appearance from Her Majesty The Queen has the live crowd on edge, but they instantly silence themselves as their Queen begins to speak.]
“Two months ago, I made my return to the ring in singles competition. And at that time, I was... defeated. Mss Julia Widdle, or should I say young ‘Raging Red’ took me to my limits, and then at that time surpassed me. I take nothing away from Miss Red’s victory. I say with all sincerity that I am proud of her and I wished her nothing but the best.”
>[The crowd politely cheers.]
“It should be no surprise to anybody here that I did not wish to take that loss lying down. I did what any professional would do. I trained my body, hardened my resolve, and requested of our company’s head to allow me to once again feel the rush of competition. There is nothing wrong with wanting to push oneself back to the top, especially when being at the top is something one has always known. I may have been born into *a* position, but I have earned *my* reputation.”
“But then, Miss Red could not take that loss. It ate her up inside, causing her to grow cold and bitter, all over a single defeat to an opponent that was on that day better than she. Since our second meeting, I have done what I would do for any of my subjects, especially those the Princess holds in such high regard: I have given Miss Red every opportunity to grow stronger, whether that be via the aid of the Kingdom’s top scientist or indeed its most promising rookie warriors. Miss Red has resorted to name calling, and personal insults on me, my home, my people -- and indeed even my family. This is something that I cannot abide, and I will not stand for.”
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