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As the Esaal continue their bombardment; you suddenly become inspired. Perhaps there is a way to regain some of your “honor” in their eyes, and to put your skills to use.
<span class="mu-b">”Hold! Commander of the Esaal, I cha- HAUGK!”</span>
As you stood up from your throne, clutching your long metal bar, you suddenly coughed. Right in the middle of your challenge. Why?! Was it because you stood up too fast?!
“Do not worry, your Majesty. The moment I saw you purse your lips and your throat constrict, I switching the broadcast over to an AI generated one of you condemming the attack. I would not allow you to appear weak to your opponents.”
<span class="mu-b">”Thanks but... why? Why now?”</span>
“It is highly unlikely they would have accepted your challenge in exchange for the bombing anyway, my Lord. This is your “punishment” for betraying them. To duel them would require you to return to a more neutral state of affairs between you; if they even would accept. Our rescue fleet is underway.”
