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Lucian gave his answer rather quickly, for while he could ponder it the matters that were involved seemed straight forward, “It would be enough to challenge that Knight. The Victor has proven himself several times before in the tournaments so it would be with ease that he does so here again.”
“And that would wipe away the dishonor done upon him?” It was a somewhat leading question and Lucian sensed it was one. But to what ends he could not divine.
So the answer would be simple, “With martial might it would be shown to all that he is a liar. Through the beating he will receive, the Liar Knight will learn his lesson not to raise such rumors of the Sunset Victor.”
Weary eyes focused upon Lucian, “Would this duel be one to the death?”
“N-no.” Lucian felt his heart skip a little bit, “How can it be to the death? Would the Dukes be angry with all involved?”
The Count nodded as if an understand was given to him, “That is why we are here today. As a Peasant you do not understand what honor means for us Nobles. At the very least the man should be challenged in a duel, or if he holds lands a Feud shall be started between your two realms.”
Lucian’s eyes widened a little to those words, “Th-that means war. To pillage, raid, and kill!”
“It is not war, for there is no war between Bretonnians. One does not commit war to trade territories like those in the Empire.” Count Remon clarified before giving a subtle nod, “But it indeed resembles war. The objective of the feud is to find which of you has the blessing of the Lady upon their hearts and become the victor of such trials of warfare between one another. If the Victor of the Sunset Tournament was to come out on top then it shall be known he did not cheat at the event. If the Liar does, then what he spoke was truth and he was no liar.”
“That…”
“You will never understand what Chivalry and Honor means to those born Noble. Make no mistake, your actions have placed upon your person so much honor that you might become ennobled.” The words rang with so much power and might that Lucian could not help but realize the truth of it, “But already you are being robbed of that chance. That is the reason I must teach you if you are to become anything greater than a squire of an injured Knight.”
