Kapitel 229: Chapter 229

There was utter silence from the crowd before loud applause sounded, but I didn't get to focus much on that as I felt Zirani appear by my side, her eyes troubled and worried.

"Later," I said mentally. "It's complicated."

I sent her the general rundown of what had occurred, and I could sense through our bond that she had a multitude of questions for both me and the lost queen but after taking a deep breath she stood.

"Get the healers to check them up," she shouted, raising a hand to silence the crowd. She grasped my right arm and thrust it up into the air. "The winner of this bout is Aiden Hawke. Both fought well and put on a good viewing for us all, so give both congratulations and the respect they are due."