Adam's response was confident and wasn't particularly provocative, but it angered his opponent who seemed to care greatly about his image and felt mocked in front of such a large audience.
Staying calm, not wanting to display what he was feeling, he glared at Adam, clearly intending to severely injure him in their battle that prohibited killing and dealing permanent injuries when avoidable.
However, with such things being subjective, getting away with injuring one's opponent was very easy, which was why they examined participants before they could take part.
Unfortunately for him, Adam enjoyed crushing arrogant little brats like him the most.
"You may begin!"
As soon as the Branch Master commenced the battles, the entire arena fell silent, with most of the observers' eyes glued onto the stage Adam was standing on.