Lord Rat Vs Dark Hero, Part 6

The entire room was silent for a moment, listening to the bold statement. Then a low whisper began to spread through the ranks of the Ratfolks. Even those with hazy gazes looked at each other in confusion. The surprising statement slightly lifted the confusion from their minds.

Frey noticed this great detail. The words Vault spoke carried some kind of power. Power strong enough that he can feel the subsequent rumbling. It wasn't strong enough to affect him, but still he feels it.

When she had spoken to Yurzi earlier, she had explained to Frey that the Scritt clan had a tradition of a ritual challenge. When one of the clan leaders considered the Clan Lord unworthy, they could challenge him in ritual combat. For this, they could choose a representative, a champion if necessary. Well, not all of the council members were combatants.