"What is there to protect?!" Eldric cooed out, withdrawing his gaze from the Arena, "You know I have been on your side since I was a child. How now will I start caring about her?"
"Good!" King Gathrick praised, sounding satisfied, "You clear the doubt. After the game is over, I will announce your reward. You will be a good example for the rest of the Pack."
Eldric was surprised to hear King Gathrick's merciful act "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will forever serve you."
As they resumed feasting, Guard Klau announced the next stage of the game. "All participants without flags should separate themselves from those with flag and those with flag should form lines according to their flag color."
All the participants started arranging themselves. Elara on the other hand got stuck where she was, the fragment of last year's game played in her head. She trembled, her mind brought to her the scene of how her oldest brother, Aric was killed.