Valdis jumped back as Laiv lay sprawled on the ground. Unlike Laiv, this time Valdis did not attack immediately but allowed Laiv to stand up first. Meanwhile, the entire podium was silent until one of the spectators shouted, "Long live Prince Valdis!"
From that single cheer, the previously silent audience returned to cheering. They once again voiced their support, with some even whispering to each other.
"It turns out that Prince Valdis is not weaker than Prince Laiv," they whispered.
"That's right," added another spectator.
"That was an extraordinary counterattack from Prince Valdis," exclaimed the announcer. "Now the battle is getting even more exciting! Who will win this first fight?!"
As the spectators cheered, Valdis calmly said to Laiv, "It looks like your luck has run out, Laiv."
"What do you know?!" Laiv stood up, wiping the blood from his mouth. "I will finish you!"