“If we’re going to give them another chance because of this, we can also assume that all the provincial champions from our side lost because they were bought off.”
“We’d be able to get more people to join if that’s the case, right?’
“But what’s the point? We won’t be able to finish the damn fight even after three whole years!”
“Zoe is the Maiden of India too!”
“Since she thinks she’s inferior compared to Harvey and admitted defeat, then that should’ve been it.”
“That’s her choice!”
“We can’t just rob her of that!”
“Besides, if we’re really going to investigate anything, shouldn’t we start with the young talents’ poisoning first?”
“If there’s not even an order to this, how do you suppose we can remain impartial?”
Sienna’s words weren’t that powerful, but they dealt a huge blow.
Not only did she suppress the Indians, but she also made it so that the representatives wouldn’t dare cross the line, even if they were already biased.
Just like Sienna said, the young talents’ poisoning should’ve been the priority…
But if this continued, on top of the situation being never-ending, some of their reputations would be completely tarnished as well…
It was just too risky!
After seeing the crowd convinced by Sienna, Rhea’s eyes twitched. Then, she forced a smile.
“But at the end of the day, India’s still not happy about Zoe forfeiting”
“In my eyes, our relationship with them is definitely more important than the outcome of the match.”
“Don’t be mistaken, everyone. Friendship comes first!”
“That’s right! The Indians have given us a lot of benefits. We can’t possibly ruin our friendship!” Clyde added, shouting as well.
“Besides, this fight is completely anti-climatic! What will happen if outsiders hear of this?”
“This is a martial arts fight!”
“If someone forfeits the way Zoe did, people will think that the fight was only just for show. They’ll assume that Country H won through immoral means!”
“Not only will everyone question us, but our image internationally will also suffer!”
“Who said that the fight needed to be intense? You think someone admitting defeat is considered fishy?”
Sienna’s gaze shifted toward Rhea and Clyde.
“Besides, Harvey won the fight in front of everyone.”
“He slapped his opponents away with ease during the past two fights. Everyone acknowledged it too!”
“Are we going to talk about the rule to prevent fighters from using their bare fists too?”
“The audience and the Martial Arts Alliance from every single country aren’t all idiots who’ll listen to whatever rubbish you have to say!”
“Harvey won fair and square! So what if the Indians don’t approve of it?”
“We’re already generous enough to not talk about the rules being changed on the spot!”
“Is this not enough for the Osborne family?”
“Are we only generous if we betray our own country’s interests?”
Rhea scoffed coldly and walked forward.
“That’s completely different. We’re in a great country with five thousand years worth of history! Why would we even argue about such a trivial matter?”
“So what if we give away something for our dear allies?”
“It’s a blessing for us to suffer a little if the Indians get something out of this, right?”
“You…”
Sienna’s chest heaved in anger once she heard Rhea’s shameless words.
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