The wolf grunted under its breath but spoke the words in the end. "Yes, I give up."
Pearl only then released his spear but kept it next to him just in case the wolf tried to take advantage. The wolf slowly got back up, revealing a bruised chest that had taken his direct strike.
He frowned slightly as he felt the artifact on his chest still vibrating slightly. What was going on? The wolf had already given up. Had he not meant his words in some way?
"You're one sadistic beast for making me say the words," the wolf said finally.
"Sadistic?" Pearl asked in surprise. "I attacked you once."
"Yeah, but you made me give up. You made me say the words even after you won."
Pearl gave a confused stare. "I won before you gave up?"
"No shit. You bested me in the duel," the beast said before narrowing his eyes. "You do know I don't have to concede for you to be considered a winner in our duel, right? You won it so very clearly after all."
