Shard did not turn back to see what was happening behind him, nor was he able to meet up with Dorothy and Tifa. The King's eunuch servant rushed over and instructed Shard not to remove his armor yet, but to follow him to meet the King.
Since Shard won, there was no doubt about the outcome of the match. Five minutes later, amidst the applause of the crowd standing, Shard, clad in armor, ascended to the highest point of the stands.
Queen Diana, Miss Galina, Lecia, and Angelina were all present here, along with a few Cavendish individuals whose names Shard did not recognize. Angelina appeared very excited, Lecia nodded reservedly toward Shard, while Miss Galina straightforwardly spoke up:
"Congratulations, Shard."
"Thank you."
Shard said softly, yielding the conversation to His Majesty the King.
