The King of Gold enjoys having everything within his grasp, the feeling of ruling over all; he loathes the uncertainty of battle.
When the scarlet moon rose, Crowley suddenly changed his mind.
Perhaps this wasn't a new game designed by the King but a real threat felt by the King of Gold from Ethan.
As an early follower of the King of Gold, Crowley had seen similar scenes.
Merlin had also once made the King of Gold so fearful, causing him to tremble and dare not meet Merlin personally.
Although the guild won that battle, it was almost due to sheer numbers. At that time, the Goddess hadn't yet distanced herself from them, and the guild was at its peak, calling the Goddess for help in the final confrontation. Crowley felt the victory carried a sense of borrowing power.
At least to him, Merlin lost to the Goddess, not the King of Gold.
Ethan could discern, as a brave man, Crowley despised the King of Gold, believing him to be a person with weak will.
