Flute considered, apparently studying the book from afar, and frowned. "The rules are subject to exceptions, at the behest of at least... one participant, a second competitor who agrees to support the change, and the approval of the head of the tournament - that'd be the Queen, for this one - so, yes, it's possible, but you'd have to find another fighter willing to agree to it, although it doesn't have to be your opponent. Oh, and they have to still be actively competing; no supporting rules changes once you're out."