The sultan considers the offer for a moment... and only a moment. "Deal!" he says, loudly, extending his hand for a shake. "Best of luck to both sides, then... come, the battle shall take place in the main hall, and we shall watch from wherever you like. There is a protection over the area, so that no injuries actually last... even if the crowd is hurt, no one will be killed. It makes the duels much more exciting, I say. It is amazing, the things magic can do, is it not?"<br/><br/>He leads the way back from the depths of his palace to the main hall, where a crowd has gathered, on the sides, leaving the central floor open for the two contenders. The Captain stands near the Sultan's throne, armed with his twin scimitars, while Katrina stands near the entrance, her lone blade hanging at her side, warming up with a simple kata.