Unleashing a horrendous and bone-chilling spectacle upon the entire empire, Atreus pronounced the individual who held the power to determine Dahaka's destiny.
The ultimate judge would be none other than Atreus's own master, Romulus Lykaios, the esteemed Heavenly King of Fire.
As per the rules, the match would only conclude with the death of one of the combatants, even if the defeated party surrendered.
However, there existed a clause within the ancient laws. In the climactic finale, if one party yielded and a reigning Heavenly King exercised their vote to spare the life of the vanquished, they could be granted mercy.
This rule had faded into obscurity over time, as it was an exceedingly rare occurrence in the annals of tribal tournaments for the victor to extend clemency to their defeated adversary.
