The rules were very simple, and the fact that each side was picking a random number made the contest quite fair. Furthermore, a contest of speed was the most direct and straightforward way to decide a winner.
However, the adorkable Amy created a stark contrast with the prodigious Fitch. Even if Fitch were to secure victory in this contest, it wouldn't do much to enhance his reputation. Instead, it would actually be rather embarrassing for him regardless of whether he won or not.
The rules had been proposed by Mag, and he was using his own daughter to prove his point. In response, Erma was sending out his disciple, Fitch, to compete in his stead.
If Erma were to take the stage and compete against a little four-year-old girl, he would truly become the joke of the entire scholarly world regardless of the outcome.
Erma looked at Byron, and solemnly said, "Seeing as everything has been decided, let's begin the contest."
