If he could discount Rhys from the running in some way with his words he would, but the only thing that would do is discredit the value of his own blood contribution, which he would never do, which is why he is stuck with the eyesore on the main table.
"... I know their worth and their ability to do the task ahead, but in the process of proving their worth to you, we will be holding a set of trials which will eliminate four and leave one standing as the victor…"
Alaric purses his lips. A hint of bitterness creeping into his words.
"... The rules have been followed. Five have been born and, in something that has never happened before, all five have made it to the competition, making it one of the most exciting in history…"
A murmur runs through the crowd as it is exciting to be able to
