C40 The Third Battle

"Horace! Tomorrow!" Amidst the roaring cheers and thunderous applause of the crowd, Horace cast aside his bloodied axe, his face smeared with blood, and triumphantly raised his arms high in victory.

Mora, the hostess, unusually silent, withheld the accolades due to the victor. It was clear she was displeased with him, perhaps because he had embarrassed her earlier