“I said that you’re probably better because you’ve been able to use all your time on studying and practising warfare, not having to teach stupid baby angels who don’t know one end of their sword from the other,” Mictain said dryly. “However, I also think that whatever difference there is, it isn’t very big. And yes, I would very much like to know which one of us is better in the end,” he added with a smirk. “If not for any other reason, then just to be able to brag about it.”

At Doctor’s suggestion, he shrugged. “I see nothing wrong with you being a referee,” he said. “Out of all the other people in the Manor who actually know the rules you’re probably the only one who could be impartial. Most people here really don’t like me, you see.”