Another laugh echoed out, louder this time.
"Get your bets in, place them right now, the odds have moved and Ego Crystals are on the table, the house is still favoring our Rhyacian of course because he's Second Scale and he's going to win, he is going to win, but the payout on the First Scale line has become very, very interesting, so place wisely my addicts and place quickly!"
The words poured through the Domain meant only for the two combatants and the audience, and the Rhyacian heard them the same instant Achilles did, with the effect on his face immediate as his paradox-eyes went tight and he visibly did not appreciate being narrated like entertainment.
"Enough," he said, and came forward.
