Bets were still being placed when the lady announcer's voice boomed from the speakers: "Betting ends in ten seconds. Fighters, prepare for a fight… Remember that winning does not mean you will be selected for the end prizes, and losing does not mean elimination either."
Hong returned and sat next to Sarah and Aiden. He confirmed that the bet on Igor was placed.
"Why did you bet on Igor? So far, he didn't show any promising skills and Vlad is a decent fighter.", Hong asked Sarah. He knows that she is the one who decided on the amount and the target of the bet.
Sarah agreed with Hong's assessment. "True. But Igor has more motivation. He is thinking about revenge on people who discarded him. Vlad fights for money and prestige. Unless their gap in skills is huge, Igor will win because he fights to find his justice."
Hong was amused by Sarah's analysis.