Sheena sharply dismissed Wilder, clearly irritated, and questioned Andrew about why he hadn’t finished Wilder when he had the chance. Andrew, frustrated, asked her to stop complaining and help him get home. Sheena's concern showed as she reminded Andrew of the importance of his survival for the Lloyd family's legacy, urging him to leave behind strong heirs if anything happened to him. Despite her worries, Andrew just wanted to leave.

After they left, Luma surveyed the sparring arena and was shocked by the extensive destruction—deep dents, bloodstains, and wreckage everywhere. She realized Andrew managed to hold his own against a martial emperor, which made her understand why top leaders like Philip had invested so much in him. Andrew was clearly a formidable force.

Outside the Martial Tower, chaos broke out as people witnessed Wilder limping away, bloodied and defeated. Rumors spread quickly about the fight, with many stunned that Andrew survived a battle against a martial emperor. Observers hurried off to report the news to their superiors.

Otto, upon hearing the report, was furious that Wilder failed to kill Andrew despite a perfect trap. Mateo, the Cunningham butler, warned Otto that Wilder had powerful backing, so Otto must be cautious. Otto dismissed Wilder as useless and emphasized that Andrew must die, but not through a public duel. He planned to have Conrad kill Andrew when he returned, despite Conrad’s dislike for dirty tactics. Otto was determined to fight destiny itself, refusing to bow down after repeated setbacks against powerful opponents like Donovan, Reginald, and now Andrew.