50 50: The second cursed artifact!

Joshua also nonchalantly shrugged. "Your inability to gauge my son's capability is your shortcoming, not ours. You were the one adamant on dissolving the engagement and you chose the duel as a means to accomplish that. It's hardly our fault that your plan backfired." He paused for a moment to take a breath before continuing, "Now, we demand that you return everything we have given you as part of the betrothal agreement. However, you may choose to break your word. It's not like I can stop you from eating your own words and acting shameless. We will allow you to leave our stronghold unscathed, but be prepared to answer a summons from the Queen's court."

Directing his gaze at the Queen's Guard, he asked in a straightforward tone, "Isn't that correct?"