You claimed victory in your first round, though!

[He places his face in his hand and laughs]

I should have figured that you would be up to the task. I simply... Did not want to presume, nor ask such a thing of you. I can rest easy knowing that you are a part of the competition! Had I known your intentions, I would not have bothered...

Well, what's done is done. We shall strive to keep you hale and healthy whilst you face off against your opponents!

[It was a lot easier to just imagine her fighting.]