During the banquet, Tol attempted to confront Mandes, but was interrupted by the skilled engineer Elicarno. An argument erupted between the wizard and the engineer on whether magic or machines were stronger in battle. Amaltar, who had assumed the regal name of Ackal IV, decided to hold a competition between Elicarno and Mandes to determine whose skills were more effective.
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