The sects suggested electing a temporary alliance head to better plan out the search in the underground town. Martin was in the lead toward the very end, where Adam had volunteered at the last minute and defeated Martin.
Despite losing fair and square, the duel had left Martin extremely displeased, and he was sure that Adam only won by pure luck. Things could have turned out differently if Martin had fought with full force.
Unfortunately, Martin did not realize that the man before him was not