Shane had defeated Aridia, but the news had not spread widely.
Though many had witnessed the duel, they all tacitly chose to keep it secret.
Because they knew that once the news got out, it would undoubtedly cause a huge uproar worldwide.
The strongest knight of the Human Race had actually lost to the Princess's fiancé, the newly minted Earl who was currently the talk of the town—such news was too frightening and sudden and might lead to some undesirable disturbances.
Thus, those strong ones tacitly chose to hide this matter, and Anxi also expressed on behalf of the Royal Family that it might be better not to spread the news carelessly.
It wasn't to protect Aridia's reputation, just the fear that it truly might incite some unnecessary disturbances.
