The Red Collective's predictions came true.
The Oscillating Fist wanted to decide it all in the final duel.
He completely dismissed the validity of the earlier three victories, treating them as nothing more than kids roughhousing with each other.
The only fight that mattered was the one where the current leader dueled against the possible future leader of the Phase Lord Department.
Suffice to say, Ves and the Dark Apostle grew upset.
The Oscillating Fist violated the agreement and tried to impose a new one that favored him the most.
For a time, the Dark Apostle fell into doubt.
Were the negotiations a joke?
Was the contract truly a waste of virtual paper?
Was he the more authentic Ascended Giant?
According to human rules, the Oscillating Fist egregiously violated the contract. This not only deprived him from protection against outside intervention, but also dishonored his name.