[ It's an interesting tidbit that he rolls around in his mind and then tucks away for later. From an objective standpoint, every word she say is true. And had he not done the exact same thing with Pankration as a way to vent excess energy and frustration (after the establishment of certain rules to maintain order, of course)?

Still: ]

Am I a child in your eyes then, subject to the same laws as the kids in your house?

[ Despite being the older (?) of the two. I'll never trust Genshin estimated ages for as long as I live. Anyway, it's just a jest said lightly, something to keep the air from growing too heavy despite the overall gravity of the topic at hand. His turn now to raise his mug and take a sip of his tea. Not bad, though not his favorite either. ]

I accept. So long as we both agree on the method, all conflicts shall be resolved via a duel.

[ But first, he needs to ask something. ]

Have any of your children ever successfully beaten you in a challenge?