The mage tells the kid that he'll accept the bet if the kid doesn't beat him in a fight. But, the mage says, the bet also involves the lives of everyone else in the group. The kid says he's convinced that the kid can beat him, so he gives his life for the bet. The guy says he can't risk everyone else's life, so why should he risk his own life for a bet that's not going to work out? The kid asks if they can just hand over all the goods without losing their lives, but the guy says it's like pouring water. He says they had a chance to withdraw completely, but now that the bet has lost its meaning, they have to do something about it. They're going to have to compete with each other, and if they lose, they'll get to keep their lives. The dude says he won't be riding a horse, so they should have a simple fight.