Nasir followed Gannicus's gaze and took in Kevin, smiling and droning on.

"A man blinded in battle who yet survives to claim victory. He hides his ferocity behind jagged, monstrous smile. I would not have wished to meet him in the arena, nor do I care to meet him now."

It was an honest assessment. Though Kevin had been driven mad, as had Nasir and Gannicus from eating the tainted fruit, he had yet retained enough skill and luck to win.