Knowing that many people were watching him, Ontarra answered the questioning look with a barely perceptible dip of his chin. The rockwood ball struck above Toutzak's right ear, shattering his skull. Toutzak's arm buckled, and he fell on his side, blood spilling from his ear. The crowd was silent-shocked not only that Ontadaroh had won, but also that he had killed his brother when asked to be merciful. Ontarra walked to the middle of the plaza and raised his arms. "Because of this outcome, as your Sachem, I announce that Ontadaroh is now Head Sachem of the Warrior Elite." He turned on a heel and headed back to his longhouse. A Clan Mother, arms folded, stepped in front of him. "I saw that-you told him to kill him."