Victory meant more to Lancey
Eric showed increasing cockiness as the tournament progressed and he wasn't confident in his own self-worth. He is too immature and has a huge chip on his shoulder. Lancey has the benefit of experience and I think he was very sick (the coughing and pain in his side) and may be close to dying so for him this victory was more meaningful. He fended off a talented upstart and proved he was still the best! I loved the ending :)
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