To stay and fight.

"You are very kind, Sniff, Your Majesty, snuffle." says Remus recovering from crying. "But. But I think I am going to stay. I chose to stand by your side and win land and a title through my own means not the miss doings of another and default." He sounds more confident towards the end more like the determined warrior you met at your wedding.

"Good." You say "I will send a message to Marissa informing her of my plans when we receive the official notice in two weeks time."

With that, you bid Remus good day and go about your business. You find and tell Sarah and Butrexx about Remus's decision and how you will wait until the end the tournament to decide what to do. Things are pretty normal for the next few weeks, you receive the official letter then a few days later Countess Marissa turns up, having been invited to the tournament. You tell her about Remus' decision and soon it is time for the tournament to start