[The Knight] I don't understand the Arena part (Spoilers)
Hey, all.
I’m about 90% through The Knight. If my question is answered in the final 10%, feel free to just tell me "keep reading," but right now I’m a bit confused.
So... as I understand it >!the Prime Arena conflict centers on Raion appearing weak and taking a public beating.!<
>!However, it should be obvious, even with a partial or edited release of the fight, that he has won combats. They can't exactly show him entering a fight in peak condition and then suddenly being crushed without raising eyebrows.!<
>!Moreover, once Varic gets there, he would be able to access and release the whole series of fights, showing that Raion was being set up to lose.!<
>!So, this all doesn't make sense to me. Shouldn't it be obviously overcome? Wouldn't anyone watching it all instantly understand what was happening and take Raion's side?!<
Am I missing something about how the Arena's propaganda works, or is this addressed later on?
EDIT: Corrected spoiler tags