Narrowing his eyes, Solomon answered the super-soldier, "Agneria, I have offered to meet him at another time, if he chooses to pursue his challenge, then he is at fault. But if that what you believe, then I will take responsibility." 

Getting to his feet, he focused on the exile, Solomon continued, "Phoenix, if you wish to duel me, then I am willing to meet you outside of this camp. However, this situation is above you and me, we need to focus our energy against the monsters that are at our doors." Then grinning slightly, "And if you wish to best me, then why not besting me in the hunt? Whoever slays the greatest number of beasts over the course of this endeavor will be awknowledged as the greater."

Holding Emerald Wyvern blade down behind him, he waited for his rival to answer. In truth Solomon had wanted to face his opponent, but his discipline was holding him back now. It was the same discipline that had saved him at the siege, that had lead him to victory over the Sky Knights on the Fields of Tannis, and now his steel will made his face into an unreadable cast.