Thanks to his successful application of the Test of Worthiness, Drey Starke was allowed to issue immediate challenge against Baron Cassius Maximius, for the right to wear the 9th Baron's ring.

The match was fought in a "best of three" format, and the Baron was able to win 5-3 in 12 in the first duel of his defense. The challenger was able to come back in the second duel, winning 5-0 in 5 rounds, perfectly shutting out the Baron to require a third duel. Apparently unrattled by his painful loss in the previous duel, Cas took a quick lead and won the duel 5-2 in 8 to retain his hold upon the Barony.

The challenge was officiated by Var Medici-Giovanni.