Since the majority of the audience should have bet on me, the bookmakers could expect a huge profit if I should lose.
“(Obtaining Elise while at the same time making profits, huh?)” (Wendelin)
However, because of that metal armor the opponent is uneasy about a flying dragon.
Furthermore, it seems that armor was magically covered with a coating of mithril on top of the steel.
To put it simply, it is a magic armor. I guess they prepared it to place a handicap on a magician like me.
Most likely they have been carefully preparing this after my engagement to Elise became known.