To protect her family's legacy, Diana of North City holds a bridal tournament, declaring that whoever defeats her shall become both her husband and the heir to her house. Chris stumbles into the Combat Tournament with his daughter Fay, and wins Diana's hand in marriage after revealing his strength. However, their union soon draws trouble-Puck invades their home in provocation. Though Chris defeats Puck in the tournament, the victory draws him the ire of the warriors of North City.At the Wood Banquet, Chris first wins the favor of the Southern Sorceress for Diana. Then, during a conflict with Master Bates, he unveils the Wood family's ultimate skill-Judgement Day, proving himself to be Lord Wood. After bringing justice uponthe wicked Bates family, he resolves the crisis threatening House Grant.
