Everyone present is horrified by King Jofrei's fury, although it is clear from the beginning that Erick is much stronger than his father. However, he has been holding back because his goal is to subjugate his father to become king as tradition dictates, and not to hurt him. Kairon says:
“Something is happening, your father is really trying to kill us.” Erick knows Kairon is right, so he doesn't let his guard down for a moment, but his concern is for Joshua, his Beta and best friend.
Joshua also realized this fight was about more than being the royal Beta, given the way Leones had been attacking him. Joshua knew he was fighting for his life. That's why he had been circling, trying to avoid Leones from wrapping his arms around him because if that happened, he was dead.
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