Ask what happens next and then cooperate.

The fish-man leads you out into the hallway and shuts the door behind him.

: So, what happens next?

: Well, Marc has to go into the arena and prove his worthiness to The Akin.

: In the first round, he must be able to defeat three warriors from three of the chosen races: a cave troll, ghost, and a dragon. But not neccesarily in a battle to the death.

: But what about the first round?

: Oh yes that's to the death.

: Right on.

: You're okay with, like, just dying like that?

: Yeah I'm pretty chill about that.

: Although I've already stuff myself about three times I've gotten used to it.

: Good enough! I'll have to take your blonde headed friend to the viewing area, as he can't enter the arena with you.

: Good luck, bro.