Good evening,
The choices offered were "fight, bribe, or die." I understand your consternation that they've only chosen to bribe or die, but these were laid out in the Chief's initial post, and should've been quickly identified as the most likely outcomes.
If you're hanking for bloodsport, the Tribe's offer to meet challengers 1-on-1 in an evenly matched fight remains. Why don't you former Rebellion boys see if you can drag Bait or Hustling out from their hiding places?
Faithfully,
-Paul the Paymaster