I'm thinking about Killmonger more deeply now that yall have mentioned powers granted by the heart-shaped fruit. T'Challa says that he can be healed, but of course, Erik gives us that line that makes everyone swoon. He survives, DBZ style, for like 5 more minutes after he is stabbed. Feels like he could have healed himself.
But instead, he chooses to die with honor. T'Challa does not have to kill him; Erik yields.
But why would he have to go to prison just because he was defeated in a Trial by Combat? M'Baku challenged for the throne, was defeated, and went about his business. Is Erik just being irrational by killing himself? What crime did he (knowingly) commit? Everyone thought T'Challa was dead, making him the king of Wakanda. "When I say do something, I mean that ****."
That's what a monarchy is, brehs.
Speaking of monarchy, with the garden of the heart-shaped herb gone, is will there ever be another Black Panther besides T'Challa? Will he have an heir? Cultural continuity questions!