God's announcement resonated throughout the coliseum:
"The winner is Sariel."
The stands erupted in mixed reactions. From the angels' side, murmurs gave way to cheers, but not without a certain respect for the fallen opponent. Michael, the leader of the heavenly armies, looked at the arena with a serious expression, although his words denoted admiration.
—Satanachia... is a true monster. Despite being dead, she did not fall. Sariel managed to defeat someone who embodies unbreakable strength.
Jophiel, thrilled by her friend's victory, watched Sariel with a mixture of pride and concern.
"You did it, Sariel..." she muttered to herself, her hands pressed against her chest.
On the demon side, the reaction was completely different. Verrine and Zagan looked at Satanachia's motionless figure with respect.
“She did her best,” Verrine said, his tone solemn. “Even though she lost the fight, she’s still standing.”