After a while, their senses regained control. They could now see and hear clearly. They realized they had entered a large arena—a vast circular stadium, surrounded by seats arranged in horizontal tiers.
The stadium was packed with demonic spectators, their howls of excitement creating the deafening roar that had overwhelmed them moments ago.
The air was thick with the scents of blood and sweat. The ground beneath them was littered with the remains of previous skirmishes.
The succubus stood atop a long podium at the center of the arena, her eyes glittering with a wicked smile. "And here arrive our new participants," she announced to the excited crowd as she watched Arin and Ragna enter the battlefield.
"Welcome, Arin and Ragna," the succubus said, her voice dripping with contempt and mockery. "You have done well, my children, to get this far.
