It didn't take a week until the news spread all around hell. The Colosseum hasn't been used in years and now for the the first time, there will be a trial by blood. There were flyers, posters, and rumors everywhere about the event since it was a huge thing in Hell's history. A few demons even threw posters over to Heaven letting the angels know that their so-called "Princess" is getting put on trial. God wasn't impressed but Alexander and Elizabeth were nervous about Lazari's faith. Zach was looking forward to the trial as he threw Laz into a cell in the dungeons.
-Ow! What the heck Zach?!- Laz yelled as she hit the floor.
- Oh shut it "princess"- Zacharias said as he closed the cell door and locked it shut. He then left the slammers and went up into the castle.
-Tch..Bastard- Laz muttered under her breath. She sat up and looked around in her cell. It was small but enough for one prisoner. She looked at the cell next to her and saw a demon with bright blue hair and a blindfold over their eyes.
- Oh..a new prisoner or a new fighter?- The demon asked.
- I'm a prisoner as far as I know- Laz said. - Do you have a name by chance?- She asked the demon.
- Matthew, and before you ask yes I'm blind.- The demon answered bluntly.
- Alright..uhm..how long have you been here? The way Zach talked about the Colosseum it sounded like this place has been closed for a while- Laz looked at him.
- Around a hundred years. I was accused of a crime I didn't commit and I have been locked away since- Matthew answered. A hundred years sounds like a long time but for angels and demons who can live for over ten thousand years, it doesn't seem that long.
- A hundred years? What kind of crime were you accused of?- Laz asked.
- They thought I killed one of the Royal servants. It's a ridiculous claim! Everyone believes what Zach says with no damn questions asked and thanks to that I've been here for a hundred years!- Matthew said sounding both mad and annoyed. Laz couldn't blame him. Getting locked away for a hundred years for a crime you didn't even commit was absurd to think about.
-..what if I say I can show the demons his afoul Zach is? I've seen him do something that could make both angels and demons hate him- Lazari said while remembering Rebecca. Killing a child is unforgivable in both realms and could easily get someone to lose their reputation. If the demons would see just what Zach did maybe they wouldn't believe him.
- Even if you can who would believe you? Demons are hard to convince- Matthew said.
- They will believe me. I have earned the liking of most demons thanks to my actions. I'm here for a trial anyway so at least if I lose I will bring Zach down with me.- Lazari answered.
The next thing she heard was a slight laugh from Matthew.
- You do realize that the loser of the trial gets killed right? Every demon knows this!- He said. Laz froze for a second...if she loses she dies. That was the first time she heard that.
- I-i didn't know! I'm not a demon so I had no idea!- She said in a panicked voice.
- Wait...you are not a demon? Then what are you? An angel?- Matthew asked.
- I...I don't know what I am. I'm not an angel but I'm not a demon either. I've been trying to figure out what I am but then Zach tried to kill me and now I'm here and...- Laz let out a sigh- I don't even know what to do anymore- For the first time in her journey Lazari felt truly lost. All she wanted was to know who and what she was, and where she belonged..and now she got herself caught up in a trial that could lead to her death.
- Hey..you never told me your name- Matthew spoke from the next cell. His voice sounded more soft and kind this time.
- Lazari..I don't have a last name.- She said. God didn't have a last name and neither did she. Usually after adopting a child, the parents would change the child's last name to their own but with god, it was a different story.
- Lazari huh...do you know what your name means?- Matthew asked. It was a question Lazari hadn't heard from anyone.
- No I don't..why?- She tilted her head in confusion.
- Lazari means "God help him"- Matthew said. Even tho it was hard to read Laz could see a small smile on his face - Ironic isn't it? A child of god is here in hell locked in a cell under the Colosseum where thousands of demons got defeated and lost their lives.- The demon then turned towards her. - Good luck out there. I hope you can expose Zach and find what you are searching for He said with a more visible smile.
- What do you mean good l- Lazari's sentence was cut short as Zach walked down the stairs.
- Alright "princess" get up...the show is starting soon- He said as he opened the cell door. Laz stood up and then Zach chained her hands together and led her up into a room. - As much as I hate you my dear sister forcefully commanded me to explain the rules to you. It's simple really. There will be three rounds. The first one is hand-to-hand combat, the second one is a sparring match with katanas and the third one is a magic duel. You will have one champion to beat in each category and if you lose in at least one of them I can send you to your death sentence. I would behave if I were you...Satan himself came to watch this show since he wanted to see what kind of brat had been stirring up trouble- With that, he took the chains off of Lazari and walked out of the room. The next moment Lazari heard a speaker.
- Ladies and Gentlemen! Succubi and sinners! Overlords and imps! For the first time in over a hundred years, it's my pleasure to start the trial by blood!- Loud cheers came from the crowd. The way Laz heard it there were more than a thousand demons gathered. - Thanks to lord Mammon the overlord of the greed ring for sponsoring today's event and a huge honor to have Satan the ruler of hell in our crowd today!- So Zach wasn't bluffing and Satan did come. Laz couldn't help but smile knowing that she might be able to expose Zach in front of the ruler of hell himself. - Now let's see who will be our unlucky fighter who is trial!- The sounds of paper being moved could be heard from the speaker. - The fighter in question is no one else but...- There was a sudden silence as if even the person reading the paper couldn't believe what they were seeing - The fighter on trial is no one else but hell's latest arrival and the girl who had rumors spread all around the nine rings! Came from heaven but made quite a fame in hell! Our fighter is no one else but Lazari!- The large door of the room opened and and having no other choice Laz walked out. To her surprise she heard cheers as she entered the sand. She wasn't surprised to see sand in hell since Mark once told her that there are beaches in the lust and in the greed ring. The speaker then could be heard once again. - The champion she had to fight is no one else but our beloved fighter who haven't seen defeat in his fifty years of being here! No one else but the fire fist! The legend! Elijah Smoke!- The cheers for very loud as the door across the arena opened and a man walked out. He was taller than Lazari. He had black hair with red tips and bright red eyes. He wore bandages on his hands showing his fighting experience. He did a few moves to get the crowd to cheer louder but that showed Lazari that he had a large ego and a need for the fame and attention he was getting.
- So you are the newbie Zach mentioned. What can I say you look weak and I don't hold back..not even when it comes to fighting weak women like you- Elijah said with an arrogant tone as he got close to Lazari.
- I will make you eat those words so I hope you are prepared to have your fame and title taken. I don't hold back, especially not against egoistic bastards like you- Laz looked him in the eyes.
- Contestants! Get ready!- The speaker could be heard once again. Elijah took up a fighting position. - Let the first trial begin!- With that said the champion threw a punch at Lazari but luckily she was quick on her feet and dodged it. Tho Laz didn't really use hand to hand combat before she had the strength to fight thanks to her continuous training with Max and Yua. Laz knew that he opponent was stronger but she was more agile. Laz quickly threw a punch as Elijah but he weaved out the way and punched her in the guts. Laz staggered back from the impact but turned the tide as Elijah attacked her again but she jumped out of the way and hit him in the back of his neck making him fall unconscious. - 5...4...3...2...1! I can't believe it! Witch a knock out Lazari won this round! The next match will be sparring between her and our past Champion Noah but before that, we will give our new Champion a five-minute break as the cowboy band from the Wrath Ring gives us their amazing performance!- The crowd cheered and Laz went back into the room she started in. There was one thing she knew...these would be the longest trials of her life.