"Winner: Duo #69!"
The crowd erupted into cheers, their excitement reaching a fever pitch as Azmodeus and Anna stood victorious. Anna let out a breath, her shoulders relaxing as she shot Azmodeus a grin.
"Looks like we did it," she said, her voice filled with pride.
Azmodeus nodded, a small smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "Couldn't have done it without you."
As they made their way back to the participant section, they were greeted by Zara and Nova, who pulled them into a triumphant embrace, their laughter ringing out amidst the crowd's applause. For a moment, it felt like nothing else mattered—just the thrill of victory and the camaraderie they shared.
In the VIP stands, Lady Ming watched the scene unfold, her expression as unreadable as ever. But there was a faint gleam of intrigue in her eyes as she observed Azmodeus, her mind already racing with possibilities. Beside her, the elders exchanged glances, murmuring in quiet admiration.
