Dante, completely indifferent to the escalating chaos between the three women, settled comfortably in his throne of negative energy. Misty curled up in his lap, purring softly as he stroked her hair calmly.
She looked like a kitten... even though she was an elf.
Meanwhile, Nafiri hurried off to grab the corn, and the battlefield between Valentina, Lyrianna, and Siren intensified even further.
Valentina's aura now burned like a scarlet sun, while Lyrianna continued to move with the precision of a calculating predator. Siren, on the other hand, seemed more connected to the nature around her, as roots and violent winds swirled, trying to disrupt the confrontation.
"You two will regret provoking me like this!" Siren roared, raising her hand to the sky as a gust of wind blew at her command.
Glowing green leaves began to gather around her, swirling like a storm ready to descend upon her opponents.
Lyrianna laughed, still floating in the air, while Valentina charged forward to strike again, her fists engulfed in flames.
"I just want to see who cries first..." Dante muttered, as Nafiri returned with a basket full of corn. She seemed nervous as she handed over the basket, but Dante, without even blinking, began to pop the corn with his fire abilities.
"This show is just getting started," he commented, a playful glint in his eyes as the sound of popping corn filled the air.
Suddenly, Valentina threw a flaming punch toward Lyrianna, who dodged with supernatural agility, laughing provocatively. "You're going to need much more than that, darling."
Valentina's fire missed Lyrianna, but the impact caused the ground beneath them to tremble. Siren took advantage of the moment, summoning thick roots from the earth, trying to ensnare the two.
But before the roots could wrap around them, Lyrianna and Valentina exchanged a brief glance, and with almost unconscious coordination, they both attacked simultaneously—Valentina with her scarlet flames and Lyrianna with her icy claws. The energies collided with a thunderous boom, sending a shockwave that knocked Siren back.
"You... are... CRAZY!" Siren screamed, now completely overcome by frustration, her patience wearing thin.
Dante chuckled, grabbing a handful of popcorn and tossing it into his mouth. "I'd say it's a pretty even match so far..."
The Scarlet Valkyries watched the scene unfold, caught between fear and excitement. It was clear that this wasn't just a physical battle but a clash of pride, power, personal territories, and above all, control over Dante's heart.
"Want more popcorn?" Dante offered Misty, who smiled shyly.
"Of course, darling," she replied softly, while the chaos continued in the background.
The fight between Valentina and Lyrianna was far from over, and the battlefield seemed ready to explode with the energy being accumulated. Both women were fierce warriors, each driven by their own motivation and pride, fueling their attacks.
Valentina, with her fire powers, radiated a scarlet aura around her, as if the very air was being consumed by the flames she conjured. Her eyes were locked on Lyrianna, burning with a mix of rage and determination.
On the other side, Lyrianna hovered with sinister elegance. Her black wings were fully spread, cutting through the air like sharp blades, and her eyes, now glowing with an intense violet hue, reflected the malice and pleasure she took from the fight. The arrogant smile on her face only served to enrage Valentina further.
"I will finish you, Lyrianna!" Valentina roared, her eyes blazing with uncontrollable fury.
"You can try," Lyrianna replied with a wild grin. "But I'm a succubus now. And I play dirty."
As Lyrianna mocked her, Valentina vanished in a blur of pure speed. Lyrianna barely had time to process what had happened before a chill ran down her spine. She spun quickly, but it was already too late.
Valentina reappeared behind her, her eyes glowing with a fiery scarlet hue. An arrogant smile danced on her lips as she raised her hand, engulfed in searing flames. Without hesitation, Valentina brought her fist down on Lyrianna, hitting her with devastating force. The impact was brutal and immediate.
Lyrianna's body was hurled through the air like a ragdoll, crashing violently into the ground and leaving a crater at the point of impact.
Lyrianna tried to get up, but the shock of the blow left her disoriented, her body trembling with pain. Blood dripped from her mouth as she gasped, struggling to comprehend how Valentina had moved so fast.
"Impossible..." Lyrianna whispered, astonished. "How did you...?"
Valentina landed gracefully beside the fallen succubus, looking down at her with a mix of frustration and disdain. She let out a small sigh, shaking her head as if disappointed.
"To think I had to use more force... I shouldn't have held back in a fight like this." Her voice dripped with sarcasm, mocking the confidence Lyrianna had shown earlier.
Valentina stepped closer, leaning over Lyrianna's defeated form. "You really thought you were playing dirty? That's pathetic." She nudged Lyrianna's shoulder with her foot, rolling her over to face her. "You never stood a chance from the start."
Lyrianna tried to move, but her body simply wouldn't respond. Pride and rage burned within her, but the reality of her defeat was undeniable. She could only watch, powerless, as Valentina walked away with unshakable confidence, the scarlet aura around her beginning to fade.
"Next time, don't waste my time," Valentina added, glancing back at the finished battle with disdain. "Though there might not even be a next time for you."
"Speaking of which... where is Siren?" Valentina asked, her gaze thoughtful as she scanned the surroundings. She appeared relaxed, fully confident she had the situation under control after her crushing victory over Lyrianna.
However, that moment of distraction was all Siren needed.
Suddenly, a piercing scream echoed through the air. "You let your guard down!" Siren's sharp voice exploded before Valentina could react.
Siren, moving with ferocious speed, emerged from the shadows. Her sharp claws gleamed in the light as they slashed through the air and found their mark. The claws tore through Valentina's outfit, ripping the fabric with a harsh, dry sound.
The impact was brutal, sending Valentina flying back at high speed, slamming violently into a thick tree, snapping branches and cracking the trunk with the force of the collision.
Valentina crashed to the ground, her body partially obscured by the shadows of the surrounding trees, her breathing ragged and uneven for a brief moment. Her clothes were completely shredded, exposing patches of skin beneath the tattered fabric.
Siren, panting and with her eyes glowing with pure adrenaline, landed softly on the ground, rising with a victorious smile. She stretched her wings, allowing the tension of the battle to fade as she stared down at Valentina.
"I won, bitch," Siren declared, her voice dripping with superiority.