>>10588858Lillith was persistent, displaying her unwavering tenacity by kicking out of the first Lightning Knee, but Nika remained undeterred and swiftly delivered a second knee strike, and finally pinned her opponent with a count of 3. Nika couldn't believe it. Securing her very first victory, particularly against an opponent renowned for sheer strength, filled Nika with a sense of disbelief. It made her question why she had gone without tasting this wonderful sensation for countless arduous months. She had undoubtedly been missing out on something extraordinary. Immersed in the ecstasy of her achievement, Nika's moment was abruptly overshadowed by a chorus of exasperated boos echoing through the arena. Those who had eagerly anticipated her victory, once fervently cheering her on, now seemed to have abandoned their support or lost interest altogether. Perhaps they held a higher regard for Lillith, she ranked five places ahead of Nika in the popularity poll after all. Regardless, Nika found it unfair, and even profoundly infuriating that she no longer had anyone passionately rooting for her, especially now that she had grown stronger and proven her worth.
However, Nika stood tall, radiating magnanimity as she extended a handshake to her defeated opponent. A stoic smile adorned her face, but those who could easily read a liar would detect a glint of mischief hiding behind Nika's eyes.
>*huff* *puff* Good job, Lillith... 