Ep. 8: Maria faces Lars in a difficult battle while Kurumi encounters a demon trap.

The conflict between Leohart and Ramsus's forces commences with Mio securing the initial victory. Maria then enters the arena to compete against Lars. Despite utilizing her immense strength for close-quarters combat, she struggles against his superior experience and magical power. Lars employs strategic maneuvers to corner her, leaving Maria in a precarious position as she seeks a way to reverse the outcome. Simultaneously, demons devise a deceitful ambush targeting Kurumi. The narrative highlights the disparity in skill levels during the tournament matches while introducing a separate threat that endangers Kurumi outside the main competition area.

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