It's because I'm here, dummy

Blood sputtered from Eve's mouth as she felt the spear pierce her chest. She coughed continuously as the burning pain began to dull her senses and make her dizzy. Evilyna started to chant her spells again, and Eve could feel her soul leaving her body as she weakened. Blood flowed out of her wound as she slid to the ground, her chest contracting violently.

Leif and Helga had brought their fight close to the octagon. Leif paused, seeing Eve sprawled on the ground, coughing up blood and another red liquid trailing down her chest. She had said she wouldn't surrender herself. How could she let this happen? He clenched his jaw and tightened his grip on his sword.