Her soldiers were influenced by her enthusiasm as well and synchronized shouting was heard a moment later declaring that they were all ready to take on the next challenge with all their strength.
Diana was too conscious of the two women who had come out of nowhere and had advanced beyond her despite the fact that she had a head start over the two. As such, she wasn't willing to admit defeat either.
Clara had already found her opportunity to get close to Zach and was already clinging to him which irritated Diana but she couldn't just send her away. Zach's safety was important to her as well.
Her other rival, Christina, had made some achievements by helping Zach with the Windsor family's problem before. She had proved her worth to him too by fighting off the powerful A rank mage called Jack who was supposedly quite powerful.