The silence that followed Alice's final blow lasted less than a second.
Because Loki wouldn't allow it.
The camera still showed the devastated field, the mana golem slowly raising its fist, Alice sitting like a bored empress… when the voice echoed throughout the entire arena, amplified by Gjallarhorn and sheer lack of common sense.
"HAHAHAHAHAHA!" Loki cackled, throwing his head back. "ARE YOU SEEING THIS?!"
He pointed dramatically at the screen, almost dropping his horn.
"A LITTLE GIRL!" he shouted, laughing like a lunatic. "A LITTLE GIRL JUST CRUSHED A COMPETITOR WITHOUT BLINKING!"
The entire arena murmured.
Some in shock.
Others in terror.
Some… fascinated.
"NO FEAR! NO HESITATION!" Loki continued, pacing back and forth. "SHE DIDN'T EVEN GET UP FROM HER CHAIR! THAT'S INCREDIBLE! THAT'S ART!"
He opened his arms.
"I LOVE THIS TOURNAMENT!"
On Olympus, Ares laughed loudly.
"Hah! At least someone here understands entertainment."
Athena didn't answer.
