Oraya and Raihn begin the final duel already burdened by how well they know each other. Both recognize the other's habits and weaknesses, and that intimacy makes the fight feel cruel. When Oraya accuses Raihn of holding back, Raihn points out that she is doing the same, and Oraya angrily demands that Raihn truly fight her.

After that challenge, the duel turns vicious. Raihn attacks with Asteris, and Oraya answers with Nightfire, so every clash of steel becomes a collision of dark and light that tears at both of them. The careful restraint between them disappears as each tries to wound the other efficiently, and Oraya realizes that Raihn is stronger and deadlier than she can afford to underestimate.

As Raihn presses her toward death, Oraya's fear transforms into rage and determination. Memories of Ilana and Vincent flash through her mind, forcing Oraya to confront what kind of person she wants to become and whether she can survive as she is. When Raihn launches what should be a killing blow, Oraya rallies on instinct, fights through the pain, and finally drives Raihn to the ground with her blade poised over his chest.

Pinned above him, Oraya sees the damage they have done to each other and hears Raihn whisper, "There she is." In that moment, Oraya understands that Raihn has been provoking her into fighting with her full strength, just as he once baited another opponent. Raihn tells Oraya to finish it, and in a blur of hesitation, resistance, and possible guidance from Raihn's own hand, Oraya's blade slides into Raihn's chest. The crowd exults, Raihn dies beneath her, and Oraya realizes that she has won.