In the end, bolstered by various powers, the battle concluded with Fiona's victory.
Although the girl's consciousness had grown hazy from excessive exhaustion by the end, at the final moment, she still persisted in controlling her Domain Force Field, completely breaking the Nightmare Spirit King down into the most basic dream particles.
Then, with the enemy's demise, the taut string in Fiona's heart finally relaxed. The exhaustion and weakness she had been suppressing until now erupted completely, instantly drowning her consciousness.
As the tiny girl fell fully unconscious, the domain power constantly surrounding her naturally dispersed as well. Little Dragon Fia and Little Cat Kate, who had been hiding in the girl's Summoning Space, hurriedly jumped out and caught her falling body.
At the same time, the starlight-shimmering Crown and white-gold cape on Fiona's body vanished once more, restoring her original appearance.
Seeing this sudden turn of events, the gazes of every being present—whether Nightmare Spirits or trial-takers—changed.
At this moment, the defeated Nightmare Spirit King's body had not completely dissipated. Instead, it had turned into a black vortex brimming with dense nightmare power, lingering at the center of the battlefield.
A large number of Authority Fragments glimmered within that darkness, drawing the eyes of every being present.
Previously, Fiona's overwhelming display in annihilating the Nightmare Spirit King had intimidated them. Although they desperately coveted the Nightmare Spirit King's drops, no one had dared act rashly in front of the girl.
But now, the situation was different. Clearly, in order to destroy the Nightmare Spirit King, who had desperately wielded the Burning Rule, Fiona had paid an immense price as well. The consequences of that price had even caused her to lose consciousness directly on the battlefield.
Faced with a girl who had fallen unconscious and was defenseless, many people