At this point, Sonia's question and answer session had ended, and she had accumulated the "Shared Life" Blessing and joined the Golden Level Time Faction, but had lost the Spirit Faction.
Diya answered one question and received a "Shared Death Blessing";
Denzel answered one question and received 10,000 Soul Power.
Ash didn't answer any questions but became Sonia's Healing Pack in her "Shared Life" moment and a random lucky crowd candidate at Diya's "Shared Death" moment.
The Observer seemed only to be there to define the rules; after speaking, he quietly sat down to watch the spectacle. The Sword Maiden also stepped back, leaving the stage to the Empress and the Witch.
"So..." The Empress stood up to speak but was pushed back down by the Witch.
The Witch sat directly on the Empress's lap, lying like a little girl in the Empress's arms, "Next, let's start with the Witch's turn—the Empress surely doesn't mind, right?"
