An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 234

After struggling for a while. Otto gradually regained consciousness. Since he’d fallen face–first. he had lost his front teeth, contributing even further to his disheveled appearance.

“What happened?” He shook his head, confusion lining his features.

He remembered the surge of power he felt as he reveled in his mastery barely seconds ago before weakness

seized him, and he found himself lying on the floo

“Otto, you were knocked out by that guy just now!” Julie told him, her expression strange. She’d initially thought Otto would be able to defend her–contrary to her beliefs, the first punch found him sprawled on the

floor, unconscious the next instant.

“Knocked out?” Otto was slightly taken aback. He touched his throbbing face, an argument bursting forth.

Fuck that! I must have slipped and lost my balance. That brat would never have been able to hurt me

otherwise!”

His declaration elicited a flurry of nods through the crowd.

“That’s right! With Otto’s strength, it would’ve been beyond effortless for him to take that guy down. If it hadn’t been for a moment of carelessness on his part, how else could that guy manage to sneak in an attack?”

been careless and

were common knowledge among them all. After more than a decade of professional kickboxing training and championship titles under his belt, his capabilities were unquestionable. If it hadn’t been for him underestimating the opponent, he would never have

lost and move on. What’s the use in trying to make all sorts of excuses for yourself? With your mediocre martial arts skills, you wouldn’t even be able to hold your own against Dustin even if he only used one hand.”

defiance and feigned bravado despite having been

is impressive? You think he’s better than me? Fine! Let him fight me again–fair and square. I, for one, am interested in seeing what he’s

you have the guts, let Rhys fight Otto in the

the others chimed in.

the end of the day, all of them were convinced that Dustin had only won out

and pure skill,

Do you not have the guts to

Otto became. “I knew it! That

would never be able

attack when someone’s back is turned. He’s evidently

1/2

that’s the most people like him can

felt was soon replaced by contempt. To them. Dustin’s reluctance to rise to Otto’s

Harmons are here!” someone exclaimed out

of their gaze, only to behold a group led by Natasha entering from the passageway on the

of Kicks, Mr. Wangley, Stephan, Jessica, and Quentin,

Now that they did, they must be determined to win!” Otto’s face was a

he a good fighter?” Julie asked

one of the best among The Hundred Immortals–skill–wise, it’s hard to find someone

Immortals? No wonder his aura stands out! The way he carries himself is truly remarkable.” A group of disciples watched Stephan make his entrance fervently, their eyes

respect.