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?”

and didn’t dodge it

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 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

shameless–his defiance and feigned bravado despite having been taken down squarely

like that!” Otto glared in response. “People make mistakes. Hell, even the strongest. horses stumble. You think that little brat is impressive? You think he’s better than me? Fine! Let him fight me again–fair and

If you have the guts, let Rhys fight Otto in the

the others chimed in.

were convinced that Dustin had

pure skill,

not have the guts

Dustin remained silent, the more arrogant Otto became. “I knew it!

show. He would never be able to stand up to the

back is turned. He’s evidently too much of a coward

1/2

that’s the most people

contempt. To them. Dustin’s reluctance to rise to Otto’s challenge

The Harmons are here!” someone exclaimed out of

to behold a group led by

Jessica, and

be determined to win!”

Is he a

is the best of the best. He’s one of the best among The Hundred Immortals–skill–wise, it’s hard to

he carries himself is truly remarkable.” A group of disciples watched Stephan make

respect.