An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 2267

After the referee signaled the start of the round, the crowd was cheering and rallying enthusiastically. Most were rooting for Thaddeus due to his formidable strength and put off by Dalen's appearance.

"Kid, you should just give up now," Thaddeus said while sipping his drink. ” Otherwise, you're going to end up with broken limbs once the fight starts."

He didn't take Dalen, a guy in his 20s, seriously at all. Thaddeus' goal was to defeat the top contenders in Group A. To him, the elites in Group B were just stepping stones.

"Father Savier, isn't it inappropriate for a priest to enter a battle ring against younger opponents?" Dalen smiled and lightly waved his folding fan.

"What's wrong with that?" Thaddeus countered. "Priests are human too, with the same emotions and desires as anyone else. Those you see claiming to be above it all are just hypocrites.

"Sure, they act pious, but who knows what they're up to in private? At least I'm honest about my desires. Like they say, 'live life to the fullest."’

"I don't agree with your view." Dalen shook his head and smiled. "Weren't you once a devoted priest before you broke your vows?"

and spiritual training. Only a major provocation could

I see things clearly. I used to be naive and too trusting, which

have awakened to this realization. I'm living comfortably and enjoying life. Life is short. So, why endure hardship when we can enjoy wealth and comfort? Doesn't it

asceticism for a

as ever.

case, I'm ready to learn from you today," Dalen

it

and spat a mouthful of liquor in Dalen’s

liquor. It swirled like a living creature and transformed into a flaming

or flinch. Instead, he calmly raised his folding fan and waved

gust of wind burst forth. It sliced through the air with razorsharp blades that tore the flaming dragon into pieces. The scattered flames

ended in a draw, with neither gaining

raised an eyebrow in surprise as he watched Dalen neutralize the flaming dragon he

Thaddeus declared defiantly. He took another swig of his liquor, then spewed another blast