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?"

rigorous physical and spiritual training. Only a

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

Life is short. So, why endure hardship when we can enjoy wealth and comfort? Doesn't it seem foolish to choose

forsaken asceticism for a different path." Dalen was

sharp as ever. If you insist on suffering, I won't

learn from you today," Dalen

it

flask, took a swig, and spat a mouthful of liquor in

a living creature and transformed

He didn't dodge or flinch. Instead, he calmly raised his folding fan and waved it

blades that tore the flaming dragon into pieces. The scattered flames vanished without a

a draw, with

an eyebrow in surprise as he watched Dalen neutralize the flaming dragon he had unleashed. He

He took another swig of his liquor, then spewed