An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 2268

"Wow! He's so charming. He really embodies the saying, 'Like a gem among men, unmatched in the world.'"

"Not only is he handsome, but he's also a great fighter. I'm in love."

"Go, Honey! You're the best."

Every move Dalen made stirred waves of excitement among the crowd. Young women were completely captivated. Their eyes gleamed with admiration as they watched him in action.

If Dalen were just a pretty face, it wouldn't matter much. But his effortless deflection of Thaddeus' attacks twice demonstrated his formidable skill.

His striking good looks and exceptional talent naturally drew the attention of the women in the stands.

"Screw that! He just lucked out dodging a few moves. What's the big deal? He's just trying to show off."

"He looks like a sissy but doesn't seem to have any real skills. Once Father Savier got serious, he'd crush him in seconds!"

"Go, Father Savier! Take down this boy toy."

The male spectators grumbled discontentedly, unlike the female fans. They questioned the worth of Dalen's good looks. To them, strength mattered most.

him to demonstrate his worth by defeating Thaddeus rather than just

some skills after all. You handled my 'ice and fire' combo quite nicely. Perhaps

though I'm a newcomer, I'm no pushover. Let's see what you've got. I'm

see my moves? I'm not sure you're ready to handle it." Thaddeus shook his

of an

can handle it, I'll show

ahead." Dalen folded his fan and

deep breath. His muscles swelled, and veins

brilliant golden light burst forth from his body and enveloped him completely. He seemed almost mythical as he radiated a magnificent power that swept

heaviness in

light. The light quickly transformed into a towering, 90-foot-talI figure of an Angry

this? It seems familiar," Alicia

Skill," Fenley explained." When mastered, it enhances defense and boosts strength significantly. The unique aspect of Zenith Skill

her

with his Zenith Skill. The real attack is still to

help but worry. She didn't want to see someone so attractive

remarked impassively as he swayed

the martial world. Yet, Dalen sensed it didn't reveal its true power when used alone. He surmised that Thaddeus likely