An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Oh? Dr. Rhys, are you that confident? Does Dalen have some secret moves?” Alicia raised an eyebrow. Her curiosity was piqued.

“Shadow Citadel’s skills aren’t limited to just the Evasio Incantation. If Dalen is brave enough to enter the tournament, he must have some tricks up his sleeve. I believe that with his strength, he won’t stop here,” Dustin said calmly. He could tell Dalen had yet to show his full potential.

Despite his carefree demeanor, Dalen was hiding his true abilities. Therefore, advancing to Group A would be effortless for him.

“Since you think so highly of him, let’s wait and see what surprises Dalen has in store.” Alicia smiled faintly and didn’t press further. She didn’t doubt Dustin’s assessment but wondered what made him think so highly of Dalen.

Meanwhile, Thaddeus continued his relentless assault in the battle ring. He swung the Voidcleaver in a frenzy. Each swing left behind a mesmerizing trail of deadly blue arcs.

“Kid, surrender now! Your Evasio Incantation won’t last forever. Once your true energy runs out, you’re finished.” Frustrated by the lack of progress, Thaddeus began to use psychological attacks.

Even though he had the upper hand, he didn’t want to waste his stamina and true energy on Dalen, as he had more matches ahead. Overexerting himself now would undoubtedly impact his performance later on.

“I doubt you can drain my true energy so easily, Father Savier. You’ll need stronger moves than these weak attacks.” Dalen smiled and casually fanned himself. He seemed entirely at ease, as if he were just a bystander watching the fight.

“I’m giving you a chance, kid. Don’t be so ungrateful.” Thaddeus’s voice turned icy. “We have nothing against each other. I don’t want unnecessary bloodshed, so I’ve been holding back. But if you insist, you only have yourself to blame for what follows.”

life and death hang in the balance. So, please give it your all. If I lose, it’s simply because I wasn’t good enough. It’s not your fault, Father Savier,” Dalen said with a

If that’s how you want to play it, I’m not holding

moves for the tougher opponents later, but it seemed he had no choice

Dalen’s Evasio Incantation, Thaddeus knew he would

a deep breath. At that instant, the blue glow of his Voidcleaver blade

seemed to rumble in the sky. The next second, fierce winds whipped around, and a chilling cold enveloped

They instinctively pulled their clothes tighter as if they had been

Why did it get so cold

blade. The cold radiated from it is

about

of events caused an

in wait. He was ready

Thaddeus shouted. He swung his Voidcleaver from above and aimed at

time, a strange

descended, the cold blue glow suddenly turned fiery