An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Isn’t Dalen being overly confident by not using the Evasio Incantation to face an ascetic priest head-on?” Aurora frowned. She had been rooting for him, but this unexpected decision caught her off guard.

“I don’t think he’s being reckless. If he agrees to this, he must have a solid plan,” Alicia said thoughtfully.

While she didn’t fully grasp Dalen’s strategy, she could sense his strength. Nevertheless, his overconfidence was a cause for concern.

“Okay, kid. Let’s see how capable you are.” On the battle ring, Thaddeus twirled his long blade. His true energy surged and filled the space with his imposing presence.

The Voidcleaver in his hand emitted a blue glow and a low, ominous hum, with arcs of energy flickering around the blade. It was a daunting sight.

Facing Thaddeus’ charged attack, Dalen stood with one hand behind his back and the other lightly holding a folding fan.

His expression remained serene. He seemed unaffected even under the weight bearing down on him.

“Stormstir Thunderstrike!” Thaddeus shouted. He slashed Dalen with his fully charged Voidcleaver.

As the blade descended, a sudden thunderclap erupted and shook everyone. The spectators were startled, and they immediately covered their ears.

massive blade aura crackling with lightning sliced through the air toward Dalen. The strike was

the blade’s aura carried a bone-chilling gust of wind even before reaching Dalen. His hair stood on end, robes fluttering, and he involuntarily

ground without flinching. With a simple wrist turn, he used his folding fan as

strike seemed ordinary, lacking terrifying power, icy chill, or lethal intent. It was a straightforward stab and appeared

see how you’re

pretty boy doesn’t use his defensive skills, Father Savier

He’s like a moth flying into

watched Dalen’s feeble-looking counterattack. They were

powerful than before. Without using the Evasio

on them,

was a loud explosion, followed by a blinding burst of light. In an instant, fierce winds howled,

aura, it inexplicably split. The large blade aura shattered like glass. It rained down as countless shards, which resembled a mesmerizing blue

by the sight

was even more powerful and intimidating than the

Strike combined ice and fire. On the contrary, the Stormstir Thunderstrike was pure lightning. It had a paralyzing effect that even a

believe his eyes when Dalen effortlessly shattered the Stormstir Thunderstrike with a