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.

lightning sliced

bone-chilling gust of wind even before reaching

without flinching. With a simple wrist turn, he

lethal intent. It was a straightforward stab

see how you’re going

boy doesn’t use his defensive skills, Father Savier

a moth flying into a flame.

as they watched Dalen’s feeble-looking counterattack. They were

powerful than before. Without using the

them, their

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

fan met the blade aura, it inexplicably split. The large blade aura

stunned by

even more powerful and intimidating than

and fire. On the contrary, the Stormstir Thunderstrike was pure lightning. It had a paralyzing effect

shattered the Stormstir Thunderstrike with a flick of his fan. What unnerved him even more was