An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Amid the crowd’s intense anticipation, Thaddeus’ Palm of Justice finally crashed upon Dalen’s head with immense force.

A loud roar echoed through the arena as a tidal wave of terrifying energy erupted outward. The spectacle was awe -inspiring, and the pressure was unfathomable.

A sudden gust of wind hit the spectators. It caused their hair to stand on end and forced them to squint against the unexpected rush of air.

As the tension settled and silence descended, all eyes turned to the battle ring, where a startling scene unfolded.

They thought Thaddeus’s strike had sealed Dalen’s fate unless he dodged it. To their surprise, Dalen emerged from the attack unscathed, not a hair out of place nor a mark on his pristine clothes.

The sight stunned everyone as they struggled to comprehend what had transpired in that crucial moment.

Why was Dalen unharmed? Could Thaddeus have held back? Such thoughts raced through their minds, even as the lingering shockwave from their clash reverberated through the arena.

“What’s going on? That boy toy didn’t die?”

“That’s weird. He took both the Zenith Skill and the Palm of Justice head-on. He shouldn’t have survived that.”

“Damn it! Is this some kind of supernatural trick?”

completely unscathed, the spectators exchanged bewildered glances. They were displeased with the

disbelief. “Am I seeing

with the Palm of Justice, Dalen would be doomed. To

of white light around Number 19. Could that be

Shadow Citadel’s defense arts,

Incantation? Is it really that effective?”

Grace replied with a smile. “It’s on par with Sacred Wrym Summit’s Glow Incantation. Once mastered, you’ll

Incantation? No wonder he could block Father Savier’s

the Evasio Incantation, she was familiar with the Glow Incantation. Its ability to rival such a renowned Glow

that Evasio Incantation protecting him, today’s match might get more

defense. Their confrontation resembled

through Dalen’s defenses, or would Dalen withstand the

you think? Have I earned the chance to see your true skills?” Dalen twirled his folding fan with a gentle smile. His charismatic and handsome presence captured

the Evasio Incantation you just used?” Thaddeus frowned. His demeanor was

a keen eye. Yes, it was the Evasio Incantation,” Dalen

the Evasio Incantation at your age is truly impressive. Looks like I’ll

It was akin to an unconquerable fortress once unleashed. Breaking through it

Savier, please.” Dalen smiled

for the

not long. It measured just over two feet in length and had an icy-blue surface adorned with undulating patterns reminiscent of ocean waves. In the sunlight, it gleamed with a deep,