An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Under the intense gaze of the spectators, Thaddeus’ Voidcleaver clashed with Dalen’s folding fan. To be precise, Dalen’s fan struck Thaddeus’ blade.

A thunderous bang echoed as their weapons collided. It unleashed a powerful energy wave that radiated from the point of impact.

The shockwave swept through the surroundings, sending dust and debris flying. Spectators near the battle ring had to shield their eyes from the whirlwind of grit.

The two men were locked in a standoff on the battle ring. Dalen’s folding fan, like a sword, tapped against Thaddeus’s blade. One was striking downward, the other thrusting upward, creating a deadlock in midair.

The spectators were stunned.

“Whoa! He actually blocked it? What’s going on?”

“Father Savier’s attack had the power of a grandmaster. It was a devastating strike, yet that pretty boy managed to counter it with finesse. Impressive!”

“Damn! How is the boy toy still alive?”

The spectators buzzed with mixed reactions. Some were shocked, some were frustrated, and others were disappointed. Most of them were dissatisfied with the outcome.

Some harbored an unexplained animosity toward Dalen, while others had placed heavy bets on Thaddeus, staunchly believing in him.

thought the previous strike would end the fight. Surprisingly,

attacks, Dalen pinpointed its weaknesses and

the others couldn’t help but hold

had previously questioned why Dustin had so much confidence in Dalen. But now they understood that Dustin’s belief

Thaddeus frowned as he looked at Dalen, who stood unharmed despite being so

thought he could kill Dalen. Yet, he didn’t expect Dalen to deflect his powerful strike with just a folding

He gripped the hilt of his blade with both hands and pressed downward

intensified. At that instant, his blade aimed directly at

sufficient strength and inflict severe injury. After all, he was an ascetic priest.

didn’t move. He noticed

strength proved greater than Thaddeus had

Thaddeus’s eyes narrowed, and he was taken

had always been confident in his strength. Still, he couldn’t understand why he couldn’t

any weaknesses!” Thaddeus was undeterred and spoke

slashed horizontally toward Dalen’s neck. The strike lacked overwhelming force but aimed for

or defending, Dalen countered fearlessly. His folding fan became a sword-like weapon and thrust toward

potential life- or-death moment. Most would instinctively try to