An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Contestant number four, Titus McAllister, was a burly figure in a black tank top. His muscles were like chiseled stone. A vicious scar ran from the corner of his eye to his mouth. It added a menacing edge to his imposing presence.

On the other side, contestant number 29 was a strikingly handsome young man named Aldrian Lockwood. He appeared to be in his 20s, with long flowing hair and an azure steel sword in his hand. He looked suave and sophisticated, like a leading man from a classic romance. 1

As Aldrian made his entrance, many female spectators erupted into cheers. His popularity was evident from their enthusiastic reaction.

He greeted each cheer with a smile, signing autographs and posing for photos. His presence felt more like a celebrity at a fan meeting than a contestant in the ring.

Titus said nothing. He watched Aldrian with a calm, unflinching gaze.

After a while, Oron grew impatient. He stopped Aldrian’s endless fan interactions and called for the match to begin.

The moment Oron’s words fell, Titus, who had been quietly observing, sprang into action. He propelled himself forward like a cannonball with a single step and closed the distance to Aldrian.

His fists began to rain down with explosive force. They struck like thunder and a rapid barrage of blows that blurred in the air.

pretty fan, immediately sobered up. His expression changed as he raised his

punch landed with the force of a thunderclap, and the impact was

was forced to retreat, and he barely managed to block the blows. He had no chance

Aldrian’s distraction. He struck first, so he gained the upper hand. He

sword and would have fared better if he had drawn it from the beginning. However, his arrogance led him to

his sword and was left to take a beating. Soon, his once- handsome face was covered in

flying several feet. He spat out blood, and his face turned pale. Before he could catch his breath, Titus’ fists

exploited Aldrian’s weakness and continued

Titus’s nonstop assault. He gathered his true energy

blood. But he managed to slash Titus’ clothes with his sword, temporarily forcing

my turn!” Aldrian spat blood on the ground.

didn’t respond. Instead, he closed the distance again. His fists hammered down with relentless force without showing

hell!” Aldrian was furious and unleashed his ultimate move. He swung his long sword,

ring. The ring of sword shadows spun wildly toward Titus at an incredible

Aldrian’s trump card. It

it failed, it would cost him his life.