An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 234

After struggling for a while. Otto gradually regained consciousness. Since he’d fallen face–first. he had lost his front teeth, contributing even further to his disheveled appearance.

“What happened?” He shook his head, confusion lining his features.

He remembered the surge of power he felt as he reveled in his mastery barely seconds ago before weakness

seized him, and he found himself lying on the floo

“Otto, you were knocked out by that guy just now!” Julie told him, her expression strange. She’d initially thought Otto would be able to defend her–contrary to her beliefs, the first punch found him sprawled on the

floor, unconscious the next instant.

“Knocked out?” Otto was slightly taken aback. He touched his throbbing face, an argument bursting forth.

Fuck that! I must have slipped and lost my balance. That brat would never have been able to hurt me

otherwise!”

His declaration elicited a flurry of nods through the crowd.

“That’s right! With Otto’s strength, it would’ve been beyond effortless for him to take that guy down. If it hadn’t been for a moment of carelessness on his part, how else could that guy manage to sneak in an attack?”

Otto must’ve been careless and didn’t

common knowledge among them all. After more than a decade of professional kickboxing training and championship titles under his belt, his capabilities were unquestionable. If it hadn’t been

admit that you lost and move on. What’s the use in trying to make all sorts of excuses for yourself? With your mediocre martial arts skills, you wouldn’t even

bravado despite having been taken down squarely by the opponent irked her

Don’t talk to me like that!” Otto glared in response. “People make mistakes. Hell, even the strongest. horses stumble. You think that little brat is impressive? You think he’s better than me? Fine! Let him fight me again–fair and square. I, for

guts, let Rhys fight Otto in

the others chimed in.

the day, all of them were convinced that

skill, Otto

Do you not have the guts

Dustin remained silent, the more arrogant Otto became. “I knew it! That brat had always been

would never be able to stand up to the

attack when someone’s back is

1/2

most people like him

by contempt. To them.

are here!”

of their gaze, only to behold a group led

Jessica, and Quentin, among others, were present

they did, they must be determined to win!” Otto’s face was a picture of surprise

Is he a good fighter?”

the best. He’s one of the best among The Hundred Immortals–skill–wise, it’s hard to find someone in Swinton who can rival