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?”

and didn’t dodge it

belt,

on. What’s the use in trying to make all sorts of excuses for yourself? With your mediocre martial

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

like that!” Otto glared in response. “People make mistakes. Hell, even the strongest. horses stumble. You think that little brat is impressive?

guts, let Rhys fight Otto in the battle ring and

the others chimed in.

the day, all of them were convinced that Dustin

and pure skill,

Do you not have the guts to face me

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

no show. He would never be able to stand up to the

how to attack when someone’s back is turned. He’s

1/2

most people

took over the room instantly. Any surprise they’d initially felt was soon replaced by contempt. To them. Dustin’s reluctance to rise to Otto’s challenge was the greatest sign

The Harmons are here!” someone

direction of their gaze, only to behold a group led by Natasha entering from the passageway

Jessica, and

must be determined to win!” Otto’s face was a picture of

a good fighter?” Julie asked

is much more than that,” Otto began. “Mr. Chapman is the best of the best. He’s one of the best among The Hundred Immortals–skill–wise, it’s hard to find someone in Swinton who