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?”

been careless and

of professional kickboxing training and championship titles under his belt, his capabilities were unquestionable. If it hadn’t been for him underestimating the opponent,

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 be able to hold your own against Dustin even if

shameless–his defiance and feigned bravado despite having been taken down squarely by the opponent irked her to no

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 battle ring and see

the others chimed in.

were convinced that Dustin

pure skill, Otto

have the guts to face

arrogant Otto became. “I knew it! That brat had

He would never be able to stand up to

when someone’s back is turned. He’s evidently too much of a

1/2

that’s the most people like him can

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 of

are here!” someone

of them followed the direction of their gaze, only to behold a

Kicks, Mr. Wangley, Stephan, Jessica,

today. Now that they did, they must be determined to win!” Otto’s face was

he a good fighter?” Julie

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