Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2324 To the Bitter End

The clash between the two top–Sage level fighters shattered the iron–clad ship, splintering it into pieces.

Neither Helios nor Santiago fell into the water.

Instead, they stepped onto the floating debris, their battle continuing as the wreckage drifted around them.

“Helios, Atticus‘ failure proves that the Sheffield–Grey family is unfit to lead Chanaea. It’s time to face the truth!”

Santiago unleashed another Dragon–Breaking Palm.

Though his style was similar to Emmanuel’s, it was far more raw.

Emmanuel had relied on overwhelming power and brute force, while Santiago favored refined technique and subtlety.

Helios dodged again, the force of the blow sending massive waves crashing upward.

The destruction they caused could rival a natural disaster–a storm surge, unleashed by their strength.

His brow tightened, his focus sharpening. Though he had never underestimated Santiago, the constraints of the sea fought against his abilities.

Now, it was clear: Santiago had the upper hand.

At this rate, only one of them would leave alive.

“Helios, you’re incredible!” Santiago called out with genuine admiration. He knew that, in a different setting, he might not have stood a chance against a top–Sage level martial artist like Helios.

“But it’s a shame. I have no choice but to end this today, for Chanaea’s sake! The Airspace Group has become a serious threat to the country’s stability. You need to accept this.”

Santiago struck again, shattering more planks around them, elearing the way for his next move.

Helios leaped into the air, his movements restricted. He knew if Santiago unleashed the Sea of the Dragon, not even a god would survive the impact.

Just as the danger grew, several figures shot up from the water’s depths.

Santiago’s eyes widened in shock.

A cold shiver ran down his spine as a wave of deadly intent radiated from the ocean.

He quickly jumped off the plank, barely avoiding whatever threat was approaching.

Two blood–red, serrated blades emerged from the water’s surface, and from the depths, a man in red armor leaped out.

He grinned coldly, his intent clear: destroy the remaining planks and finish the fight.

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Was this how

he wasn’t sure he could survive a hit from

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Santiago wasn’t in a better position. He found himself surrounded by Helios and several other armored

on a small plank, his movement severely

high–tech suits that allowed them to glide through

“Despicable! An ambush?”

Adkins is in danger! We

from a distance, quickly recognized the threat and surged into action, racing toward the

someone as skilled as Commander Adkins couldn’t survive in the sea. He wasn’t a god, and he wasn’t a

to life, engines howling as they cut through the water, heading

eyed the situation with grim awareness. The six armored figures were all top–tier fighters, specially trained for underwater combat. Their suits were designed for maximum mobility in water, giving them

seized the chance and leaped aboard, narrowly escaping the encroaching

here! Head straight for Chanaea’s port!” he

retreating, knowing they couldn’t fight a Warlord in close combat

force safely gone, all he needed to do

wasn’t about to let him off

he had to leave

you’re giving up that fast?”

unleashed a massive fire dragon, its jaws snapping, rushing toward Santiago with

the Warlord, wasn’t helpless. He raised his arm and struck with a devastating

just as the flames split apart, a figure

Adkins! Didn’t think I was still

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it into a swirling vortex, and sending it back toward him

Adkins, watch out!” his men shouted, their voices filled with

in the ways of martial arts at

the kind of strength that was crashing down on

struggled to keep

the other gripped the heavy sword falling

in red muttered,

respect Santiago’s raw strength. He understood why Santiago wasn’t part of the Seven Saints–he

Santiago had surpassed the Sage level. He was

Santiago could catch his breath, five more armored fighters shot up from the water, attacking

His loyal men shouted, rushing to shield him without

barked, his voice commanding. “Get on the speedboats and head back to Chanaea! Don’t get involved in

want his men dying for something

too distracted to care about them now,” Helios‘ voice

Helios struck,

skill, was