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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fear. Was this

S–Level strength, he wasn’t sure he could survive a hit from

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balance, but Santiago wasn’t in a better position. He

a small plank, his movement severely

that allowed them to glide through the

“Despicable! An ambush?”

in danger! We need to

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

skilled as Commander Adkins couldn’t survive in the sea. He

to life, engines howling as they

situation with grim awareness. The six armored figures were all top–tier fighters, specially trained for underwater combat. Their suits were designed for

in, Santiago seized the chance and leaped

Get out of here! Head straight for Chanaea’s port!”

sent the main force retreating, knowing they couldn’t fight a Warlord in close combat

he needed to do now was unfinished, disrupting their plans would still be a

Helios wasn’t about to

if he had

yet. What, you’re giving up that fast?” Helios‘

a powerful sweep of his palms, Helios unleashed a massive

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

flames split apart, a figure

Didn’t think

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the shattered flames, gathering it into a swirling vortex, and

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

were skilled in modern weaponry, not in the ways of martial arts

were powerless against the kind of strength that was crashing down on

dripped down Santiago’s face as he struggled to keep the fire

hand swatted at the flames, while the other gripped the heavy sword falling

is,” the man in red muttered, his voice laced

understood why Santiago wasn’t part of the Seven Saints–he didn’t belong to the martial arts

Santiago had surpassed the Sage level. He was nearly

five more armored fighters

loyal men shouted, rushing to shield him without

voice commanding. “Get on the speedboats and head

something they couldn’t

about

time to react before Helios struck, slamming his palm into Santiago’s

despite his skill, was