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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recoiled in fear. Was this how Warlord

strength, he wasn’t sure he could survive a hit

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hanging in the balance, but Santiago wasn’t in a better position. He found himself surrounded by Helios and several other armored experts,

stuck on a small plank, his

allowed them to glide through the water

“Despicable! An ambush?”

Adkins is in danger! We need to support

from a distance, quickly recognized the threat and surged into

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

as they cut through the water,

combat. Their suits were designed for maximum mobility in water, giving them the advantage. He couldn’t afford to waste

seized the chance and leaped

Chanaea’s port!” he barked, his voice sharp with

couldn’t fight a

all he needed to do now

about to let him

he had to leave

running? We haven’t even finished yet. What, you’re giving up that fast?” Helios‘ voice dripped with dangerous calm, his tone laced

sweep of his palms, Helios unleashed a massive fire dragon, its jaws snapping, rushing toward Santiago with

sheer power of the Warlord, wasn’t helpless. He raised his arm and struck with a devastating blow, cleaving the

as the flames split apart, a figure

Adkins! Didn’t think I

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gathering it into

out!” his men shouted, their voices filled with

not in the ways of

kind of strength that

Santiago’s face as he struggled to

flames, while the other gripped the heavy sword

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

Santiago’s raw strength. He understood why Santiago

the Sage level. He was nearly divine, but

catch his breath, five more armored fighters

watch out!” His loyal men shouted, rushing to shield him without

barked, his voice commanding. “Get on the speedboats and head back

want his men dying for something they couldn’t

about them now,” Helios‘ voice came from

struck, slamming his palm into Santiago’s chest with brutal

skill, was caught