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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man in red recoiled in fear. Was

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

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

a small plank, his movement

that allowed them to glide through the water effortlessly, their mobility

“Despicable! An ambush?”

Adkins is in danger! We need to

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

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

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

closing in, Santiago seized the chance and leaped aboard, narrowly escaping the encroaching

here! Head straight for Chanaea’s port!” he barked, his voice sharp

knowing they couldn’t fight a Warlord in close combat without

the main force safely gone, all he needed to do now was

wasn’t about to let him

had to

you’re already running? We haven’t even finished yet. What, you’re giving up that fast?”

Helios unleashed a massive fire dragon,

awestruck by the sheer power of the Warlord, wasn’t helpless. He raised his arm and struck with a devastating blow, cleaving the fire dragon in half

flames split apart, a figure in red sprang from

Adkins! Didn’t think I was still

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manipulated the energy from the shattered flames, gathering it

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

modern weaponry, not in the

against the kind of

down Santiago’s face as he struggled to keep the

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

in red muttered, his voice

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

Santiago had surpassed the Sage level.

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

Adkins, watch out!” His loyal men shouted, rushing to shield him

speedboats and head back to Chanaea! Don’t get involved in this

for something

you’re too distracted to care about them now,” Helios‘ voice came from

barely had time to react before Helios struck, slamming

skill,