The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy



Chapter 0347

Round after round passes, and I'm devastated when I start to see Luca flagging. It's not obvious - not to anyone but those of us who know him intimately. But his blows - they're a little bit slower. His footwork just the tiniest bit sloppier.

He also stops showboating a bit between rounds, instead heading straight to his corner to have a tense discussion with his uncle. The crowd still roars for him, and he's still winning round after round on skill alone... Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

But.

I can see Rafe's point that what the Atalaxian is trying to do here is not demonstrate his skill, or play fair, or put on any display of ability. No, he's just here to bide his time, to wait for his opportunity, to wear down his opponent, and then strike when the iron is hot.

I glance, just once, at my father and my uncle, who stand tensely together, watching the bout. And I wonder if this has been the method of their opponent for twenty years - if this has been the Atalaxian way.

fixed on the bout, lets me know that something, al least, is intriguing them here. That this is not just an opportunity to watch a

I'm quite desperate, suddenly, to

I realize that he's making a big move - that he's somehow got the Atalaxian back on the ropes - as Rafe said that he had to- and

along with everyone else as

complete rage. His blows are uncoordinated and wild, easy for Luca to dodge, but the surprise on Luca's face lets me know that this is unexpected - and unprecedented. And that even though

together, but I shake

stares at Luca - his cool patience

in fast pants now as I look between them, as I watch

I realize that the

not in Luca's

roaring as he goes. Luca falls back as he's done before - but he's tired now, his feet

on him. Luca grits his teeth and puts his hands up, protecting his head. But I see him gasp in pain as the enemy hits him again and again