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.

kind of brutality is something new. The way dad and Roger talk quietly to each other, their eyes 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 promixing young

quite desperate, suddenly, to

eyes are drawn instantly back to the ring when there's a huge gasp and then a cheer form the crowd. I lean forward, my eyes focusing on Luca as I realize that he's making a big move - that he's somehow got the Atalaxian back on

suddenly and my fingers tighten on the wall - but then I gasp along with everyone else as the Atalaxian lets out an insane roar and

getting out of the way fast as the Atalaxian barrels forward like a bull, clearly out of control and in a complete rage. His blows are uncoordinated and wild, easy for Luca to dodge, but the surprise on Luca's face lets me

their footing, coming back together, but I shake my head suddenly - because the Atalaxian, something is

in his eyes as he stares at Luca - his cool patience

between them, as I watch the Atalaxian move

I realize that

not in

moving insanely fast, roaring as he goes. Luca falls back as he's done before -

in horror as Luca's face snaps to the side, as he stumbles back against the ropes, as the Atalaxian comers him there and starts to pound on him. Luca grits his teeth and puts his hands