An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1852

“The princess consort is right. Even though Prince Logan is formidable, he’s still too young. The odds are not in his favor when faced with Julius, the cunning, sly fox,” Wyatt said thoughtfully.

Logan was a genius, but Julius was no ordinary opponent. After more than 20 years of cultivation, it would produce a terrifying gap between them. Hence, it was still uncertain as to who would emerge as the final victor.

“I have a different view,” Lincon spoke up again.

“Lincon, do you think Prince Logan has a higher chance of winning?” Tyrus probed.

“Yes.” Lincon nodded.

“Prince Rufus has remarkable strategic acumen and wisdom. He must be highly confident of winning this deal since he agreed to this competition. We should trust His Highness’ judgment.”

“Although that’s true, there are too many variables in a martial duel, especially between opponents of the same level. A tiny mistake can completely alter the course of the battle.

“Until the last moment, no one can predict the outcome definitively, not even His Highness,” Wyatt commented.

“That’s not the only reason I think Prince Logan has a higher chance of winning. There’s another crucial reason,” Lincon added.

“Oh? What would that be?” Wyatt raised an eyebrow.

“Have you heard of the Astonishing World List?” Lincon suddenly asked.

“No.” Wyatt shook his head. Since his expertise lay more in military affairs, he had limited knowledge of the martial arts world.

“I know about it,” Tyrus interjected.

“The Astonishing World List is the most prestigious martial arts ranking. Anyone who makes it onto the list is among the top martial artists.