An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 2079

Dalen smirked at Ruby.

Ruby snorted, "Hmph! What's so impressive about that? That brat was just testing the waters. He didn't even unleash his full strength. Even a pig could defend against it!"

Dalen merely smiled in response. However, Miles, who was beside them, had a strange look on his face.

Even though he knew she was referring to Dustin, her words felt particularly cutting.

After all, he had been defeated by a single strike. Didn't that imply he was less capable than a pig? It was a stinging remark.

"Dragonmarshian, you're stronger than I thought. However, it's a pity that today, you are still going to suffer defeat!" Marco was momentarily stunned before quickly composing himself with seriousness.

Despite unleashing 70% of his power in that last strike, Dustin had effortlessly defended against it. This proved that Dustin was a formidable opponent, even more so than Vincent from the earlier rounds.

Vincent only had exceptional spear techniques and failed to put any pressure on him.

However, the sword light that Dustin displayed earlier made him realize how formidable of an opponent Dustin was.

"What's with all the nonsense? Just give me all you got." Dustin beckoned Marco forward once more with a provocative look.

"Alright, it's time you bear witness to a true Kimbokuan skill!" Marco sheathed his sword slowly.

Lowering his body into a forward-leaning stance, he lunged one leg and slightly bent the other. His one hand pressed against the sheath of his sword, while the other gripped the hilt.

In an instant, he exuded an entirely different demeanor as wisps of blood-red smoke slowly emanated from his body, resembling steam.

Marco exhaled deeply, slowly closing his eyes. Enveloped in the blood-red smoke, he looked like a crouching beast ready to strike at any moment.