James fixed Violeta with his deep and penetrating gaze.
They conversed in Elic.
"With such beauty, aren't you afraid of disfiguring your pretty face?"
Violeta said confidently, "That's none of your concern. Your Highness, I won't lose."
"Hahaha, such confidence! I like it. Alright, now it's your turn. Show me what you've got."
James agreed.
The same bodyguard from before faced off against Violeta.
Each took their own position. Violeta's hand beneath her sleeve slowly clenched into a fist.
This wasn't a game of cat and mouse. She had no interest in trading blows back and forth with the bodyguard.
Glorian Boxing was fierce.
Violeta already had a plan for how to win.
The fight began in an instant.
The bodyguard rushed forward, launching punches and kicks with aggressive precision.
Violeta stepped back, evading his punch. Then, she used her hand to deflect his kick, spinning her body, and delivered a heavy punch to his temple.
The bodyguard was utterly unprepared for a woman to know combat skills, let alone aim for a vital point. His head was unprotected.
The blow to his temple left him dazed for a few seconds.
Underestimating the opponent was a grave mistake.
If Violeta had used a knife, the bodyguard would have fallen to the ground, dead.
The few seconds of dizziness were enough for Violeta to bring him down.
He was just as miserable as Eugene, who had suffered a kick to the ground earlier.
Violeta aimed a fierce kick at his chest. The bodyguard fell to the ground, crashed into the table leg, and knocked over the decanter on the table.
The room fell silent.
The bodyguard clutched his chest and tasted blood in his mouth.
Violeta stood with her hands behind her back. Her expression was cold.
She declared, "I win."
Violeta actually won!?
Aster and Felix were shocked. They had watched the bodyguard charge at Violeta. Aster even covered her eyes because she couldn't bear to watch.
When she opened them again, was the bodyguard lying on the ground?
Oh my god!
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