Kathur flew into a rage. “You insolent brat. How dare you be disrespectful to me.”
Nathan said calmly, “In the past, you were no match for my teacher. Now, you are also not my match. I'm advising you to surrender. Don't humiliate yourself.”
Kathur laughed. “Very well. It seems I've been away from Eurasia for too long. No one has any regard for me now. I shall kill you today.”
Saying that Kathur got ready to attack. However, Tobias, one of the Mighty Five standing behind Kathur, said, “Captain, there's no need for you to fight. Allow me to fight on your behalf. I'll kill him to avenge Jonah.”
Tobias and Jonah had been good friends. When Tobias saw how Nathan killed Jonah, he was enraged. Now that Kathur was bent on killing Nathan, Tobias saw an opportunity. Hence, he volunteered to fight Nathan on Kathur's behalf. Although Kathur knew that Nathan was a strong fighter, he thought that he should not fight with a junior. After all, he held the same status as Lothar, Nathan's teacher. He readily agreed to Tobias' suggestion.
“Okay. I allow you to teach him a lesson on my behalf. Don't let me down.”
“Yes, Captain.”
After speaking, Tobias strode up to Nathan. He walked with a deliberate and unhurried pace, yet each step was heavy and stable. As his footsteps landed on the ground, those around him felt as though the weighty tread pressed upon them, causing their hearts to skip a beat. Even the immediate surroundings seemed to blur for a moment. It was as if with every step Tobias took, the earth would tremble a little. Tobias was indeed an expert fighter. Colin, Sevan, and Elite Eight looked grim. They were prepared to step forward and intercept Tobias' attack at any time. However, Nathan said to them in a low voice, “Don't stop him. Let me test the skills of the subordinate of the once famous Kathur.”
“Yes, Mr. Cross.” Colin and Sevan, along with the others, stepped back behind Nathan. Nathan stood with his hands behind his back, smiling at Tobias.
“You want to kill me? Very well, here's your chance. Let's see if you're up for it.”
Tobias said, “It's so easy to take your life.”
After saying that, he raised both hands, striking a pose. It was the Roaring Tiger Strike, one of Kathur's signature moves. As Tobias assumed his stance, a powerful aura burst forth from him and swept across the entire place. Nathan gestured to him.
“Come, let's fight.”
“I'll kill you!”
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