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Chapter 78: The Second Round
"Five minutes to recover."Zevian nodded."Got it."He sat on the bench and took another drink of water.His breathing had nearly returned to normal.His shoulders, however, were beginning to feel the strain.Across the ring, Victor Han was stretching his legs.The first round had gone largely in his favor.He'd controlled the distance.Landed more clean touches.And forced Zevian into several awkward positions.But that final counter bothered him.Not because it hurt.It hadn't.Because he hadn't expected it.Victor glanced toward Zevian.The young man was listening to Coach Marcus.Carefully.Almost like a student attending a lecture.Victor smiled faintly.Interesting guy...."Brother!"Miles approached the spectator boundary.Zevian looked over."What?""That last move!""Yeah?""AMAZING!"Kevin immediately turned.Miles lowered his voice."...Amazing."Zevian laughed.Julian stood beside him."Not bad, Rook.""Thanks.""One clean point.""Apparently."Julian smiled."Only took y
Chapter 77: The First Exchange
"Begin."Victor Han moved first.Not with a kick.He circled toward Zevian's left, maintaining a comfortable distance.Zevian adjusted his stance.Hands raised.Chin lowered.Weight balanced.Across from him, Victor bounced lightly on his feet.His movements were smooth.Practiced.Almost effortless.Zevian watched carefully.Different.Derek Vaughn preferred closing the distance with punching combinations.Victor was doing the opposite.He wanted space.Enough room to use his legs.Victor stepped forward.A quick front kick.Zevian shifted backward.The kick stopped just short of his protective gear.Victor withdrew his leg.Then smiled."Good."Zevian nodded."Thanks."Victor moved again.This time, a roundhouse kick came toward his body.Zevian raised his guard.Tap!The controlled strike touched his protective vest.He stepped backward.Marcus watched."Point. Victor."Miles immediately leaned forward."Brother!"Kevin turned.Miles clamped his mouth shut.Right.No shouting.He s
Chapter 76: An Unexpected Audience
Saturday afternoon.Ironwood Martial Hall."Brother."Zevian parked his e-bike."What?""I have a bad feeling."Miles Boone stood beside him, staring at the entrance.Zevian raised an eyebrow."About?""Today.""Your stomach?"Miles' expression collapsed."WHY DOES EVERYONE KEEP BRINGING THAT UP?!""Because you got kicked.""ONE TIME!""Very memorable."Miles clutched his chest."Brother, your cruelty knows no bounds."Zevian laughed.Then looked toward the entrance.Several students were standing outside.Some wore Auremont jackets.Others carried phones.A few were chatting excitedly.Zevian slowly turned toward Miles."Fatty."Miles immediately looked away."Beautiful weather.""Fatty.""Wonderful afternoon.""How many?"Miles hesitated."Define how many."Zevian closed his eyes."You're unbelievable."Miles smiled weakly."Public interest.""Public nuisance.""Same thing."...The moment they entered, Kevin approached."Mr. Rook! Mr. Boone!"Zevian nodded."Afternoon."Kevin smile
Chapter 75: Under My Conditions
"Under my conditions."Kevin looked at Coach Marcus."Protective equipment?""Obviously.""Light contact?""Yes.""And you'll supervise personally?"Marcus nodded."From beginning to end."Kevin smiled."Understood."Marcus placed the training schedule on his desk."One short round to start. If either participant loses control, I stop it immediately.""Of course.""And if Victor refuses any of those conditions?""No match."Kevin nodded.Then hesitated."Actually, Coach..."Marcus looked up."What?""There's something else.""About Victor?""Not exactly."Kevin scratched his head."Apparently, people are coming tomorrow."Marcus frowned."People?""Spectators.""For what?"Kevin smiled awkwardly."The sparring match."Silence.Marcus slowly lowered his pen."The match we haven't officially confirmed?""That one."Marcus stared."How?""Word spread around Auremont.""Who announced it?"Kevin tried not to laugh."Remember Miles Boone?"Marcus paused."The beginner who keeps asking about
Chapter 74: Everyone Knows
Friday morning.Auremont University.Zevian Rook had barely entered the Economics building when someone called his name."Rook!"He turned.A student he vaguely recognized approached him."Good luck tomorrow!"Zevian blinked."Thanks?"The student gave him a thumbs-up and continued walking.Zevian watched him leave.Strange.He took another few steps."Zevian!"Two girls waved from the opposite hallway."We're rooting for you!"He raised a hand."Appreciated."Then another student passed."Don't lose to the green belt!"Zevian stopped.Slowly, he looked toward the ceiling."Fatty."...Miles Boone was sitting inside the classroom when Zevian arrived.He was eating a sandwich.Peacefully.Innocently.Suspiciously.Zevian placed his bag on the desk."Fatty."Miles looked up."Brother!""Explain.""Explain what?"Zevian pulled out his phone.Three messages.Two students wishing him luck.One asking whether spectators were allowed at Ironwood.Miles examined them.Then nodded."Ah."Zevia
Chapter 73: A Convenient Excuse
"That's what you said last time."Elara Whitmore leaned back in her chair.On the other end of the phone, her mother laughed softly."Sweetheart, it's just lunch.""With a young man Grandpa wants me to meet.""He's a guest.""Mom.""What?""Grandpa doesn't invite random young men to family lunches."Her mother sighed."Your grandfather has known his family for years.""Exactly.""Elara.""Mom."A brief silence followed.Then Mrs. Whitmore laughed."You're becoming difficult.""Learned from the best.""Your father says the same thing."Elara smiled."Speaking of Dad, is he home?""Still in his study.""Working?""Unfortunately."Elara frowned."That project again?""Yes. He's been reviewing documents since dinner."Her mother sighed."I've told him to rest, but you know your father."Elara nodded.She did.When something bothered her father, he rarely stopped thinking about it until he found a solution."Is it serious?""Nothing you need to worry about, sweetheart. It's a Whitmore Hosp
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