Chapter Seventeen
Author: Yeshua Yin
last update2025-03-12 23:59:12

Oliver’s breathing grew shallow, his heartbeat roaring in his ears. The golden glow of Combat Mastery still clung to his limbs, but the newfound power did nothing to shake off the cold dread pooling in his stomach. Scar Jaw’s gaze was a jagged knife, peeling away at his courage with every unhurried step he took.

"Iris, run." The words tore out of his throat in a ragged whisper, but her wide, terrified eyes said she couldn’t move. His fists clenched. Whatever it took, he had to keep her safe.

Scar Jaw’s smirk widened, the slow clap of his hands echoing like the ominous toll of a bell. “Oh, I do hope you’ll put up more of a fight than that lot on the floor. It’s been a while since I’ve had real sport.”

Before Oliver could respond, Scar Jaw vanished. One moment he was standing there; the next, he was right in front of him, fist already swinging.

Oliver barely had time to react. His arms crossed in front of his chest, the impact sending him flying backward. His back slammed into a concr
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