“Accept defeat Dante, stop trying to resist. You’ve done well to get to this stage of the tournament with your physique but you are simply not my match. If you continue to resist I’ll be forced to seriously hurt you.”

…..

Dante was in a dark black robe that had been torn to pieces. His disheveled ink-black hair made him look like he had just been through a storm, while splotches of blood and bruising dotted his skin visible through tattered clothes

Despite his condition, he stared straight ahead with a firm, unwavering gaze at the young man opposite him ignoring the onlooking crowd

Opposite him stood a shirtless giant over two meters tall, his skin a healthy tanned bronze, and he was packed muscles that seemed like they were about to explode. He had short brown hair and a stone-cold expression and a steady posture that seemed to radiate confidence around him

“Stop with pep talk Brian, I’m not asking for your pity I’m here to fight not your opinion” Dante spat out coldly

In response, Brian only lightly chuckled “I’m only giving you face as the son as the First elder yet you …”

While Brian was still monologuing, sensing an opportunity Dante instantly knew what to do and launched a preemptive strike.

Blood quickly surged around his body, directing it to his legs, Dante bent his legs and abruptly dashed forward as his body flickered leaving an after image, instantly appearing to the side of Brian striking the side of his temple with a fierce palm

“Bang!”

Brian shrieked horribly as his whole body flew out rolling on the ground gathering the dust and dirt as his body rolled along the martial compound and spasmed on the ground

Silence!

The onlookers and audience become stunned from the unexpected outburst of strength from Dante, someone known to be quite weak in strength, especially while seriously injured

“Blaargh!”

Before the crowd could adapt to the situation there we’re thrown into the change of seeing the champion vomit a litre of blood

Looking at the puddle of blood at his feet Dante lightly chuckled.

“well what else should I have expected using a forbidden technique given to me by father for life and death situations.”

” Even now I still think it’s worth it, it feels great to finally win,” Dante said with a bloody smile

Those were the last thoughts he had before his consciousness was overtaken by a black wave causing him to pass out in his own blood