Ginna burst into tears as she watched the venom spread further, terrified. Her arrogant attitude from


    earlier disappeared.


    Without a word, Jared swung his sword and sliced Gianna’s arm off.


    Flustered, Gianna stared at her arm lying on the floor and looked at her shoulder. After she


    realized what had happened, she cried before passing out.


    “Once the tournament ends, I’ll make you pay for your actions!” Jared spat before leading his men.


    away.


    “Dustin, Jared isn’t someone you want as your enemy. You should be careful.” Patrick warned.


    “He should be the one who’s careful,” Dustin replied.


    If it weren’t for Patrick, he would have killed Jared!


    “It’s almost time. Let’s go and find Grandpa.” Patrick gestured and led them into a luxurious.keside


    vi.


    The spacious vi had a rustic charm and a huge courtyard where everyone was resting.


    Meanwhile, Paul was chattingfortably in the vi’s living room with a middle-aged man. It was


    none other than the leader of Balerno martial arts, Ronald Reeds.


    Paul was Ronald’s mentor, so they could chatfortably.


    “Sir, I’ve heard you recently found someone with great potential. The person managed to defeat Terry


    Doyle and performed well in yesterday’s tests,” Ronald said with a smile.


    “He’s incredibly special. As long as I train him properly, he might be your sessor,” Paul said


    thoughtfully.


    “I’m curious to know the person you got your eye on.” Ronald was excited.


    His mentor had always been picky, and regr geniuses meant nothing to him.


    “Dustin is here, Grandpa.” Patrick suddenly entered.


    “Right on time.” Paul smiled. “Tell him toe in.”


    “Alright.” Patrick went out again to lead Dustin in.


    “Greetings, Sir Paul.” Dustin greeted Paul.


    “You came at the right time, Dustin. Let me introduce you to someone.” Paul gestured to the man next


    to him. “This is the current leader of Balerno martial arts, Ronald Reeds.”


    “Ronald Reeds?” Dustin raised an eyebrow.


    He recalled Micheal mentioning that Ronald was his good friend. He just didn’t expect that friend


    to be the leader of Balerno martial arts.


    “Do you know each other?” Paul was surprised.


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    “Of course, I’ve heard of Sir Reeds’ aplishments. Nice to meet you, Sir Reeds.” Dustin greeted


    once more.


    “A talented individual indeed.” Ronald nodded with a smile. “The alliance is fortunate to have young,


    talented individuals like you as its future leaders.”


    “You tter me, Sir Reeds.” Dustin lowered his head politely.


    “I don’t have anything to gift you besides this knife. It’s sharp enough to cut through metal. I hope you


    ept this token tomemorate our first meeting.” Ronald pulled out the knife he carried and


    handed it to Dustin with a smile.


    “But…” Dustin was taken aback.


    “Ronald likes talented individuals very much. Since he wants to offer you a gift, you might as well


    ept it.” Paul smiled.


    “Alright. Thank you, Sir Reeds.” Dustin epted the knife humbly.


    “I hope you do your best to make the Balerno martial arts alliance proud,” Ronald encouraged.


    “I will,” Dustin promised.


    “It’s almost time, Ronald. Why don’t you tell the other participants toe in so we can discuss


    strategies,” Paul said to Ronald.


    “Sure. I’ll go get them.” Just as Ronald was about to stand up, one of the alliance workers walked in


    nervously.


    “I have bad news, sir! We received a report that three participants-Chase Newman, Andy Cannon, and


    Shawn Mcgee-have been poisoned. They are currently all unconscious!”