The crowd was silent as they watched intently at the two men standing in the clearing. Ren summoned his powers; a red-hot flame engulfed his clenched fist, already settling into a fighting stance, while Alex stood calmly as if he were there to admire the stars.
That was the feeling Eva got from looking at Alex, and she nearly covered her eyes, unwilling to witness the cruel sight of a gorgeous man being scorched to a crisp.
"Begin!''
Ren was about to dash toward Alex when a blur flashed past him. Before he could process what happened, a silver knife pressed against his throat, and an indifferent whisper followed: "Surrender."
Everyone blinked in shock, unable to comprehend how the fight had ended so quickly. They had expected a thrilling clash filled with blood and scorched earth. Instead, they were left wondering—how had the gentle-looking Alex moved like that? They knew he was a speed user, but not so obscenely fast that his opponent never even had the chance to defend.
