Emmet and I closed the distance simultaneously, both committed to landing decisive blows in our exchange.
Our fists connected almost simultaneously, my punch drove deep into Emmet's gut, forcing him to expel a massive breath of air mixed with saliva as his diaphragm contracted violently from the impact.
Whack!
His own strike caught me in the ribs, causing me to wince as the force jarred through my enhanced physique.
Pow!
The crowd around the platform erupted in excited murmurs as they witnessed the brutal exchange. Neither of us had held back in that moment, and the raw power behind both strikes was evident to every spectator.
Emmet staggered backward, his face pale as he fought to regain his breath.
"I expected nothing less, Adrian." Emmet said as he wiped a trail of blood from his mouth.
"Likewise, Emmet." I said, with a smirk on my face.
