Chapter song: Phantom - EsDeeKid ft. Rico Ace
Things were hectic after that with the new semester beginning.
But Kenneth took comfort in the chaos, especially if it meant having one-on-one sparring sessions with Micah De La Mera, who proved to be a tough and worthy opponent to spar with.
He ducked his head as the man hit him with a side kick, followed by a snapping backfist that cut through the air where Kenneth's jaw had been a second earlier.
The impact of that kick alone told him enough.
It was Taekwondo-based, sharp. Linear. Explosive hips. But the follow-up? That was different.
Micah pivoted seamlessly, his arm whipping in a wide circular strike, open palm this time, fluid and heavy with intent. It wasn't just a strike; it carried rotational force, the kind drawn from deep stances and coiled torque.
Kung fu with a Southern influence. Hand-dominant. Circular transitions.
Kenneth's eyes sharpened. He uses Choy Li Fut to fight, he realized.
