Chapter 370 Chapter 370 The Victor Claims Linsey Collin emitted a stifled groan, his body quivering as he suddenly broke into a cold sweat.
His hand gripped the throbbing pain in his arm, yet his eyes remained steely.
With swift motion, Collin's foot connected with the henchman wielding the stick, knocking him to the floor and disarming him.
The chill in Collin's demeanor was unmistakable.
The room's occupants were frozen, taken aback by Collin's daunting aura.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThey had not anticipated Collin's resilience, withstanding the wooden stick's strike without a wince.
A mix of fear and regret momentarily washed over the faces of Gorman's crew.
Realizing the danger, they didn't linger, hastily deserting Gorman in their rush to escape.
To them, no employment justified risking their lives.
Gorman found a grim humor in the turn of events.
He had believed that the strike would immobilized Collin.
Witnessing Collin endure without faltering brought a hint of disappointment to Gorman.
Before long, Gorman found himself almost alone, surrounded only by a handful of his most devoted men.
"What's our next move, boss?" asked a worried subordinate.
Gorman hissed in anger, "A complete waste! All of you and not one could subdue Collin." Fury simmered within Gorman at that moment.
His eyes bore into Collin with venomous intent. "Fine, I'll handle him myself." Raising a note of caution, the subordinate said, "Boss, remember your shoulder's still not healed." Gorman waved off the concern with a cold look toward Collin's damaged arm, saying deliberately, "He took a hit from the stick. His arm's clearly broken, completely out of commission. I've got this." Despite Collin's proven skills, Gorman felt sure of his own abilities, surviving multiple attempts on his life.
He saw blood trickling from Collin's wound, bolstering his confidence.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe was convinced of the uselessness of Collin's arm.
Furthermore, Collin had been engaged in combat for an extended period, which must have drained much of his 0.0% 16:14 energy.
The more Gorman pondered, the firmer his conviction grew that he could overpower Collin With confidence, he advanced, commenting casually, "Collin, I must say, I do respect your prowess and bravery." He paused briefly, then offered in a seemingly sincere tone. "What if we settle this with a duel? The victor claims Linsey, and the defeated must leave her alone. Do you agree?" Collin's expression darkened, his voice resonant as he replied, "Firstly, Linsey isn't an object to be won or lost on a whim. If you truly care for her, you ought to treat her with the dignity she deserves." Gorman laughed derisively, quick to ridicule.
"Ah, so you now play the nobleman? m What use is your so-called Gonor when you fail to keep Linsey safe?"
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