Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 376

James fixed Violeta with his deep and penetrating gaze.

They conversed in Elic.

"With such beauty, aren't you afraid of disfiguring your pretty face?"

Violeta said confidently, "That's none of your concern. Your Highness, I won't lose."

"Hahaha, such confidence! I like it. Alright, now it's your turn. Show me what you've got."

James agreed.

The same bodyguard from before faced off against Violeta.

Each took their own position. Violeta's hand beneath her sleeve slowly clenched into a fist.

This wasn't a game of cat and mouse. She had no interest in trading blows back and forth with the bodyguard.

Glorian Boxing was fierce.

Violeta already had a plan for how to win.

The fight began in an instant.

The bodyguard rushed forward, launching punches and kicks with aggressive precision.

Violeta stepped back, evading his punch. Then, she used her hand to deflect his kick, spinning her body, and delivered a heavy punch to his temple.

The bodyguard was utterly unprepared for a woman to know combat skills, let alone aim for a vital point. His head was unprotected.

The blow to his temple left him dazed for a few seconds.

Underestimating the opponent was a grave mistake.

If Violeta had used a knife, the bodyguard would have fallen to the ground, dead.

The few seconds of dizziness were enough for Violeta to bring him down.

He was just as miserable as Eugene, who had suffered a kick to the ground earlier.

Violeta aimed a fierce kick at his chest. The bodyguard fell to the ground, crashed into the table leg, and knocked over the decanter on the table.

The room fell silent.

The bodyguard clutched his chest and tasted blood in his mouth.

Violeta stood with her hands behind her back. Her expression was cold.

She declared, "I win."

Violeta actually won!?

Aster and Felix were shocked. They had watched the bodyguard charge at Violeta. Aster even covered her eyes because she couldn't bear to watch.

When she opened them again, was the bodyguard lying on the ground?

Oh my god!

In her previous life on the mountain, the hermit had taught her everything. However, Violeta had started late, resulting in a varied set of skills.

She wasn't particularly adept at any one style, but she had a bit of everything.

Later, Violeta trained on film sets, where she frequently used blades, guns, and sticks.

In historical action movies, she'd sometimes use whips and throw darts.

Harmony Fist? Eternal Flow? Cosmic Technique? Shadow Fist? Her training was too varied.

Her moves were often unorthodox, based on whatever came to mind at the moment.

The Glorian Boxing was direct; solely using Eternal Flow or Harmony Fist might not have been enough to win.

Glorian Boxing was a combat sport with strong practical application and direct attacks.

Violeta couldn't afford to play around; she needed to take down her opponent swiftly.

Therefore, she targeted the bodyguard's vulnerable spots first.

As a woman, her strength wasn't overwhelming, but she could deliver unexpected results.

The temple was a fragile area; a blow there would cause pain and dizziness regardless of the opponent.

"Your Highness, my moves aren't worth mentioning. Let's leave it at that."

James raised an eyebrow. He was clearly more intrigued by Violeta now than he was by the earlier wager.