A challenge.
Master Lee stepped forward.
“Ryan, enough.”
But Daniel raised his hand.
“It’s fine.”
He looked at Ryan.
“One round.”
Ryan smiled.
“One round?”
“Yes.”
Ryan laughed.
“I don't want to embarrass you.”
Daniel looked at him.
“That’s exactly the problem.”
“What?”
“You already decided the result before the match started.”
Those words annoyed Ryan.
Because they were true.
But he didn't admit it.
The students gathered around.
Ryan prepared immediately.
Perfect stance.
Perfect posture.
Years of training visible in every movement.
Daniel simply stood there.
Relaxed.
No aggressive position.
No expression.
Ryan shook his head.
“Are you ready?”
Daniel nodded.
“Yes.”
The timer started.
The first few seconds were exactly what everyone expected.
Ryan moved forward.
Fast.
Precise.
A combination that had defeated many opponents before.