Not As He Expected
Author: Paul_okito
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Andrew confidently raised his hands, unafraid of the challenge that lay ahead.

"I will!" he declared, his voice resounding through the dense crowd, leaving everyone stunned.

"This fool actually believes he can challenge Ethan... one of the top fighters? Haha, he must be joking," Stanley chuckled, relieved that someone else would take revenge on Andrew instead of him.

Ethan, equally surprised by Andrew's boldness, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"He doesn't have an aura of an expert, he will just be a weak brat that is trying to at strong" Ethan drew conclusions on Andrew.

Hannah, whom Andrew had been searching for, stood silently in a corner, watching him with astonishment.

"What does he think he's doing? Why would he put himself in such danger?" Hannah wondered, her gaze fixed on Andrew.

Mr. Nelson Tesla, unaware of Andrew's martial arts background, found himself intrigued by the mysterious young man.

"Hmm, I never knew he was a fighter too. This boy truly stands out," Mr. Nelso
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