My Substitute CEO Bride

Inside the arena, the last of the semi-finals were poised to begin. The host picked up the microphone and started announcing the participants for the last match.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let us witness this historic moment together! In the final match, we have Anox Dune versus Zora Bijou of the Mossery Duet Clan!"

Instantly, the arena erupted with thunderous applause. Anox slowly approached the center of the arena where Zora had been waiting for quite some time.

"Long time no see, Anox."

"Yeah, the last time we met was about five years ago."

"So, do you regret anything now?"

Anox shook his head calmly, his face emotionless as he looked at Zora in front of

him and said, "Regardless of good or bad, I've never regretted any of my decisions."

Zora chuckled.

"Are you trying to act tough?"

"No, I'm just telling the truth."

"Tsk, still as arrogant as before. This is probably why the Dune family abandoned you."

Despite the words, Anox did not rise to the bait.

"Looks like I just can't have a proper conversation with you," Anox muttered, channeling his true energy to conjure several small snakes that darted toward Zora.

Zora swiftly drew a beautifully embroidered fan from her waist, flicking it open. With one graceful motion, she summoned a gust of wind and scattered Anox's snakes effortlessly.

Anox frowned deeply. "This girl... Her power has grown so much..."

Zora swung her fan again, sending another powerful gust in his direction. Anox narrowly dodged the howling wind with a swift flip. The gust tore through the ground, leaving deep, jagged marks in its wake.

As Anox caught his breath, Zora launched a rapid barrage of wind bullets. Forced to retreat hastily, Anox evaded most of the bullets but was struck squarely in the shoulder by one of the wind projectiles. He quickly adjusted his stance.

Just as he regained his balance, Zora, who had been several paces away, suddenly appeared right in front of him.

"What-"

Before Anox could even finish, Zora delivered a sweeping kick that knocked him off his feet. She followed it up by aiming a vicious stomp at Anox's face.

Anox crossed his arms, blocking the attack. At that same moment, he conjured another snake that wrapped around Zora's leg. Taking advantage of the brief opening, Anox rolled to the side and quickly got to his feet while Zora was still entangled with the snake.

Anox pulled on the snake and hurled Zora several meters away with pure force. Yet, ever formidable, Zora managed to land gracefully.

Dusting herself off, she raised an eyebrow with a hint of mockery in her expression. "Still relying on your little tricks, huh, Anox?"

"You've grown stronger, Zora."noveldrama

Zora's lip twitched slightly at those words, her gaze turning cold. "Don't call me by my first name, you traitor."

"Zora, I can't lie to myself."

"Is that why you left?!" Zora shouted before waving her embroidered fan once more.

A fierce wind roared to life, this time powerful enough to threaten the entire battlefield.

Realizing the intensity of her attack, Anox had no choice but to resort to the very ability he had once abandoned.

In an instant, the raging winds came to an abrupt halt, leaving those watching utterly astonished.