Chapter 30: Read the Fight, Read the Future
After the earlier incident, order was finally restored—especially after the head of security stepped in, issuing a firm warning about the strict ban on using special abilities inside the arena.
Leandro, still sprawled unconscious from Kyle's devastating punch, was confirmed to be facing severe disciplinary action. The boxing club's management reinforced the club's core rule: this was a 'friendly' combat space for the unawakened—not a playground for monsters to flaunt their powers.
Back in the ring, the fights resumed to a roaring crowd. Real combat had always been the highest form of entertainment in this world.
Meanwhile, on the second floor, Ronan—having received light treatment—sat comfortably beside Kyle. The two of them were enjoying exclusive food and drinks reserved for VIPs as they watched the ongoing matches below.
Kyle was giving a full breakdown of Ronan's fighting style. He said it was already good and efficient—which, frankly, wasn't surprising.
"...and especially with every one of your punches, I noticed something... unusual. There's some kind of invisible energy behind them that makes each strike more effective. It creates an effect that feels like... a fracture, or a stab?" Kyle asked, eyes narrowing in curiosity.
Ronan didn't answer right away. He simply stared at Kyle in astonishment. This man hadn't just read the flow of battle—he had somehow sensed the precise effect of Fracture Drive.
"Come on, don't look at me like that," Kyle said with a slight smirk. "I told you I'd give honest feedback. At the very least, be honest with the situation—and with yourself."
Ronan took a breath and replied, "Alright, I'll tell you. It's one of my skills. Every punch I throw carries a penetrating effect that targets bones more precisely. And humans, with their 206 bones, are the perfect targets. I call it Fracture Drive—and yeah, it's one of my top three skills."
Kyle nodded slowly, absorbing every word. His expression was serious, but a spark of interest lit up his eyes. Nothing about Ronan's explanation sounded like a lie—it all made perfect sense.
"That makes me curious," he said at last. "Actually, I want to try it. Hit me with that skill of yours."