Not only did the male contestants boast impressive muscles, but even the female participants also showcased clearly defined physiques and strength. It appeared that Angela's muscles fell short in comparison.
"Could you please passa towel?" a female contestant requested Angela politely.
This female contestant was notably larger, with shoulders that were one and a half times wider than Angela's. When she stood up, her shadow completely covered Angela, making the latter look particularly thin.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYet, she seemed completely oblivious to anything amiss, or perhaps she simply chose not to care, even if she did notice.
"I'm sorry. But I'm a contestant too, so I don't know where the towel is." After saying that, Angela sensed the gaze of those around her. Sexpressions were a mix of shock; others hinted at disdain, while most radiated contempt.
Yet, she felt self-satisfied and unfazed by their reactions. Despite her petite stature, she was proud of her hard- earned muscles and confident in her strength.
Angela's first opponent was the young woman who had just asked her for a towel, Jorina Todd. When they stood in the ring together, laughter erupted from the crowd. It was loud and piercing.
The scene was comically tragic. Angela's slender frmade her appear fragile compared to Jorina, who looked strong enough to easily overpower her.
Fiona stood nervously in the audience. "Their weights are so different. How can they possibly compete?" Dexter's eyes were filled with concern, yet he gently urged Fiona to take a seat. "Don't worry. We need to have faith in her." Angela was oblivious to the pity and condescension directed toward her by others. Even if she had been aware, it was of no concern to her. Instead, she focused on steadying her breath and sizing up Jorina, meticulously searching for any hint of weakness.
The referee stepped in with a microphone, prompting the two competitors to exchange swords. This added an element of excitement to the competition, as the audience eagerly listened to their "heated exchange" and placed bets on who would ultimately be defeated.
After a moment of contemplation, Angela said, "Respect demands strength. I'll give it my all, and I hope you will too." She believed she was polite and well-mannered. Unexpectedly, Jorina replied, "It's not too late to surrender. I don't want to bully you into tears." Wow! That was quite a provocative statement. The audience erupted in laughter, with various mocking voices echoing.
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Angela inhaled deeply, remembering Nigel's advice vividly. In the ring, the key factor was the mindset of both competitors. The individual with the more stable mentality stood a greater chance of winning The whistle blew, and Jorina remained still. Angela quickly kicked her in the chest, but she appeared unimpressed and looked down on Angela.
However, Angela's attack sent Jorina flying, who then landed forcefully on the ground.
Everyone was stunned, including Angela. She felt somewhat helpless. If Jorina had simply dodged or launched a counterattack, she likely wouldn't have fallen so quickly The onlookers were taken aback, caught off guard by Angela's speed in kicking Jorina away.
Jorina got up furiously, realizing she had underestimated Angela. Rem expression instantly becfierce.