Drake immediately retreated a step, raising his guard as he cautiously circled his opponent. Under normal circumstances, he would have looked for an opportunity to seize the initiative, but his thoughts were scattered. His attention kept drifting back to his daughter, making it impossible for him to fully focus on the match.
Because of that, he couldn't afford to be overly aggressive. One careless mistake while distracted could cost him the fight.
But the reigning champion seized the opportunity and immediately unleashed a spinning kick. Fortunately, Drake had already taken a step back the moment he saw it coming; otherwise, the kick would have landed squarely on his face. Even so, the attack still grazed his arm.
