An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

The next morning, Dustin drove to Swinton after making arrangements at Zephyr Lodge. Now that he finally got his hands on the Cherusia, he had all the herbs he needed. Everything was set.

He didn’t know how long Gregory could hold up with the Celestial Decay. He had to produce the Longevitum as soon as possible so as not to have to worry about him.

It took Dustin about half a day to reach Peaceful Medical Center. All was quiet and peaceful in the medical center. Gregory lay on an easy chair, drunk, as usual. He stank of alcohol.

Caitlyn busied herself around the place, wiping the chairs and tables, doing the laundry, and cooking. She kept the medical center clean and in order.

As for Maximus, the sword fanatic, he focused on training in the yard.

While he used to be known as Lightning Blade, he now focused on slowing down. Though it didn’t look much, his every move was restrained yet powerful.

a new level of swordsmanship. It was obvious that he had improved a lot within the

gaze zeroed in on it as he turned around and struck the needle with his sword. He sliced off the tip of the needle. The needle was sent

pointing his sword at it. “You’ve improved so much in the few months I’ve been away.” Dustin slowly emerged from behind the tree, smiling. Deflecting

was first taken aback before he broke out into a grin. ” You’re finally back!” Then, throwing his sword aside, he rushed up

say if they saw two grown men

on out! Look who’s

him. “When did you return,

Dustin smiled. “How have you both been?” “We’ve been great. Every day has been peaceful, and we

level within just three months. And with Gregory’s guidance, I’m

that.” Dustin nodded, looking very pleased. Though Maximus had just reached the divine level, his true ability was on par with those martial artists who had long since reached the divine level. He was truly a

asked. “Same old. He still drinks himself into oblivion

the medical center. Gregory laid haphazardly