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.

had improved a lot within the time that Dustin was away. While Maximus was focused on training, a silver needle suddenly flew at him. It was aimed

sword. He sliced off the tip of the

Show yourself!” Maximus stared at a large tree in the yard, 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 his needle wasn’t something

broke out into a grin. ” You’re finally

people say if they saw two grown men hugging like this?” Dustin

out! Look who’s back!” Maximus

see him. “When did you

both been?” “We’ve been great. Every day has been peaceful, and we have all we need.” Caitlyn smiled. This peaceful life was all that she’d ever

three months. And with Gregory’s guidance, I’m improving daily!”

his true ability was on par

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

on him.” Dustin chuckled as he made his way into the medical center. Gregory laid haphazardly