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.

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

needle with his sword. He sliced off

the few months I’ve been away.” Dustin slowly emerged from behind the tree, smiling. Deflecting his needle wasn’t something any

aback before he broke out into a grin. ” You’re finally back!” Then, throwing his sword aside, he rushed up to Dustin and hugged

alright, that’ll do. What would people say if they saw two grown men hugging

Come on out! Look

running, surprised to see him. “When did you return, Mr.

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

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

his true ability was on par

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

into the medical center. Gregory laid haphazardly on an easy chair, disheveled and reeking of alcohol. He even