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.

his sword and reached a new level of swordsmanship. It was obvious that he had improved a lot within the time that Dustin was away.

with his sword. He sliced off the tip of the needle.

it. “You’ve improved so much in the few months I’ve been away.” Dustin slowly emerged from behind

aback before he broke out into a grin. ” You’re finally back!” Then,

that’ll do. What would people say if they saw two

on out! Look

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

Every day has been peaceful, and we have all we need.” Caitlyn smiled. This peaceful life was all that she’d

level within just three months. And

Maximus had just reached the divine level, his true ability was on par

still drinks himself into oblivion every day.” Maximus sounded

his way into the medical center. Gregory laid haphazardly on an easy chair, disheveled and reeking of alcohol. He even had drool running down