An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“What?” Dustin became worried when the furnace exploded. He was so close to success. Why? Why had the furnace exploded? Had all his previous efforts gone to waste now?

“No… That’s impossible!” Dustin shook his head, sweat dripping uncontrollably. He was unwilling to believe he failed and refused to accept this outcome. He began to comb around the debris of the exploded furnace. He went through every piece and every fragment.

He searched through them like a wolf, searching for its prey, hungry and wild. Suddenly, he paused. Under all the debris and residue, he saw a hint of gold.

The shiny gold color shone through the residue surrounding it like a ray of light in the dark. It was eye-catching. After a brief pause, Dustin slowly reached out to dust the residue around it away.

Bit by bit, inch by inch, he removed every piece of debris and residue from it with his heart in his mouth. Finally, a perfect gold pill appeared before his very eyes.

The gold pill was crystal clear, and it shone beautifully. It sparkled like pure gold and had a pleasant, refreshing scent.

done?” Dustin’s eyes widened in

excitedly. He had been devastated when the furnace exploded. Fortunately, he had succeeded in making the Longevitum. All the effort

with both hands preciously. He walked out with a spring in his step. “Check this

who was downing several drinks, turned back to look at Dustin when he heard that. He gaped. “Damn! You did it? I thought the

Decay, it was just a myth. Who knew if it was true? Who knew if it

looking at the

that we have the Longevitum, you should be cured of the Celestial Decay in no

Such a momentous event must be

medical center. With a hoe in hand, he began digging in one of the corners of the

bottles. Those were his treasured vodka that he had kept hidden

day that was worthy of them. “My precious, you have all waited long, haven’t you?”

alcohol filled the room. Gregory took a deep breath, getting lost in the