An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Whatever it is, you have to follow the rules!” the bodyguard sternly refused.

“Well, I’ll just speak directly with Mr. Dawson,” Dustin said.

“Sorry, guys,” he added apologetically. Then, with a swift motion of his hand, a row of silver needles shot out, precisely hitting the necks of several guards.

The bodyguards instantly froze, unable to move or even make a sound. Only their eyes were darting around in surprise.

“This is an unavoidable action. Please forgive me,” Dustin said with a nod. With that, he continued into the room.

As he entered the room, a sharp gaze immediately swept over him. It was accompanied by a chilling air that sent shivers down his spine. In the next moment, a black steel blade with a fierce blade aura swung viciously at Dustin’s neck.

his eyebrows and instinctively stepped back. He narrowly avoided the blade as it grazed his throat, sending a shiver down

by the blade, shattered into pieces. It left deep

strike was something only a Grandmaster martial artist could accomplish. The assailant seemed surprised that Dustin had dodged

strike again, Dustin quickly interjected, “Hold

the assailant swung for a second strike. This time, it was faster, more vicious, and undeniably at the level of a grandmaster

The black steel blade froze midair, less than a foot from Dustin’s neck. Dustin breathed a

irreversible harm. Sheathing her long blade, the assailant was revealed to be a young woman in her twenties. She

skills as a formidable grandmaster martial artist, even in a place as competitive as Oakvale … She stood among

bodyguard spoke volumes about how highly

able to evade Elara’s strike is proof that you’re no ordinary person,”

eyes bore into Dustin, now filled with interest. “Risking your life to