An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

The night had grown darker on the outskirts of South City, inside an old and rustic mansion. Ezra paced restlessly in the living room with his hands clasped behind his back, clearly anxious.

To confront Dustin and his gang, he had enlisted a master from the Mystic Arts Order, someone even more powerful than Theodore, although slightly eccentric and unpredictable.

This man had a sadistic side, as seen by the three unfortunate women who had left his presence battered and on the verge of death.

Ezra didn’t tend to show unnecessary sympathy, but appeasing this man with a twisted personality proved to be quite a challenge. The threat to his life loomed large if he accidentally provoked him.

The door squeaked open, revealing a thin figure in a black robe with a satisfied grin. In the adjoining room, there was a horrifying scene: a woman bound and bloodied, her life cruelly taken from her.

Ezra turned away in shock. The master, Caspian Yuletide, sauntered out, visibly content. Ezra cautiously approached and asked, “Sir Yuletide, are you satisfied with the results?”

seat leisurely, “Not bad at all. These three individuals met my expectations. Tonight has been quite enjoyable, and you played

With a forced smile, he said, ” Sir Yuletide, about the favor

assigned my disciples to the task, and it should

of relief. “That’s great to

way, we have a high-ranking member from the Mystic Arts Order visiting

suitable accommodations for this individual. If all goes well, your family will receive the protection of the Mystic

joy, “That’s

was one of the three major forces in the martial world,

and their influence was so significant that they had direct access to the King. Even the four ancient houses of Oakvale were nothing

could get their protection, they

temper. You better be careful when serving them. If you provoke