An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

At Zenith Society in the Serenity Hall, a well-dressed, refined man took out a parchment scroll from his treasure chest. The parchment’s cover boasted three bold words: Astonishing World List.

Zenith Society’s Astonishing World List housed the most elite warriors globally. There were no age restrictions, no gender biases, and no discrimination based on age. It was solely based on merit. However, it was a given that those who made it onto the list were celebrated and legendary figures!

Breaking the seal, the refined man carefully unfolded the parchment. The contents were concise, listing only ten names.

From top to bottom:

Top on the list: Arion Foyer of Sacred Wyrm Summit Second on the list: Alaric Drakon of Dragon Guard

Third on the list: Seth Hughes, the Sword Whisperer of West Lucozia Fourth on the list: Cyrus Hadley, Guildmaster of Sword UnionFifth on the list: Alloy Marshall, Guildmaster of Celestial AllianceSixth on the list: Penelope Solace, Leader of the Mystic Arts Order

Seventh on the list: Frost Bane, Guildmaster of Frostbane Citadel Eighth on the list: Cesar Fent, Head of the Martial Arts Union Ninth on the list: Elder Shade, Bounty League Leader Tenth on the list: Nestor Wilkins, Palace Attendant

Scanning the list, the refined man picked up a pen. He marked a check next to the name of Nestor Wilkins at number 10 and then moved the pen upward, checking next to Elder Shade’s name at number nine.

“Report!”

in, handing over a slip with urgent news. ” Guildmaster, I just got word that Frost Bane, Guildmaster of Frostbane Citadel,

“Oh?”

city for ten years without stepping outside, and

Frost Bane

going to Quandary Mountain,”

The refined man quickly caught on and

said, “First Nestor, then Elder Shade, and now even Frost Bane is in motion. It seems that Logan Rhys is in for a

for selling information, was well-connected and informed. In times

in turmoil. But this

“Report!”

contemplating, another disciple from Serenity Hall

West Lucozia,

aura? Who is it?” the

should be Seth Hughes, the Sword Whisperer of West

is