An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Alaric?” Seth’s eyes widened as the fiery red spear pierced the sky. In an instant, he recognized the silhouette of the unexpected visitor.

The attack had a startling speed, catching Seth off guard. Unable to summon his Dragon Sparrow Sword in time, he had to resort to using his finger as an improvised blade against the incoming fiery red spear.

A thunderous collision reverberated through the air. His fingertip met the spearhead, and it released a powerful wave of energy that rippled outward.

The entire scene seemed to freeze at that moment, adding a dramatic intensity.

Seth held his arm up. Then, a golden sword rippled as it emanated from his fingertip in defiance of the fiery red spear.

A luminous spectacle unfolded as the golden sword rippled. The fiery red spear clashed, forming circles of energy that emitted a radiant glow.

At the spear’s shaft stood a white- haired older man with crimson eyes, poised on the weapon as though it were an extension of him. His gaze bore down on Seth with an air of superiority.

He was Alaric, Chief Guildmaster of the Dragon Guard and the formidable second on the Astonishing World List.

Cesar couldn’t conceal

Sage at the Sacred Wrym Summit chose a path of seclusion,

Their capabilities fell short even

they were on the same side as him. The arrival of Alaric decisively shifted the balance of power, stabilizing the current situation. Even with Seth’s

god you arrived. Otherwise, we’d be in dire straits.” Elder Shade,

thought this Old Beast would make

a distance, his expression grave. Blood continued to trickle from the corner of his mouth after the fight. Seth clearly

better. Interrupting my fight- seriously? You’re turning this whole thing into a joke.” Seth’s tone was cold and sharp

end, who’s left to tell the tale?” Alaric

to finish me off?” Seth showed no hint of

down with force, he

subtle pressure on Seth’s arm and cracking the ground beneath

summoned the Dragon Sparrow Sword that was inserted into the rock, pulled it out, changed its

made no effort to evade, extending his hand like