An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

The Dragon Guard lay in ruins, and the entire Wyvern Ridge, along with the vital force beneath, was severed by a single strike from Seth’s sword. This powerful strike sent shockwaves throughout Aylka.

Within the Regal Observatory, the Elder Sage sat upon a massive compass, engaged in hushed recitations. Suddenly, the ground shook as if in an earthquake.

The central compass, under the impact, burst open with a resounding crack. Elder Sage trembled, spat out a mouthful of blood, and was visibly wounded.

“Master! What happened to you?” Grace, who had just entered, was startled and rushed to assist him.

“It’s an inevitable twist of fate! An inevitable twist!” Elder Sage sighed deeply and coughed.

“Master! What do you mean?” she asked.

force… has been

the mark. A single sword

nation is on a downward spiral. Brace yourselves as our kingdom is on the verge of a major

The vital force is

dramatically. Though mentally prepared, the actual arrival of this

will quickly spread throughout the realm. You must inform the royal family early and try to stabilize the situation as much as

father about this matter, but he’s been unwell

Her father, weakened by constant exertion, had been bedridden recently. Rumors ran rife

willing to

He seemed to have foreseen this and sighed

entire royal family. With the destruction of the vital force, Aylka will only become more chaotic. Be prepared for the tumultuous

room for recovery?” Grace asked with a furrowed brow. The Elder Sage remained silent, his gaze

a brief pause, he spoke with measured words, “The essence of the celestial path lies in restoring balance and addressing inadequacies while