An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“You knew object manipulation arts? Who the heck are you?”

Rowan furrowed his brow. He assumed a stance that indicated that he was confronting a formidable adversary.

The art of object manipulation was one of the Eight Miraculous Arts. It was an exceptionally rare skill beyond the reach of ordinary martial artists. Typically, those proficient in this art controlled one or two weapons at most. However, Dustin’s ability to manipulate dozens of blades simultaneously was unheard of, making it evident that he was no ordinary opponent.

“You don’t even qualify to ask for my name,” Dustin retorted coldly.

“Being a former captain of the Black Dragon Army and now working as a lackey here, you’ve truly brought shame to the Black Dragon Army.”

“Shut up! Who do you think you are? How dare you dictate to me? Even if you’re skilled in object manipulation arts, so what? Countless extraordinary individuals have died under my blade, and today will be no exception. Prepare to die!”

Rowan was furious and embarrassed. He drew his sword.

provided by the Vern family, Rowan was now halfway to becoming a grandmaster. Once he unleashed his swordsmanship, even facing a grandmaster

“Ignorant fool!”

his finger into the

white light shot out and pierced through

“Ah!” Rowan screamed.

fell from the sky in a chaotic tumble, as though he was struck mid- air.

“Huh?”

former captain of the Black Dragon Army and a top enforcer for the Vern family,

be so strong? Are you a grandmaster martial artist?” Rowan asked shakily as he clutched

Dustin who reached the level of a grandmaster were extremely rare. Such prodigies were usually either intensely cultivated by the military, or fiercely sought after by major aristocratic families. They couldn’t

one last time-where

Dustin’s eyes remained cold.

directed his gaze

… Why are you looking at me? He’s asking you!” Russo, pale and

arrived, Russo had thought victory was assured. In the blink of an eye, Rowan, along with the Vern family