An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Hence, Elijah’s words lacked credibility. Elijah chuckled, treating them like jesters. “Even in such dire straits, the two of you refuse to give up?”

He continued, “Fine, since you insist on seeing the evidence, I’ll show you.” He raised his hand and flicked his fingers.

A golden streak shot into the sky, exploding with a resounding bang. It transformed into a myriad of golden specks, gently descending like confetti.

After a moment, rhythmic footsteps echoed from the distant end of the street. Growing louder as they approached, Atticus and Ignatius could feel the ground beneath their feet subtly vibrating.

As the footsteps advanced, the ground tremors intensified. Upon sensing this, Atticus and Ignatius felt an unsettling premonition.

a multitude of silhouettes appeared on the horizon. The sheer number covered the entire street, extending beyond their

… how is

at the densely packed soldiers ahead, Atticus and Ignatius were dumbfounded. They had harbored a glimmer of hope, thinking Elijah’s words were just an attempt to

guarded the city gates. External forces could not have breached them. The sudden appearance of this formidable new force meant only one thing-their own troops

spoken the truth. Ultimately, it was Atticus and Ignatius who had

only a fraction of it,” Elijah said. “Our alliance has three more

not mistaken, their forces should already be near the castle, perhaps even clashing with your people. Your forces are now

complete annihilation is only a matter of time. I say

in sweat. Overwhelmed by

and the army inside is surrounded. We’re defeated on all fronts!” Atticus lamented, his face drained of

haven’t lost yet!” Ignatius swallowed hard,