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.

happening, a multitude of silhouettes appeared on the horizon.

… how is this

Atticus and Ignatius were dumbfounded. They had harbored a glimmer of hope, thinking Elijah’s words were just an attempt to sow fear. Now, any

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

Ignatius, what you see now is only a fraction of it,” Elijah said. “Our alliance has three more

on, “If I’m not mistaken, their forces should already be near the castle, perhaps even clashing

is only a matter of time. I say your situation is hopeless, with no chance of

spoke with conviction, rendering the two men pale and drenched in sweat. Overwhelmed by

the city is captured, and the army inside is surrounded. We’re defeated on

lost yet!” Ignatius swallowed hard,