An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Uncle Julius, my patience has its limits. Will you accept my conditions or not?” Dustin’s expression turned icy.

“You want me to agree to your conditions? Fine, but you must defeat me in a fair fight, or there’s no deal!” Julius shouted.

West Lucozia valued martial prowess. As a grand general who had fought his way through countless bloody battlefields, he understood the importance of strength.

It was a world where respect and reason were reserved for the strong, while the weak had no right to argue.

“Alright, since you insist on a showdown, I’ll fulfill your wish!”

“I’m going to strike three times. If you can defend

insolent brat! I’m going to teach you a lesson!” Julius, incensed by the apparent disrespect, intensified his attacks.

a light tap of his toes, Dustin lifted off the ground, soaring more

“First strike, Sevenbane!”

hovering in the air for a few seconds, Dustin abruptly changed directions. Gripping his sword with a single hand, he dove headfirst, unleashing a powerful strike. In an

black sword stretching ten feet. It gave off an icy glow as though it could consume everything in its path and

as he sensed the terrifying

held his sword firmly with both hands. Channeling all his internal energy, he struck fiercely at the

aura shot out with lightning speed, colliding forcefully with

A resounding explosion echoed.

colossal sword, it detonated,

remained undeterred, steadfastly advancing on its course