An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

After Dustin returned to the castle, he avoided alerting anyone and wrote two letters instead. He left one letter in Rufus’ study and the other in Austin’s bedroom.

Dustin considered it his unspoken farewell. He wasn’t great at expressing sentimentalities, and at times, leaving in silence was the better choice.

As dusk settled, Dustin headed straight for the southwestern desert, riding in Grace’s car. The largest desert was known as the Deadlands.

It had earned its name due to its harsh and dangerous environment. Survival seemed nearly impossible for those who mistakenly ventured within.

In spite of its dangers, the Deadlands were home to a wealth of hidden treasures, including gold mines. Hence, there were frequent expeditions from teams that risked their lives to tempt fate.

If lucky, one might stumble upon valuable treasures and become wealthy overnight. However, if luck was not on their side, the consequences could be fatal.

than a hundred individuals lost their lives each year in the Deadlands, searching

still continuous streams of courageous exploration teams

with a proven track record of navigating and surviving the Deadlands to increase her chances

also brought with her a team of security detail amounting to over a hundred men and a convoy of more than 30

first aid kits, sun-protective clothing, and various rescue tools. Grace had ensured an ample

and their group pressed on their journey without pause. Dustin leaned back in his seat, his

out a bottle

said, “I was wondering what obstacles would await us on our

unavoidable,”

of the Dracan essences has circulated worldwide. It’s not only Dragonmarsh

hail from different corners of the world. It

extensive preparations, you must be quite confident, aren’t you?

secret weapon, you see,”